Full Plate Living

07/25/2025

Studies show that consuming common beans, such as kidney beans, reduces the chances of colon cancer, helps with weight management, and leads to better blood sugar control. Here are five delicious ways to add more kidney beans to your meals, plus one idea for serving them at parties.

Here are five delicious ways to add more kidney beans to your meals, plus one idea for serving them at parties.

07/23/2025

Did you know peaches and nectarines aren't just delicious summer treats? They're packed with health perks! One of their biggest benefits is helping to fight inflammation, which may lower your risk of serious illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. Ready to get creative? Let's explore five fun and tasty ways to enjoy these amazing fruits in your summer meals!

Let's explore five fun and tasty ways to enjoy peaches and nectarines in your summer meals.

07/23/2025

Have you ever wished your doctor could do more than just treat your symptoms? We believe in a future where healthcare is about preventing illness and promoting lasting, whole-person health.

That's why we're delighted to announce that a new book, Lifestyle Medicine and the Primary Care Provider, is available.

This guide, created by a team of 65 experts, empowers doctors with the tools and knowledge to help patients make sustainable lifestyle changes for a healthier life.

The book is a testament to our commitment to transforming the way people are cared for in America.

Click below to learn more about the book and share it with a healthcare hero in your life!

🔗 https://www.ardmoreinstituteofhealth.org/lm-book

07/15/2025

AUGUST WORKSHOP

Health doesn’t have to be all or nothing. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Wesley McWhorter explores how small, consistent shifts in how we eat, move, and live can lead to meaningful, lasting health improvements.

Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Time: 1:00pm CDT

Register Now!

Dr. Wesley McWhorter explores how small, consistent shifts in how we eat, move, and live can lead to meaningful, lasting health improvements.

07/14/2025

Whole-grain cornmeal products are good sources of vitamins B6 and folate, nutrients essential during pregnancy. They're also staples in a gluten-free diet, associated with good bowel movements and healthy hearts, and may help prevent obesity. Check out some of the best ways to enjoy whole-grain cornmeal cooked in liquid, also known as polenta.

This week, we share some of the best ways to enjoy whole-grain cornmeal cooked in liquid, also known as polenta.

07/10/2025

Watch the recording below if you missed our Summer Foods live workshop with Adante Hart, RDN.

Check the comments to access the recipes featured in the workshop.

Savor the flavors of summer in this lively virtual session all about eating and preparing seasonal foods that keep you feeling light, energized, and satisfie...

07/09/2025

Red lentils are the softer, sweeter lentil variety. They are the quickest to prepare and cook, and red lentils boast all the health benefits of other lentils. They're a great source of resistant starch, making them a good choice for balancing blood sugars, and prebiotics that feed gut flora to keep your digestive system healthy. The five recipes below will give you new ideas about adding red lentils to your diet.

Red lentils are the softer, sweeter lentil variety. They're a great source of resistant starch, making them a good choice for balancing blood sugars, and prebiotics that feed gut flora to keep your digestive system healthy.

07/02/2025

Did you know apricots (and plums) are high in antioxidants? Particularly flavonoids, which have been shown to help protect against diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Additionally, apricot nutrients may improve eye health, boost skin health, and promote gut health. Makes you want to go out and buy some, doesn't it? After you do, here are five ways to eat more apricots or plums this year.

Apricots (and plums) are high in flavonoids, which have been shown to help protect against diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Additionally, apricot nutrients may improve eye health, boost skin health, and promote gut health. Here are five ways to eat more apricots or plums this year.

06/24/2025

Whole grains are packed with nutrients our bodies need for optimal health, including protein, fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals (iron, zinc, copper, and magnesium). It's no surprise that diets rich in whole grains have been shown to help those with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some forms of cancer while also increasing gut health.

Check out the recipes below to learn ways to add more bulgur wheat to your diet. For gluten-free options, check out these quinoa recipes and rice meal ideas.

Check out the recipes below to learn ways to add more bulgur wheat to your diet. For gluten-free options, check out these quinoa recipes and rice meal ideas.

06/18/2025

Green peas are one of the richest sources of fiber and protein in the vegetable world. One cup of green peas contains 8g of fiber and 8g of protein, making it a great fiber food to consume, and it can be a terrific food to add when you're focused on balancing your blood sugar levels.

Unlock the potential of green peas with these five amazing recipes designed to help you effortlessly increase your intake.

One cup of green peas contains 8g of fiber and 8g of protein, making it a great fiber food to consume, and it can be a terrific food to add when you're focused on balancing your blood sugar levels.

06/11/2025

Register Now for our July workshop!!

Savor the flavors of summer in this lively virtual session all about eating and preparing seasonal foods that keep you feeling light, energized, and satisfied.

From crisp veggies to juicy fruits and easy favorites, you’ll learn how to turn summer’s freshest ingredients into delicious dishes that nourish from the inside out!

Date: Tuesday, July 8
Time: 2:00pm CDT

Join registered dietitian Andante Heart in this seasonal summer foods cooking workshop.

06/06/2025

Lima beans, also known as butter beans, are a protein-packed source of fiber associated with better blood sugar control, heart health, and weight loss.

Are you ready to add them to your diet? This week, we have a selection of easy and delicious recipes to help you do just that!

Lima beans, also known as butter beans, are a protein-packed source of fiber associated with better blood sugar control, heart health, and weight loss.