Mamasezz Living: A Wholesome Lifestyle Blog — science

Meet my sister, Sue. In just three months, she did something that 75 million Americans haven’t been able to do. She lowered her risk of stroke by 35 percent Lowered her risk of a heart attack by 25 percent Lowered her risk of heart failure by more than 50 percent Lowered her risk of kidney disease by 35 percent How did she do all of these things?She took control of chronic high blood pressure by transitioning to a whole food, plant-based diet. "But you look healthy!" You would never know by looking at Sue that high blood pressure was an issue. She’s...

Last week we gave everyone who purchased a bundle a free sample of our latest dish. And the verdict is in: they loved it!  So we’re super excited to officially offer the Hungarian Mushroom Soup on the menu as of this week! Mushrooms aren’t just a delicious ingredient in our latest creamy springtime entree. They’re also packed with nutrients. In fact, the health benefits of mushrooms are kind of incredible. By including more mushrooms in your diet, you can: 1. Boost Heart Health While mushrooms are generally cholesterol-free, they’ve also got lots of chitin and beta-glucan. These are the fibers that lower cholesterol and...

Did you know what we put on our plates has a major impact on our planet's health? Yep, it's true. The kinds of foods we grow, produce, and eat have the biggest environmental impact of any human activity. So, in honor of Earth Day, what can we add to our plates to help our planet thrive? Plant-based foods!Hey, don't just take our word for it. Let's have a look at the science... 1. Reduces Carbon Footprint Did you know that the meat industry is responsible for approximately 20 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions? That's more than the combined exhaust...

Fun fact: I hate diets.  I’ve never been on a diet that worked long term. I don’t have the patience to measure food, count points and calories, or think about my macronutrient (protein, carb, fat) intake. And I don’t want to wear a watch that tracks what I eat because it feels like an obsessive behavior that sucks the joy out of food.Food is a lot of things: fun, social, fuel for your body, sensual, enjoyable, satisfying. But it should never be the enemy and tracking what you eat definitely shouldn’t be a part-time job. So why are we obsessing over...