by Rooted Santa Barbara | May 1, 2025 | Education, Health, Healthcare Providers, Learning, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News, Team
A recent study published in Gastroenterology highlights how our diet plays a major role in the rise of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The research points to processed meats, not eating enough fruit, and not getting enough whole grains as the top dietary risk factors...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Aug 1, 2024 | Education, Health, Healthcare Providers, Learning, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News, Team
Empowerment. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think of Lifestyle Medicine. As a neurologist that works mainly with people with neurodegenerative diseases (like Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease), empowerment is an extremely valuable word. ...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | May 20, 2024 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
By Amanda Scott MD Hello! My name is Amanda Scott and I’m an Internal Medicine physician. I’ve been practicing primary care in Santa Barbara for over a decade. During that time, I have built a successful practice and am proud of my professional accomplishments. ...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 1, 2023 | Community, Cooking, Education, Events, Health, Kitchen Tips, Partners, Rooted News
Rooted Santa Barbara County hosted our first community open house – Rooted In Community – on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the Community Arts Workshop! This special event celebrated the power of community, plant-based foods, and local culture, bringing...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Sep 15, 2023 | Health, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News, Sustainability
Researchers sought to determine the most sustainable diet based on its nutritional composition, environmental impact, and total food cost. Sustainability was measured across a number of different factors, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, positive...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Aug 1, 2023 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
By Edwin and Jareli Jimenez I was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease at the age of 23. At the time of diagnosis, I learned that the only way to reverse the disease was by changing my diet. So I went home from the doctor’s office and began throwing...
