by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 25, 2020 | Events, Lifestyle, Rooted News
The holidays are coming! And while this year’s celebrations will look and feel a little (or a lot) different than usual, some comfort and joy will go a long way this season. The holidays are a fun time to experiment in the kitchen. I know, preparing a plate-filling...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 4, 2020 | Lifestyle, Rooted News
So, you’re whole-food plant-based and the holidays are coming! Maybe you’re new to this way of eating, or perhaps you’ve been enjoying a plant-forward lifestyle for some time. Your first plant-based holidays can take more planning – but they can also be really...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 22, 2020 | Rooted News
With the Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge launching more plant-centered options on local menus this month, we wanted to take a moment to talk about how to dine out plant-based the other eleven months of the year – and offer some tried and true tips for eating as...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 19, 2020 | Health, Rooted News
Cancer affects us all – whether it’s personally, a family member, a close friend, or a colleague, a cancer diagnosis has become an unfortunate normalcy. But there are lifestyle factors we can focus on to give our bodies the absolute best shot at prevention and...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 14, 2020 | Recipes
Chia Pudding I love this recipe because it is so easy and quick and I can eat it before going to work in the morning. The fact that I can do it overnight, gives me more time in the morning to get ready and not be rushing around thinking on what to have for breakfast....
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 7, 2020 | Health, Rooted News
The gut microbiome is composed of trillions of beneficial and potentially harmful bacteria (such as E. coli), viruses, and fungi. Dietary choices and lifestyle habits are two of the most influential aspects to a person’s health and disease status, but emerging...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 1, 2020 | Community, Events, Rooted News
Are you ready to eat more plant-forward in October? It’s a great time with the launch of the Santa Barbara Vegan Chef Challenge! This fun, friendly competition is a month-long event challenging participating local chefs to create delicious, savory plant-based and...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Sep 19, 2020 | Recipes
Delicious Golden Dal Lentils are one of the most satisfying ingredients we can think of for any dish – and this Golden Dal developed by local Nutritionist Christina Wood starts with a whole cup full! On a chilly evening it can be especially nice and warming over your...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Sep 6, 2020 | Recipes
Caramelized Onions and Stone Fruit This recipe is always a hit. And it’s also a big surprise for kids. They often can’t imagine cooking fruit, and serving it alongside a vegetable. The recipe is simple, and versatile. We used red onions and white...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Sep 1, 2020 | Research, Rooted News
Local Dermatologist Jason Solway, DO of Sansum Clinic was the lead author on a recently published research article in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology titled, “Diet and Dermatology: The Role of a Whole-food, Plant-based Diet in Preventing and...
