We’re learning more every day just how much real, whole foods—such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and beans—may help transform the way we look and feel. The truth is, we can’t keep relying on processed foods and expect to feel our best. Far too many people are walking around with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease. Isn’t it time we made the connection between the way we eat and our overall health?
Let me share a true story:
A close friend of mine went to the doctor about five months ago and received some concerning news—she was borderline diabetic, and her cholesterol and blood pressure levels were also elevated. On top of that, she was carrying an extra 60 pounds. In her mid-50s, she knew she didn’t want to become another statistic, dependent on medications that often come with their own set of side effects. So, she made a decision to take control of her health.
She eliminated sugar, white flour, and processed foods from her diet. She joined Weight Watchers to learn about portion control, and she started walking daily—an hour each day, side by side with me. Five months later, she’s 40 pounds lighter, and her latest blood work showed all her levels are now within a healthy range. She feels amazing, looks fantastic, and most importantly—she’s off all medication.
And she’s not alone. I know several others who’ve taken similar steps and dramatically improved their health, simply by changing their diet and lifestyle.
The biggest culprits? Processed foods with sugar, refined flour, plastics, unhealthy oils. Processed food and lack of movement.
One simple and delicious way to help nourish your body is by making your own homemade soup using fresh vegetables. Soup is easy to make, packed with nutrition, and tastes wonderful.
You can keep soup low in fat and calories, and high in fiber—making it super satisfying. It’s one of my go-to meals for maintaining a healthy weight. There’s no better time to treat your family to a warm, wholesome bowl.
Spring Soup: Delicious recipes
Spring Green Pea Soup (link to recipe)
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Creamy Asparagus Soup (link to recipe)
Italian Escarole Soup ( link to recipe)
Spring Asparagus Soup (link to recipe)
If you are a soup lover (like me) you might want to take a look at my soups cookbook with over 80 global soups recipes-all plant-based and most can be made in the Instant Pot. Easy Plant-Based Soups (link to Amazon) by Judee Algazi available on Amazon.
All of my recipes are gluten-free and plant-based
My notes:
The first photo is not my kitchen- but I really like the kitchen!!
