Mediterranean flavors of lemon, oregano, artichokes, and olives make for a delicious dinner dish. Look for jarred, pitted olives, but also check out the options in the deli section of your market. Serve this dish in shallow bowls with the vegetables and juices poured over the top and on the side, and a tossed green ...

Out with the old and in with the new! The first step in creating a Daniel Plan pantry is to clean out the stuff that is not serving you well. This means reading labels, checking expiration dates, tossing or donating the bad stuff, then refilling with healthy new items. While we want you to focus ...

 “Everyone seems to be talking about fat these days. That fat somehow is good now and can help with weight loss and disease prevention.  How can that be true when for decades we all were told that fat was the bad guy? What are its benefits? Are there any downsides to eating more fat?” Is ...

I’m staying on your trail; I’m putting one foot in front of the other. I’m not giving up. —Psalm 17:5 MSG Dr. Mark Hyman says that what you put on your fork dictates whether you are sick or well, slim or fat, depleted or energized. With all that riding on what you eat, it would ...

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:5 God is the energy source behind all transformational change, and that includes getting healthy. He will not only show us the way, but will ...

According to a recent article in the New York Times, “Food Corporations Turn to Chefs in a Quest for Healthy Flavor,” Big Food companies like PepsiCo, Kellogg’s, and even fast food giants like Taco Bell, are changing their ways in response to the increasing public demand for healthier food options. To improve their image as healthy food ...

On The Daniel Plan you cannot fail—because you start it as a 40-day journey and then get to see changes gradually unfold over your lifetime. You get better … your momentum builds momentum. You may have a slipup, but you continue moving forward. Setbacks and comebacks are part of the journey, and graciousness is woven ...

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. (Romans 15:7 NIV) God accepts you with all of your quirks and flaws. When you have a rough day and you make mistakes, he generously invites you to make a U-turn and head back in the right direction. He ...

Pastor Rick teaches us not to seek the good life, but the better life.  Eight years ago, I thought I was living the good life.  I was happily married (and still am) with two great kids and a good career.  Life was pretty good.  There was one big problem, though.  At close to 300 pounds, ...

Eat better, sleep more, exercise more, learn more, love more, love better, be a better son, father, friend, be a better doctor, reach more people, heal the planet, end obesity, starvation, and global warming – ARRRRRGGHHHHHHH!! It’s enough to make me want to stay in bed and watch movies on iTunes. How can I do ...