William J. Ray, MD, FACP

09/15/2025

This is Sarah: I have found a new go-to plant based recipe that is super easy, fast and so yummy.\! A good use for some of those garden tomatoes on your counter and some healthy kale (we all need to add more dark leafy greens to our diets). Throw all the ingredients into a pan and 30 minutes later - delicious dinner. We topped it with some fresh basil from the garden, some vegan parmesan and balsamic drizzle. Yum.

This One-Pan Farro with Tomatoes and Kale is a straight-up DREAM! Rustic farro cozied up to cherry tomatoes, onions, garlic, and kale. So good and so wholesome!

08/23/2025

Here is a super healthy and delicious breakfast idea: savory oats from Ann Esselstyn, the vital, active 90 year old wife of Caldwell Esselstyn who wrote "How to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease", and co-author with her daughter Jane of "Be a Plant-based Woman Warrior" which we love. Enjoy!

07/25/2025

Here's more information on Omega 3 supplements and what Omega 3's do in your body. I do an Omega check in every wellness visit and have talked with many of you about adding this supplement to your diet - especially if you don't like or eat fish.

Omega-3s are essential for long-term health, but you don’t need fish to get them. Learn how to get enough on a plant-based diet.

07/21/2025

I often get asked about supplements, here is a good article on the basics that I recommend.

From helping prevent cancer and diabetes to improving mood and cognitive function, these four supplements have a host of health benefits

07/09/2025

We all love bread - but want to be sure we are making the healthiest choices at the grocery store. Here is an article giving guidance on how to choose well. We have found that the bakery at Hy-Vee offers the most fresh whole grain choices in town including a whole wheat sourdough and sometimes an eikorn wheat loaf.

Not all “whole grain” breads are as healthy as they seem. A registered dietitian shares how to spot the best loaves: Read the guide.

06/16/2025

Here's a delicious summer recipe to try - great for all the miscellaneous veggies that build up in your fridge and you won't even miss the meat (or if you must have it - use a small amount, more as a condiment/flavoring).

This oil-free fried rice features farro instead of rice, plus kale and a zesty stir-fry sauce that comes together in just 30 minutes. Top with sesame seeds, and enjoy!

05/27/2025

A good explanation of different kinds of sunscreen. Dr. Ray wears Super Goop every day and highly recommends it.

What's the difference between sunscreen and sunblock? And which is better? Read on for a dermatologist's tips, plus vegan sunblock options.

04/30/2025

How do you make sense of all the varied information on health and nutrition and what is the best way to eat that you find out there on the internet? Here is an article that gives guidelines and what to look for in data that supports the claims of a given diet or study.

Inspired by a talk from Adam Sud at the PLANTSTRONG Retreat In a world overflowing with nutrition advice—from viral TikToks and bestselling books to well-meaning friends and flashy health blogs—it’s never been harder to separate fact from fiction. Everyone seems to have an opinion, but not all...

04/14/2025

Are you caring for a spouse or parent who is ill or has dementia? Here are some great suggestions on taking care of yourself during this challenging time of life.

Excerpted from When a Loved One Has Dementia: A Comforting Companion for Family and Friends © 2021 by Eveline Helmink. Translation copyright © 2023 by The

04/08/2025

Since it's Parkinson's awareness month, here is an article discussing how diet may help with prevention and progression of this challenging, progressive condition.

New research highlights how plant-based diets may protect against Parkinson’s by supporting gut and brain health. Discover the key findings.

04/02/2025

Is olive oil a wholesome kitchen staple, a dietary landmine, or something in between? The answer depends on who you ask - not all experts in the whole-food-plant-based space agree. Here is an extensive article asking many authoritative physicians and nutritionists in the plant-based world to find how they counsel their patients and audiences on added oils in the diet. You will find a variety of responses here - not just a prescriptive call to never eat any oil.

Leading whole-food, plant-based experts debate the health merits of avoiding or minimizing added oil in the diet.

04/02/2025

I talk about caloric density in my wellness visits and have seen it work in my own life. Sarah and I both dropped close to the weight we were when we got married at 23 while eating as much as we wanted - just by cutting out foods with high caloric density - high in fat, processed foods and meats. Here is a free webinar on Thursday, April 3 by a respected physician in the field of wellness and nutrition. I encourage you to check it out.

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