Salient Lifestyle Center

04/22/2026

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04/16/2026

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04/16/2026

is one of the main of . It's really getting traction!

Physicians are sending patients to choirs, art studios, walking clubs and lakesides.

04/15/2026

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men and women combined in the United States. Which dietary factors may play a role in our cancer risk?

🔴 Foods we should avoid:
Processed meats are cancer-causing, classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. The risk of colorectal cancer is 18% higher for every 50 grams eaten a day, which is about one hot dog, two breakfast links, or two slices of Canadian bacon or ham. Processed meat may also increase the risk of prostate cancer, breast cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

🟢 Foods we should eat more of:
A high-fiber diet (one with more than 50 grams a day) is beneficial not just for our overall gut health, but for chronic disease prevention, too. When our friendly gut flora ferment fiber, they produce beneficial compounds like butyrate, which appears to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Fiber may also help improve cholesterol, immune function, and blood sugar control, as well as lower blood pressure, reduce cancer risk (specifically colon and breast cancer), and more.

Fiber is found in whole, unrefined plant foods, such as beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables.

✅ Overall lifestyle:
Up to 71% of colon cancer cases appear to be preventable through simple diet and lifestyle changes. In addition to eating more fiber and cutting out processed meats, not smoking or drinking alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, and regular exercise may be beneficial for colon cancer prevention.

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04/15/2026

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04/15/2026

Love a bold, flavorful dip but want to skip the added oils? Dr. Vanita Rahman shows you how to make , a traditional Middle Eastern , the healthy way.

The secret ingredient is . Thick, sweet, and tart, it takes this dip to a whole new level. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients and a blender, you'll have a rich, hearty dip that's low in fat, completely plant-based, and ready in minutes.

Ingredients:

• 3 large red bell peppers
• 2 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
• 1/2 cup crumbled extra-firm tofu (or 1/4 cup walnuts)
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a medium baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Put the whole peppers in the lined baking pan and roast in the oven for 35 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even roasting. Let cool for 15 minutes, and then remove the stems and seeds.

3. Put the peppers, bread, tofu, pomegranate molasses, garlic, cumin, and salt in a blender and pulse until slightly chunky.

This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups (or 6 servings) and keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Serve with toasted whole-wheat pita triangles, spread it on toast, or use it as a veggie dip.

Love a bold, flavorful dip but want to skip the added oils? Dr. Vanita Rahman shows you how to make muhammara, a traditional Middle Eastern roasted red peppe...

04/15/2026

You only need 20 minutes to make this homemade plant-based from start to finish! It’s sooo good, rich, creamy, decadent and just 7 ingredients, without any butter or oil!

Learn how to make the most delicious 20 Minute Easy Vegan Dairy-free Alfredo that will blow away all your guests, shock them that it is dairy-free and healthy! Rich, creamy, decadent and just 7 ingredients

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

When one switches over to a healthy plant-based diet, the food missed the most is . Cheese for pizza, tacos, baked potatoes, lasagna, and so much more. That’s why we share this amazing cheese sauce recipe!

This cheese can be made with either or for those avoiding nuts. Better yet, do a combination of both to reduce the fat but maintain the creamy rich texture.

This vegan cheese sauce is the best one I've ever tried, by far! It's made with potatoes, carrots, onions, and few cashews (or white beans) as the base and tastes amazing on pizza, baked potatoes, nachos, and more! Links included for ricotta, mozzarella, and sweet potato cheeses.

04/15/2026

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04/09/2026

Eating a high-quality that includes whole grains, vegetables and fruits may prevent — even when people start that diet in their late 50s and 60s.

“It’s to start eating healthy to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias,” said senior author Unhee Lim, a professor of population sciences at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center in Honolulu.

“It’s never too late to start eating healthy to lower the risk of ’s disease and related dementias,” said senior author Unhee Lim, a professor of population sciences at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center in Honolulu, in an email.

Older adults who cut many unhealthy foods from their diet over a decade had a 11% lower risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia when compared with adults whose diets didn’t change, Lim said.

However, people who increasingly ate more unhealthy plant-based options, such as refined grains and foods with added sugars, were about 25% more likely to develop some type of dementia at the end of 10 years, she said.

“The findings suggest that both plant-predominant eating and high diet quality help protect brain function as we age,” said Dr. David Katz, a specialist in preventive and lifestyle medicine who was not involved with the study.

Eating more healthy whole plants in midlife reduces the risk of dementia, while consuming more unhealthy plant-based foods raises risk, a new study found.