by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 25, 2023 | Health, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News
The current evidence supports dietary recommendations to consume a handful of nuts and seeds per day for people without allergies to these foods. Nuts and seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, peanuts, and sunflower seeds, are rich in macronutrients and are commonly part...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 26, 2022 | Recipes
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Provided by Lauren Requenez Large SkilletLarge potOven proof dishCutting boardKnifePotato masher or forkSpatula or spoonMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoons Filling Ingredients4 cups cooked lentils (or canned (how to cook dried...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 23, 2022 | Health, Research, Rooted News
Eating as a family has been found to have a positive health impact on children and adolescents, but what about adults? A cross-sectional survey sampling of nearly 900 parents (mean age 31.4) with young children (mean age 4.6) found that a higher frequency of family...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 22, 2022 | Partners, Rooted News
The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is committed to moving the community from hunger into health. They find solutions for children, working families and seniors facing hunger in Santa Barbara County to ensure everyone in our community has access to the healthy food...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 16, 2022 | Recipes
Sweeten up your holiday season with this sweet potato pie recipe! Sweet Potato Pie Crust Ingredients1 ¼ cup fine almond flour1/3 cup arrowroot powder2 tbsp flaxseed meal + 5 tbsp water (let sit for 10 min)¾ tsp saltFilling Ingredients:1 15 oz can of pumpkin puree1 cup...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 12, 2022 | Rooted News
Since 2020, Rooted has been mobilizing an impressive network of nutrition education programming, resources and partnerships to grow health equity and resilience through whole food plant-based nutrition education and support. As we round out an exciting year of growth,...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 22, 2022 | Health, Research, Rooted News
Researchers are taking an interest in “food as medicine” programs and the role these programs could play in our healthcare system. A Team of international researchers conducted a meta-analysis review of Prescription Produce programs to understand key program...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 22, 2022 | Community, Events, Fundraising, Rooted News
Rooted Santa Barbara County hosted our First Annual Plantsgiving Dinner on November 17, 2022 with a sold out group of 38 guests! This was Rooted’s first small fundraising event, generously hosted by Chrissy and JD Roth in Montecito, Ca. A beautiful fall...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 8, 2022 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
When my husband was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as an adult, it came out of left field – it wasn’t something that ran in his family and it’s a hard diagnosis. Thanks to modern medicine, he’s able to live a healthy life – albeit dependent on insulin indefinitely and...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 25, 2022 | Health, Research, Rooted News
A new study has found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and other healthy plant-based foods, like whole grains, may significantly reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Over 65,000 women were included in the study and were monitored...
