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A 501c3 non-profit combining efforts of healthcare providers and community members to promote lifestyle changes to improve the health of America. Join us!

06/21/2026

Summer is a powerful time to reconnect children with the joy of real food—especially in the kitchen, where learning, creativity, and nutrition come together. When kids help prepare colorful, plant-powered meals, they don’t just make food—they build lifelong memories, confidence, and a healthier relationship with what they eat.

From vibrant strawberries and blueberries to crisp greens, peppers, and pineapple, every ingredient becomes an opportunity to explore nature’s colors and flavors. These simple, hands-on moments help children see that healthy eating can be joyful, fun, and deeply satisfying.

At More Plants on Plates USA, we believe every child deserves access to nourishing foods and meaningful food experiences—at home, in classrooms, and across school communities. When we bring kids into the kitchen, we’re not just teaching recipes—we’re shaping habits that last a lifetime.

Let’s set a new standard for children’s nutrition by making fresh, wholesome, plant-powered foods a daily experience, not an exception.

Discover how to bring More Plants on Plates to your child’s school or district:
https://www.moreplantsonplatesusa.org

More Plants on Plates USA
https://www.moreplantsonplatesusa.org

06/20/2026

Sickle cell warriors understand something many overlook—every single daily choice can either support flow, resilience, and strength or add more stress to an already challenged system. What we eat is a big part of who we think, feel and behave. It can determine how and if we function, recover, and thrive.

At the Plant Based Nutrition Movement (PBNM), we recognize that supporting warriors means going beyond awareness—it means empowering action. Nourishing the body with simple, whole, anti-inflammatory foods is one of the most powerful ways to support circulation, energy balance, and long-term wellness.

Small shifts matter. Choosing foods that are closer to nature helps reduce internal stressors and supports the body’s ability to do what it is designed to do: protect, repair, and sustain life.

This is about more than food. It’s about giving every warrior the tools to live with greater strength, stability, and dignity—one plate at a time.

Explore how we are supporting sickle cell warriors and their families:
https://pbnm.org/sickle-cell-warriors-20262/

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

06/18/2026

The theme here? The closer to nature, the better your body responds. Whole, simple, real ingredients win every time. 🌱

Which one are you reaching for today? Drop it below 👇

06/16/2026

Let’s switch up our meals ✨

06/16/2026

Did you know the food on your plate could be driving chronic disease?

The Standard American Diet, packed with refined carbs, processed chemicals, and animal products — is a major contributor to today's rising rates of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

I watched this firsthand with my husband. By the time he was 50, he had a heart attack. His doctor's advice? Lean into plant-based foods. And here's why it matters:

There's a BIG difference between:
✅ Complex carbs (fruits, veggies, beans, whole grains)
❌ Refined carbs (processed foods loaded with chemicals, additives & preservatives)

The scary part? Many of those additives have been BANNED in other countries — yet they're still showing up in everyday American food.

Your body doesn't know what to do with these ingredients. But it DOES know how to thrive on whole, plant-based foods. 🌱

Has food played a role in your health journey? Share below 👇

06/15/2026

Our grandparents carry a deep wisdom and a fierce love that shapes our families for generations. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we honor the beautiful, protective role that elders play in looking out for their children and grandchildren—especially when it comes to passing down the foundational principles of using food and lifestyle as medicine.

Grandparents are often our steady anchors and support of future generations. Whether they are teaching the little ones how to harvest fresh herbs, sharing traditional whole-food recipes to teens, or demonstrating the healing power of a walk in nature to the entire family, they instill lifestyle habits that protect the next generations for decades.

When we protect and uplift our seniors, we have the chance to preserve a vital, living library of family stories, health, and resilience.

At Plant Based Nutrition Movement (PBNM), we believe a brighter future is built when generations stand together for a healthier, safer world for every generation.

Discover our family wellness resources at: PBNM.org

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

06/14/2026

Since bringing families together in the kitchen is a beautiful way to celebrate summer traditions, try the idea of the simple, wholesome joy of creating colorful, plant-powered treats with your kids!

We support having More Plants On Plates at home and in schools: MorePlantsOnPlatesUSA.org

Getting children involved in the kitchen at home builds wonderful memories and establishes a healthy relationship with real food, like easily creating a festive summer salad or tasty treat using nature's own brilliant colors—think rows of sweet strawberries, crisp bananas, and plump blueberries topped with crunchy granola, or a hearty green salad with peppers, broccoli, grapes, and pineapples topped with chopped walnuts.

Take a picture once it’s complete, then scoop it up into bowls to enjoy the delicious sweetness of a real food.

You’ve created a delicious, hands-on activity that fills their bellies with natural fiber, their hearts with pride in what they’ve made, and memories of family fun.

Let’s set a new standard for the nutrition children deserve everywhere—at home and especially at school with access to wholesome, fresh options all year round.

Discover how to bring More Plants on Plates to your child’s school or district at: MorePlantsOnPlatesUSA.org

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

06/13/2026

When you live with sickle cell, staying ahead of dehydration is one of a Warrior’s most tactical daily moves. Actively creating an environment where your blood can circulate smoothly reduces the chance of a pain crisis.

Find out what we’re doing for Warriors: YouTube.com/shorts/tgEJBNFTruw

Looking for a community that honors your strength, supports your journey, and helps you fuel the Warrior within? We know that pairing clean hydration with anti-inflammatory foods gives your body the ultimate edge to maintain its energy and flow.

Find simple, anti-inflammatory dishes on our recipes resource page right here: https://pbnm.org/resources/recipes

There's power in knowing the truth about hydration & flow and fueling the warrior within!

Watch & Learn: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tgEJBNFTruw

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

06/12/2026

Before a child can truly learn, they must be nourished first. A hungry body and a poorly fed mind cannot absorb, retain, or thrive no matter how gifted the teacher or how excellent the curriculum.

We are committed to this philosophy and our website reflects it with resources you can use from recipes to alternative medicine / lifestyle medicine physicians. Take a few minutes to see what we have to offer that will cost you nothing other than the time to explore.
https://pbnm.org

Nourish the child. Educate the future.

Feeding children well is one of the most profound investments a family, a school, and a society can make. It is not a privilege reserved for the few. It is a right that belongs to every child, everywhere.

Meryl Fury, MS, RN
President/CEO, Plant Based Nutrition Movement
https://pbnm.org

06/09/2026

It is essential to approach food packaging with a critical eye. While products such as Pop-Tarts may advertise "organic ingredients," they can still contain refined flours, additives, and high sugar content. It is important to recognize that visually appealing packaging does not always equate to nutritional value. Prioritizing whole, nutritious foods is vital for maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding empty calories.

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