Category Archives: Interviews

Do you suffer from a chronic disease (High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Heart Disease)? If not, kudos to you, but you most likely know someone who does. 6 out of 10 Americans are diagnosed with one chronic disease while 4 out of 10 are diagnosed with two or more. Most chronic disease develops overtime,Continue reading “LIFT by Selina”

If the thought of a healthier you and a healthier planet is your goal this new year, why not begin taking the first steps today to move forward, make a difference, and be the change. Take action this holiday season and learn how you can have a positive impact on your community and the planet.Continue reading “Holly’s Habbits”

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Interested in becoming part of something so awesome it may ultimately change your life forever? Come visit Corpus Christi VegFest 2021, Saturday, October 9th from 10-4 at Heritage Park. Taste “free food” samples! See cooking demonstrations! Hear the latest information on health and nutrition! Join the community andContinue reading “Corpus Christi VegFest 2021”

Former Corpus Christi resident, PBnJ Member and Lifestyle Medicine Doctor to speak at Corpus Christi VegFest 2021 “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. These are the profound words of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. “Despite the strong body of evidence favoring plant-based diets, including studies showing a willingness of theContinue reading “Jeffrey M Pierce, MD”

“The best representation of your health is what is on your plate” Michael Klapper, MD Our most primitive, essential survival instinct is fueling our bodies! Nutrients, in the foods we eat, provide us with the energy needed to get us through our day. These same nutrients keep our hearts beating, our brains active and ourContinue reading “John Massengale, RDN,LD”

PBnJ is committed to supporting and promoting awareness of the profound effect of food and nutrition on our health. As our community is in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, it is essential that we discuss the important role nutrition plays in the current state of our health. Many people of Nueces county suffer fromContinue reading “Shelby Killion – Food and Fit Solutions”

There is so much rhetoric regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, causing confusion, fear and anxiety. The pandemic is a wake-up call from the complacency of our personal health. It is the ultimate drill. So what can we do now to attain a sense of control: know and take charge of the state of your health. TheContinue reading “Dr. Belinda Gonzalez”

It is extremely important to understand the causality of chronic disease in our society. Our bodies are resilient, but over time with repetitive insult, symptoms will begin to emerge. We see these ailments in our aged loved ones and perhaps others not beyond there middle years. There are many etiologies of chronic health conditions, butContinue reading “Dr. Lofton Misick”

PBnJ of Corpus Christi would like to connect it’s members to valuable resources in our community that can help us better understand the effects of our food choices on our lives and the life of our planet. In this interview, we introduce Melissa Zamora of Corpus Christi Texas Master Composters.

PlantEd by the Bay introduces Charley Pena, the founder, owner and operator of Sun Sweetened Vegan. Ms Pena is a member of PETA. She is a supporter of our local animal shelters and an advocate for the Surfrider Foundation.  Sun Sweetened Vegan is the vehicle by which Charley promotes a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. We welcome Charley toContinue reading “Charley Pena of Sun Sweetened Vegan”