Full Plate Living

11/20/2025

***REGISTER FOR OUR DECEMBER WORKSHOP***

The midlife years, which many consider to be between ages 40 and 65, present unique health challenges for men. This is in addition to the natural changes that occur with the aging process.

In this workshop, Dr. Aaron George will discuss common symptoms and conditions, key lab tests to consider, and the insights your doctor wishes they had more time to share with you.

Whether you are a man looking to take charge of your health or you want to offer support to someone you care about, register now. Can’t attend live? That’s not a problem. A recording will be emailed to those who register immediately after the workshop.

Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Time: 2:00PM CST

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Dr. Aaron George discusses men’s midlife health, key tests, and insights for better well-being.

11/20/2025

Whole grain barley is a true nutritional powerhouse! Packed with fiber, manganese, and selenium, this hearty grain does more than just fill you up. Its high fiber content helps curb hunger, support healthy digestion, and may even help prevent gallstones. Plus, barley’s satisfying texture and nutty flavor make it a delicious addition to soups, salads, and grain bowls.

Ready to give your meals a wholesome upgrade? Here are five tasty recipes to help you enjoy more barley in your everyday diet.

Here are five tasty recipes to help you enjoy more barley in your everyday diet.

11/18/2025

One sweet potato provides all the Vitamin A you need for the day. It's also a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium. Add more sweet potatoes to your meals by trying one of our featured recipes below.

https://www.fullplateliving.org/blog/sweet-potato-recipes

11/14/2025

Licensed counselor and chaplain Elliot Smith explores the growing body of scientific research showing just how powerful gratitude can be. From improving sleep to reducing stress to boosting mood, gratitude is a proven path to greater well-being. Together, we explore how practicing gratitude can positively impact your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Elliot also shares simple, practical strategies you can start using right away to make gratitude a more natural part of your daily life.

Licensed counselor and chaplain Elliot Smith will discuss the growing body of scientific research showing just how powerful gratitude can be.

11/04/2025

Pears are an anti-inflammatory fruit associated with numerous health benefits such as keeping your vision sharp, reducing your risk of diabetes, and boosting heart as well as gut health. Pears are portable and can be eaten as a sweet treat with any meal. Or, make them part of the main event by cooking one of the recipes below.

Pears are an anti-inflammatory fruit associated with numerous health benefits, such as keeping your vision sharp, reducing your risk of diabetes, and boosting heart and gut health. Pears are portable and can be eaten as a sweet treat with any meal.

10/16/2025

Cooked plantains are a rich source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, plus essential minerals like magnesium and potassium. This week, we share five tasty ways to add plantains to your meals.

Cooked plantains are a rich source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, plus essential minerals like magnesium and potassium. This week, we share five tasty ways to add plantains to your meals.

10/08/2025

Oats have been associated with many health benefits, including weight loss, reducing the risk of heart disease, and improving blood sugar control. Try one of these five recipes to add more oats to your breakfast routine.

Oats have been associated with many health benefits, including weight loss, reducing the risk of heart disease, and improving blood sugar control. Try one of these five recipes to add more oats to your breakfast routine.

10/02/2025

Spinach is high in several plant compounds that may benefit eye health (lutein and zeaxanthin), promote heart health (nitrates), ward off infection and inflammation (quercetin), help prevent cancer (kaempferol, MGDG, and SQDG), and reduce blood pressure levels (nitrates). Popeye was sure onto something!

You can consume spinach fresh or cooked. I recommend starting with one of the recipes linked below.

You can consume spinach fresh or cooked. I recommend starting with one of the recipes linked below.

09/26/2025

For years, wine has been touted as promoting a healthy heart. More recently, though, we've learned that the grapes themselves reduce the risk of heart disease. Try one of these recipes this week to add more grapes to your diet.

More recently, we've learned that the grapes themselves reduce the risk of heart disease. Try one of these recipes this week to add more grapes to your diet.

09/23/2025

Lifestyle Medicine expert, Dr. Darren Morton, explores the growing field of Nature as Medicine, examines the emerging evidence showing how time in nature benefits both body and brain, and delves into some fascinating theories that seek to explain why natural environments are so profoundly beneficial for human health and wellbeing.

Lifestyle Medicine expert, Dr. Darren Morton, explores the growing field of Nature as Medicine, examines the emerging evidence showing how time in nature ben...

09/19/2025

Red beans are an affordable source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins that offer many health benefits, including improving gut health, preventing fatty liver, stabilizing blood sugar levels, and reducing the risk of heart disease. Which of these five red bean recipes will you add to your menu?

Red beans are an affordable source of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins that offer many health benefits, including improving gut health, preventing fatty liver, stabilizing blood sugar levels, and reducing the risk of heart disease.

09/05/2025

Did you know that eggplants are a powerhouse of nutrition? They're a good source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and are surprisingly low in calories. Just one cup offers 3g of fiber, and with so many varieties grown globally, there's an eggplant out there for everyone! Get ready to explore five exciting and diverse ways to incorporate this amazing veggie into your meals!

Did you know that eggplants are a powerhouse of nutrition? They're a good source of fiber, minerals, and vitamins, and are surprisingly low in calories.