I like to make Spinach Dip on the weekends. Then, during the week, it’s quick and easy to set a bowl of it on the table—along with some lettuce leaves, raw or steamed veggies, and whole grains such as quinoa or faro to make a nourishing evening meal. Or add some drained chickpeas to it to make a quick high-protein, eggless salad spread.
Read MoreQuick and Easy Gluten Free Granola Balls
This recipe makes a lot of granola balls.
It’s a very versatile recipe; you can make these balls as sweet as you’d like with the addition of dates. I prefer them not-so-sweet, and I love the chewy texture the unsweetened flaked coconut provides.
Read MoreIdeal Weight
The summer of 2009, my body stopped losing weight after a year of eating nutrient-rich, whole plant foods. I had lost one hundred pounds of inflammatory tissues, and I felt great for the first time in my life!
My health biomarkers were excellent.
Read MoreEating Disorders and the Church
Several years ago, The Lutheran Foundation hosted an excellent conference on mental health and the church at the Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort Wayne.
Speakers from all walks of faith throughout the country shared their professional expertise and lived experiences. It was a packed-out event for pastors, leaders, healthcare workers, and residents of Northeast Indiana and beyond.
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