UC Davis Integrative Medicine

Did you know that for the first time in modern history, children are expected to live shorter lives than their parents? The obesity epidemic has been on the rise since the 1970s, and there's an opportunity for us to come together to find a solution. That's why I’m proud to invite you to a special week-long event by my good friend Chef AJ: The Truth About Weight Loss Summit.... Join 40 of the world's most renowned experts to understand more about the problem of obesity and learn surprisingly simple solutions (without counting calories, portion control or endless cardio). Chef AJ, who struggled with her own weight for over 50 years, will conduct all the interviews in this complimentary event. You'll learn more about her story when you register here: http://bit.ly/weightlossconference The Summit begins on February 13th, so sign up today!

February is National Grapefruit Month, the perfect time to celebrate this glorious gift of nature. The grapefruit is actually a hybrid fruit originating from 18th century Barbados, the result of an accidental cross between a sweet orange and a pomelo. Until the 19th century, the grapefruit was known as the shaddock (or shattuck). The name ‘grapefruit’ alludes to the fact that the clusters of fruit on the grapefruit tree look like grapes.... Here are some fun facts: *When the grapefruit was discovered, it was given the name the ‘forbidden fruit.’ *In 1929, the Ruby Red grapefruit was the first grapefruit variety to receive a US patent. *Grapefruit trees can grow to be nearly 50 feet tall. To learn more fun facts and snag a recipe for our mouth-watering Avocado Citrus Salad, click here: https://ucdintegrativemedicine.com//the-glorious-greatne/

Valentine’s Day is coming up. And nothing says LOVE like a homecooked, plant-based meal. If you’re looking for recipe ideas, then I invite you to join Dr. Rosane Oliveira on Chef AJ’s live YouTube show this Saturday at 11am PT (2pm PT).... During this fun event, you'll learn how to make a delightful Valentine’s Day Sunday brunch. The brunch will feature four breakfast recipes from our best-selling "The Four Foods Cookbook," and you’ll be able to download a free excerpt with all the recipes cooked during the show. To join, show up on Chef AJ’s YouTube page at 11am PT this Saturday, February 6: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHEFAJ/featured When we go live, the video will appear as the first in the feed with words LIVE NOW in red underneath the video (note: if you get there early, you may have to refresh to see the video). See you on Saturday!

The Super Bowl is one of America’s favorite traditions. Traditionally, this Sunday would bring people together in millions of living rooms around the country to watch the top two football teams fight it out, to enjoy the company of family and friendsand to eat! So, while this year is likely to include less gathering, it's still safe to say that food is a BIG deal for the BIG game.... For those of us who prefer to eat healthfully, there IS a way to enjoy every second of America’s big day without indulging in tons of salty, sugary foods that are packed with calories. All you need to do is prepare delicious, healthful fare that everyone will love. And to make that task easy for you, we are sharing our top 10 plant-based snack recipes that are perfect for game day gatherings. Get them here: https://ucdintegrativemedicine.com//10-healthful-recipes/

One of the things I get asked the most is What kind of plant-based snacks can I eat? Now is the perfect time to answer that question because February is National Snack Food Month! Snacking is, of course, ‘allowed’ on a plant-based diet.... That said, consider three things before reaching for a snack: *Are your meals satiating enough? *Do you have fruits or vegetables to eat as a snack? *Is your snack made without SOS ingredients? For more information on choosing healthy snacks and making your own with whole foods, plant-based ingredients, check out our full article here: https://ucdintegrativemedicine.com//10-plant-based-snacks/