EMBRACING CONSCIOUS EATING Food as Medicine
A FREE digital guide by Berenis Vargas Luna & Carlos Luna
Transform your health through whole food plant-based eating.
Our Story → Your Transformation
When Carlos faced 7 years of diverticulitis hospitalizations and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in my 20s, we discovered food as medicine. This 7-chapter guide shares:
✓ Our real healing journey through plants
✓ Simple explanations of vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, WFPB
✓ The “Fuel vs. Stress” framework (whole foods vs. processed)
✓ Gut health science + body scan practice
✓ Mexican-American recipes that actually taste good
✓ Tools for food deserts and limited access
✓ Journal prompts to build your food relationship
Perfect for:
🌱 Plant-curious beginners
💊 People managing diabetes, gut issues, or chronic conditions
🌮 Anyone wanting Mexican-inspired plant-based meals
🏘️ Chicagoans navigating food deserts
📓 Journalers ready for mindful eating
👨👩👧 Families seeking sustainable wellness
“This isn’t a diet. It’s a homecoming.” – Berenis & Carlos