Dr. Lewis R. Weiner, MDVIP

To get more plant-based foods into your diet, check out these vegan & vegetarian smartphone apps.
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Favorite Vegan And Vegetarian Smartphone Apps If you have a smartphone, you know there’s an app for almost anything, including great vegan and vegetarian resources. As someone who frequently searches for vegan recipes on my phone while waiting in a long line or stuck in traffic (when I’m

People from Mediterranean countries have lower rates of heart disease than Americans. One reason is their diet, which comprises a lot of plant-based foods, whole grains, fish, and herbs and spices instead of salt. Mayo Clinic lays out a classic food pyramid focusing on the Mediterranean diet. Let us know your favorite Mediterranean foods. www.mayoclinic.com/health/mediterranean-diet/CL00011

Are you already stressed even though it is early in the week? Here’s a quick tip: try saying good things about yourself to help get rid of that stressful, internal negative voice. Click to learn stress relieving positive affirmations. http://stress.about.com/od/optimismspirituality/a/freeaffirmation.htm

Free Positive Affirmations for Stress Relief Positive affirmations can help you manage stress and maintain a can-do, optimistic attitude. Here are some affirmations designed to help you relieve stress by maintaining a peaceful state of mind and increasing feelings of safety and self-efficacy.