Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black | From nutrition to everyday habits—health made doable
Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black is your practical guide to building healthy changes that last. Rooted in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, each episode offers science-backed strategies and real-life tips you can actually use—whether you’re a busy parent, managing a chronic condition, or simply want to feel better in your daily life. From food and meal planning to sleep, movement, and stress management, Dr. Black brings clarity and compassion to the challenges of making change. Tune in for actionable takeaways and encouragement to help you eat well, live well, and thrive.
Eat Your Greens with Dr. Black | From nutrition to everyday habits—health made doable
Anti-inflammatory Foods: From Boring to Beautiful
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Eating more fruits and vegetables doesn't have to mean another boring salad or the same old side of broccoli. Some of the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods are also the most colorful—and there are far more creative ways to enjoy them than you might think.
In this episode, I explore why colorful plant foods are so beneficial for your health and share practical, out-of-the-box ideas for bringing more vibrant ingredients into your meals. From savory turmeric oatmeal and sweet potato black bean tacos to blueberry salsa and rainbow hummus boards, you'll discover simple ways to increase the variety of beneficial phytochemicals on your plate while making meals more enjoyable.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why different colors in plant foods provide different health-supporting phytochemicals
- Creative breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, and dessert ideas that go beyond basic salads
- How colorful foods can support an anti-inflammatory eating pattern
- Easy ways to increase variety without making meals more complicated
- A simple mindset shift that makes healthy eating more enjoyable and sustainable
If you're looking for practical ways to eat more plants without feeling restricted or bored, this episode will give you plenty of inspiration to start experimenting in your own kitchen.
Listen now and discover how adding more color to your plate can make healthy eating both fun and doable.
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