Hey Reader,

Growing up, soul food wasn’t just something we ate... it was something we felt.

I can still remember the smell of greens simmering on my mother’s stovetop (it was my job to wash them lol), the smell of sweet potato pie wafting through the house, and the warm cornbread straight from the oven.

Food was how we gathered, how we celebrated, and how we coped.

But as I got older and especially after becoming a physician, I started to wrestle with the reality that many of the dishes I loved were high in sodium, sugar, and saturated fat.

It created tension: how could I honor my roots and prioritize my health?

That’s the question that eventually led me to reimagine soul food through a plant-based lens. Not as a sacrifice, but as an evolution.

Because here's the truth:

✨Soul food can still be rich in flavor, family, and culture and support longevity and vitality at the same time.

With some simple swaps and intentional ingredients, the dishes we love can become both comforting and nourishing.

🧡 In fact, plant-based soul food has the power to heal generational health patterns, while still honoring the traditions that connect us.

This Soul Food Month, I invite you to celebrate in a way that blends heritage and health.

Here’s how:

🎥 Try these plant-powered classics:

​

​

📖 Read this week’s blog:​
​👉 Celebrating National Soul Food Month: Honoring the Legacy, Nourishing the Future​

In the blog, I explore the deep history of soul food, how it's evolving, and how you can celebrate with intention, whether you're cooking a new dish or reflecting on a beloved memory.

🌽 Download and try these vegan soul food recipes:

• ​My Vegan Cornbread Recipe​
• ​My Cheezee Vegan Mac-n-Cheese​

💭 Let’s keep the conversation going:​
​What’s one soul food memory or dish that holds a special place in your heart?​
​Hit reply and tell me. I’d truly love to hear it.​
​

To your health and longevity, Dr. Monique May The Physician In The Kitchen Fixing America's Health, One Plate at a Time!

P.S. Want to keep your favorite soul food flavors on hand year-round? Grab a bottle of my low-sodium, vegan Worcestershire sauce at veganwsauce.com. It’s a pantry essential for next-level collards, beans, marinades, and more!

​

PO BOX 1062, Harrisburg, NC 28075
​Unsubscribe · Preferences​