National Health Association

12/05/2025

Kitchari means “mixture” in Hindi and this one-pot wonder by Chef Mark Reinfeld is everything we love about plant-based cooking: warming spices, nourishing lentils, fragrant basmati, and endless room to customize. ✨

Find the full recipe here: https://www.healthscience.org/recipe/himalayan-kitchari/

12/01/2025

For much of his life, Javant Benton believed poor health was inevitable. With a family history of diabetes and hypertension, he thought his genes had already decided his future. But when a serious health scare forced him to confront those odds, Javant discovered something life-changing: food had the power to rewrite his story.

In this episode of NHA Today, guest host Chuck Carroll from The Exam Room Podcast (PCRM) sits down with Javant—founder of Healthy Vegan Eating and the Healthy Vegan Lifestyle App—to explore how he transformed his health through nutrition, mindset, and community. What began as a personal journey evolved into a movement helping thousands discover that genes are not destiny.

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving just got sweeter 🍎🧡 This caramel apple cheesecake by Chef Brittany Jaroudi is the kind of dessert that brings everyone to the table — rich, cozy, and full of fall flavor. A perfect finish to your holiday spread.

You can find the full recipe here: https://www.healthscience.org/recipe/caramel-apple-cheeseca p he

11/24/2025

In this episode of NHA Today, guest host Cyd Notter sits down with Jennifer Diamond, certified plant-based nutrition coach. Together they discuss the deeply personal and powerful topic of grief and greens—how to eat to feel, not to numb.

After years of battling chronic illness, Jennifer transformed her health through whole food, plant-based eating. She opens up about her experience as an emotional eater and how food memories can resurface during painful moments. Instead of seeking comfort in processed or familiar “feel-good” foods, she recommends returning to plant-based comfort favorites—like lentil soups or veggie chili—that nourish both body and spirit.

11/20/2025

Looking for a main dish that feels special enough for Thanksgiving? This Chestnut & Mushroom Roast by Elspeth Feldman delivers all the cozy flavors of the season in one stunning centerpiece. 🍁

Find the full recipe here: https://www.healthscience.org/recipe/chestnut-and-mushroom-roast/

11/17/2025

In this episode of NHA Today, guest host Cyd Notter—nutrition educator, author, and coach—welcomes Shoshana Chaim, Canadian wellness expert, founder of Plant Trainers, and co-host of the long-running Plant Trainers Podcast. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Shoshana specializes in cellular health and resilience, helping people unlock their body’s full potential through lifestyle, mindset, and nutrition.

Together, they explore how understanding cellular communication and mitochondrial function can dramatically improve energy, recovery, and overall vitality—no matter your age.

Watch the full episode today on healthscience.org

11/13/2025

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11/13/2025

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11/10/2025

In this episode, guest host Cyd Notter sits down with Dr. Shobha Rayapudi—board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, epidemiologist, researcher, chef, and co-founder of Gift of Health, a nonprofit organization helping thousands reverse chronic disease and regain vitality through lifestyle change.

Together, they explore the missing link between goals and success—and why our habits, not our willpower, determine long-term health. Dr. Shobha breaks down the science of habit formation and how to turn healthy intentions into automatic daily actions.

11/06/2025

Cold days call for comfort, and nothing hits quite like a rich, thick tomato soup. 🍅❄️

This wholesome take by Chef Jeanne Schumacher, M.Ed., Ed.D. brings back all the nostalgia of canned soup from childhood, but with an elevated twist thanks to Berbere seasoning for a warm, exotic flavor.

🥣 Cozy up and make it tonight 👉 healthscience.org/recipe/rich-thick-tomato-soup

11/04/2025

In this episode, guest host Cyd Notter talks with Dr. James Thompson, allergist and immunologist, integrative nutrition coach, and author of Fearless Wellness. Together, they explore how lifestyle and nutrition can build a strong, balanced immune system.

Dr. Thompson also shares his journey from clinical practice to community health education and the mission behind the Healthy Living with a Vision Foundation, which empowers individuals to take control of their health through plant-based nutrition and accessible wellness programs.

For more episodes visit healthscience.org/podcast

10/30/2025

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