Anika Nayak
Heading to Super Bowl LV? Here are the 12 Best Places to Go For Plant-Based Food in Tampa
Tampa is in the news. Host of the upcoming Superbowl LV between hometeam Bucs and the Chiefs, Tampa has always been known and loved for the nearby beaches and sunny weather. It is also one of the best cities to be vegan as not only do a lot of the local eateries carry a variety of plant-based fare, …
Cardiologist Athlete Says Eating Plant-Based Is As Important As Staying Active
When you think about heart disease, you imagine an overweight, older male experiencing heart palpitations and chest pain. That’s definitely valid, but a cardiologist who is an athlete also wants people to know that heart disease is not one-size-fits-all, and it can show up in a …
It’s Thyroid Health Month! The 5 Best Foods to Improve Thyroid Function
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month, a time dedicated to promoting the prevention, treatment, and cure of thyroid-related illnesses. Thyroid disease is more common than you may think––an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60 percent of them…
This Chronically Ill Influencer Reduced Her Pain With a Plant-Based Diet
Gigi Robinson is a photographer and influencer with a focus on body confidence, chronic illness, and clean beauty. As a child, she was diagnosed with a trio of conditions: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)...
7 Expert Tips to Stick With Dry January. Tip 1: Start Now! Mocktails Anyone?
Whether you started on January 1st or are just coming to the idea that a month without booze might be a good idea, the notion of giving up alcohol for January is catching on around the globe. Dry January was started in 2013 in the UK with 4,000 participants, and now more than 4 m…
5 Natural Hangover Remedies That Really Work, According To a Doctor
It’s the end of 2020 and for some of us, it’s about celebrating the end of this emotionally draining year. Despite your personal outlook, you may find yourself with a drink in your hand, especially during New Year's Eve celebrations.
This time of year, experts pre…
This time of year, experts pre…
Can’t Sleep? Eat These 5 Key Nutrients to Sleep Better and Longer
If it’s difficult for you to get a restful night of sleep every night, you're not alone: According to the CDC, one in three adults in the United States sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night. Our national insomnia is linked to a variety of causes,&n…
This 83-Year Old Triathlete Beat Breast Cancer On a Raw Vegan Diet
Ruth Heidrich is an athlete, author, and breast cancer survivor who has adopted a vegan lifestyle for over thirty years now. On a plant-based diet, Heidrich saw her breast cancer go into remission, and she progressed from running marathons to doing triathlons, becoming the first known vegan to …
5 Best Foods to Fight Seasonal Depression and Lift Mood all Winter
If you’re starting to feel those winter blues as the temperatures drop and the sun barely stays above the horizon for over eight hours, understand that your feelings you’re not alone. About 10 million Americans experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) ev…
This Influencer Reversed Her Prediabetes and Lost 80 Pounds on a Vegan Diet
JennyLee Molina is a vegan influencer, entrepreneur, and mom. For years, she fell prey to the Standard American Diet (SAD) where she chose convenience over health like many other Americans –– until she found out she was at risk of contracting a chronic illness...