Full Plate Living

04/20/2026

Join us for today's workshop at 1:00pm CDT, The Sleep Gap: Exhaustion in Perimenopause and Beyond, with sleep specialist Dr. Valerie Cacho. She'll discuss how shifting hormones and stress impact rest during midlife. Learn research-based tools and mind-body techniques to help you restore your energy.

Register at: https://www.fullplateliving.org/blog/workshop-the-sleep-gap-exhaustion-in-perimenopause-and-beyond

If you can't attend live, register to receive the recording in your inbox.

You aren't imagining it! In this workshop, with sleep specialist Valerie Cacho, MD, you will learn why sleep becomes harder during midlife.

04/08/2026

Cauliflower is kind of a quiet overachiever—it’s packed with nutrients and plant compounds that can help support your health and may even lower the risk of things like heart disease and cancer. And the best part? It’s super versatile. You can swap it in for grains in everything from rice to pizza crust, making it an easy (and tasty) upgrade to your meals.

Cauliflower is kind of a quiet overachiever—it’s packed with nutrients and plant compounds that can help support your health and may even lower the risk of things like heart disease and cancer. You can swap it in for grains, making it an easy upgrade to your meals.

04/01/2026

Did you miss last week's workshop with chef-educator Lauren Chandler? Here's a recording for you to catch up.

Getting the nutrition your family needs shouldn’t turn into a nightly standoff at the dinner table. If you’re trying to boost fiber and nutrients but living with a picky eater, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.

Getting the nutrition your family needs shouldn’t turn into a nightly standoff at the dinner table. If you’re trying to boost fiber and nutrients but living ...

04/01/2026

Your colon loves fiber—and this week we’re making it easy to eat more of it. We’re sharing five delicious, fiber-packed recipes you can try at home, each one a simple way to boost flavor and support your colon health.

Your colon loves fiber—and this week we’re making it easy to eat more of it. We’re sharing five delicious, fiber-packed recipes you can try at home, each one a simple way to boost flavor and support your colon health.

03/24/2026

Pineapple is a vitamin-rich tropical fruit that’s especially high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help protect your cells and support your immune system. It also contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that may aid digestion, help ease inflammation, and support recovery after exercise or surgery. All of this makes pineapple a tasty way to boost gut health, support immunity, and add nutrients to your diet. Here are 5 ways to add pineapple to your meal.

Pineapple is a tasty way to boost gut health, support immunity, and add nutrients to your diet. Here are 5 ways to add pineapple to your meal.

03/20/2026

Barley is one of those simple whole grains that quietly does a lot for your health. It’s packed with fiber, especially beta-glucan, which helps keep your digestion moving, supports gut health, lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and keeps blood sugar steadier. On top of that, it’s full of important vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that help protect your heart and support overall wellness. This week, we’re sharing 5 different barley soup recipes to keep you warm.

Barley is full of important vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds that help protect your heart and support overall wellness. This week, we’re sharing 5 different barley soup recipes to keep you warm.

03/18/2026

Lentils may be small in size, but they are powerful when it comes to your health. They are rich in protein, fiber, minerals, and antioxidants that help fight inflammation, protect your cells, and support your immune system. Lentils can also help manage blood sugar levels, which is especially helpful for people with diabetes, but good for everyone. On top of that, their high fiber content supports gut health, helps with weight control, and keeps your heart strong.

Lentils may be small in size, but they are powerful when it comes to your health. Try one of these recipes today.

03/13/2026

Mustard greens may not get the hype of kale, but they bring a bold, peppery kick (think arugula with attitude) and a powerhouse of nutrition to your plate. Packed with Vitamin A for immune support, Vitamin K for strong bones, and antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress linked to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and certain cancers, these leafy greens are basically tiny green bodyguards. Try one of the recipes below and give mustard greens the spotlight they deserve.

Try one of the recipes below and give mustard greens the spotlight they deserve.

03/13/2026

👉PICKY EATERS WORKSHOP👈

If you have picky eaters in your family, you'll want to register for our live workshop this month with chef educator Lauren Chandler.

You will leave with realistic strategies to help your family reach fiber goals, making healthy eating more flexible, stress-free, and enjoyable for everyone.

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 1:00pm CDT

Register Now!

Learn from Chef Educator Lauren Chandler how to amp the nutrition of your meals without picky eaters putting up a fuss.

03/06/2026

Beans are packed with protein, fiber, and minerals, without the saturated fat and cholesterol, which is why heart experts recommend them. Here are five delicious recipes you can try to add more beans to your meals.

Beans are packed with protein, fiber, and minerals, without the saturated fat and cholesterol, which is why heart experts recommend them. Here are five delicious recipes you can try to add more beans to your meals.

02/20/2026

If you missed last week's workshop with Dr. Darren Morton, here's your chance to learn more about The Lift Project and sign up for free with your Full Plate Living membership. Watch the recording below:

https://my.demio.com/recording/010UNvUu

02/20/2026

Did you know the American Heart Association recommends at least two servings of fruit each day? At Full Plate Living, we encourage you to start there, but always aim for more, given the protective benefits of fruit for cardiovascular health. Check out these delicious ways to add more fruit to your meals this February for American Heart Month.

Did you know the American Heart Association recommends at least two servings of fruit each day? At Full Plate Living, we encourage you to start there, but always aim for more, given the protective benefits of fruit for cardiovascular health.