Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS - Author - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/author/sridley/ Food. Science. Health. Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:12:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Wellness With Plants Episode 5 – Richard Hubbard https://nutritionstudies.org/wellness-with-plants-episode-5-richard-hubbard/ Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:00:16 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=42994 Rich was obese, hitting over 350 pounds, but lost more than 150 pounds on a healthy plant-based lifestyle. Here's how he changed his life.

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Weight Loss With Plants Episode 2 – Kelly Houseman https://nutritionstudies.org/weight-loss-with-plants-episode-2-kelly-houseman/ Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:00:27 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=41523 Tune in to see how committing to a WFPB lifestyle change affected Kelly’s weight loss and the management of her metastatic breast cancer.

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Weight Loss With Plants Episode 4 – Ben and Esther Loveridge https://nutritionstudies.org/weight-loss-with-plants-episode-4-ben-and-esther-loveridge/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:00:35 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=41712 Not everyone will be ready for change at the same time. Setting a good example and being patient, especially with loved ones, goes a long way toward nourishing healthy behaviors.

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Weight Loss With Plants Episode 3 – Al Schmidt https://nutritionstudies.org/weight-loss-with-plants-episode-3-al-schmidt/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:00:55 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=41601 Al’s story proves that it’s never too late to make a dietary change. At 80, he overcame his crippling cardiac disease with WFPB nutrition, and he’s still going strong!

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Weight Loss With Plants Episode 1 – Tim & Heather Kaufman https://nutritionstudies.org/weight-loss-with-plants-episode-1-tim-heather-kaufman/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:28:56 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=41479 Watch this inspirational video to learn how two members of our WFPB community have not just lost nearly 300 pounds, but also gained a new lease on life.

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Southern Cabbage and Potatoes https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/main-dish/southern-cabbage-and-potatoes/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:53:00 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=39964 The blend of spices in this dish produces bold, smoky flavors and mouth watering aromas. The robustness of the potatoes and cabbage pairs really well with the sweetness of the red bell pepper and carrot!

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Creole Okra and Lentil Stew https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/creole-okra-and-lentil-stew/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:43:19 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=39746 This stew is reminiscent of okra gumbo, a Southwest Louisiana favorite.

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Persistence over Perfection: How Food Journaling Supports My Health https://nutritionstudies.org/food-journal-benefits/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:48:36 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=38913 Food journaling is often a dreaded task for those trying to lose weight, but for Sharme it was key to her success.

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Can Doctor Supervised Water Fasting Regulate Blood Pressure? It Worked for Me! https://nutritionstudies.org/can-water-fasting-regulate-blood-pressure-it-worked-for-me/ Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:51:07 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=38212 It can feel like “nothing works” to regular blood pressure, including medication, but there is hope: Sharme Ridley talks about how medically supervised water-only fasting helped her get her blood pressure down and keep it down.

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