by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 22, 2022 | Health, Research, Rooted News
Researchers are taking an interest in “food as medicine” programs and the role these programs could play in our healthcare system. A Team of international researchers conducted a meta-analysis review of Prescription Produce programs to understand key program...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 22, 2022 | Community, Events, Fundraising, Rooted News
Rooted Santa Barbara County hosted our First Annual Plantsgiving Dinner on November 17, 2022 with a sold out group of 38 guests! This was Rooted’s first small fundraising event, generously hosted by Chrissy and JD Roth in Montecito, Ca. A beautiful fall...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Nov 8, 2022 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
When my husband was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as an adult, it came out of left field – it wasn’t something that ran in his family and it’s a hard diagnosis. Thanks to modern medicine, he’s able to live a healthy life – albeit dependent on insulin indefinitely and...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Oct 25, 2022 | Health, Research, Rooted News
A new study has found that diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and other healthy plant-based foods, like whole grains, may significantly reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Over 65,000 women were included in the study and were monitored...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Sep 26, 2022 | Community, Events, Fundraising, Rooted News
On Friday, September 9th, Rooted Santa Barbara County hosted our very first celebration for our Board, Advisors and Partners – Rooted in Community! This very special evening celebration brought together our growing community for the first time to appreciate all...
by Rooted Santa Barbara | Jul 31, 2022 | Health, Lifestyle, Rooted News
A growing consensus of today’s leading health and nutrition organizations are in agreement – we need to eat more whole, unprocessed plants! In 2016, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics published a position paper on vegetarian and vegan diets. They concluded that...
