Research Highlight: Diet Linked to Worldwide Surge in Digestive Cancers

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...

Research Highlight: Dr. Erin Presant on Lifestyle Medicine’s Impact on Brain Health

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. ...

Finding Fulfillment: My Journey from Primary Care to Lifestyle Medicine

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. ...

2nd Annual Plantsgiving Dinner and Fundraiser

by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jan 31, 2024 | Community, Education, Events, Fundraising, Partners, Rooted News, Team

A heartfelt thank you to our community who came together for our 2nd Annual Plantsgiving Dinner and Fundraiser on January 21, 2024!⁠⁠Hosted by Chrissy and JD Roth at the beautiful Nutrition Resource Center at the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, 60 guests came...

Rooted In Community Celebrates Community, Plant-Based Foods, and Local Culture

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...

Research Highlight: Nutritional Quality, Environmental Impact and Cost of Ultra-Processed Foods

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...