💗 heart health

Published about 13 hours ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

If heart disease runs in your family, it’s easy to feel like you’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

But newer research in epigenetics suggests your daily choices can have a bigger impact than your DNA alone, and I just watched a free class that breaks it down in a really approachable way.

It’s the Healthy Heart Masterclass from Food Revolution Network, hosted by Ocean Robbins, featuring holistic cardiologist Dr. Mimi Guarneri. Her story is intense: she lost both parents to heart disease by age 17, yet went on to become a leading cardiologist and teach a food and lifestyle approach to heart health.

In the masterclass, you’ll learn:

What Dr. Mimi says most people (and many doctors) still miss about protecting the heart
How food, movement, and mindset may influence genetic expression
The role stress and grief can play, and what to do about it in real life

Love and Veggies,

Amy

Read more from Veggies Save The Day - Plant-Forward Vegan Recipes

Hearts of palm salad with avocado, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes.

🌞 the salad that tastes

Hi Reader, It might be cold (and maybe even snowy) where you are right now, but my lunch is pretending it’s summer. This lemony hearts of palm salad tastes like sunshine in a bowl. It’s light, refreshing, and comes together in about 15 minutes with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zippy lemon vinaigrette. Bonus: avocados are in season right now, so this is the perfect excuse to grab a couple and put them to delicious use. Get the recipe for Hearts of Palm Salad...

1 day ago • 1 min read

Bowl of rosemary white bean and potato soup.

🥔 rosemary white bean & potato soup

Hi Reader, If you’re craving something cozy that’s still simple to make, my new Rosemary White Bean and Potato Soup is a great choice. It’s hearty and chunky, made on the stove, and dried rosemary brings that savory, comforting flavor. If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, it tastes even better the next day. Get the recipe for Rosemary White Bean and Potato Soup Love and Veggies, Amy P.S. Did you watch The World's Best Longevity Summit last week? There’s a surprise free replay weekend...

4 days ago • 1 min read

Bowl of creamy vegan wild rice soup with chickpeas.

🤍 cooking as self care

Hi Reader, The world has felt particularly heavy lately. When I’m tempted to order takeout, I remember that what my heart really needs is to cook. Over the weekend I made a big pot of Minnesota-inspired, creamy vegan chickpea wild rice soup. It’s warm, steadying, and simple to pull together. I like to use my Instant Pot, and I’ve included easy stovetop instructions too so you can make it whichever way feels best. Get the recipe for Vegan Chickpea Wild Rice Soup Love and Veggies, Amy

7 days ago • 1 min read