by Rooted Santa Barbara | Apr 22, 2021 | Education, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Rooted News
Rooted Santa Barbara is a community-centered, plant-based lifestyle initiative founded by local health and nutrition professionals. We believe optimal health is rooted in prevention. Rooted empowers Santa Barbara County residents to take a leading role in their health...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 27, 2021 | Education, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Rooted News
What do you think of when you hear “whole food, plant-based?” Is it a vegan diet? Is it extreme dieting? Does it sound like just another dietary option, like paleo or keto? You may be surprised to learn that a whole food-plant-based lifestyle is not about giving up or...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 14, 2021 | Health, Ingredients, Rooted News
I’d like to believe there’s a general consensus that whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. I mean, if even Fruit Loops tout “Made with Whole Grains” they must be important, right? It’s a selling feature to relieve us parents of the guilt of buying...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 27, 2020 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
Starting a new year gives us all the feelings of renewal and a clean slate, prompting resolutions, intention setting, and pledges to healthier habits. But many people have a hard time sticking to their new healthy or productive routines, even in the first weeks. What...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Dec 8, 2020 | Health, Nutrition, Rooted News
Protein is a hot topic. It’s likely the number one nutrient on most people’s mind when they think about food. So, when the FoodBank of Santa Barbara County asked us to present a topic for their Food as Medicine series, we were so excited to bring protein to the...
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...
