by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 25, 2021 | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News
An international body of researchers have determined that a primarily plant-based food diet is the most optimal diet to support healthy people and a healthy planet. Researchers reviewed a wide body of research on environmental impacts across varying diets to determine...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Sep 21, 2021 | Lifestyle, Nutrition, Research, Rooted News
Researchers have begun to review changes in cooking and diet patterns brought on by COVID-19 lockdown measures enacted over the past 18-months. An online survey distributed to 2,360 adults across four English-speaking countries, including the United States, compared...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | May 6, 2021 | Cooking, Ingredients, Kitchen Tips, Nutrition, Rooted News
Certain herbs and vegetables build delicious flavors in our favorite dishes! Plant-based foods that create a strong, savory flavor when cooked or crushed are often referred to as aromatics. This may sound fancy, but we know these herbs and veggies as the foods that...
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 | 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...
