Health & Nutrition

Today marks the anniversary of the first known case of COVID-19 being diagnosed in the United States. Now, with a more infectious strain racing through the population, further threatening our health until we can get a vaccine, we need to stay healthy and reduce our risk of suffering the wo…

From weight loss to saving the planet, there are many benefits of taking the plant-based plunge. For some of us, learning how we can reduce our carbon footprint by ditching meat and dairy is enough, but for others, inspiration to go plant-based needs to be clearly connected to positively impact…

Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that shows meat-free diets are better for your health, the environment, and animal welfare, many are reluctant to embrace a plant-based diet. Perhaps one of those people was once you. Myths and misperceptions surrounding veganism make changing someo…

You know how every decade your body loses muscle mass, and adds more fat, in what is considered an inevitable downward spiral into aging? This process is called sarcopenia and "sad to say, it starts in your ’30s," according to Susan Vannucci, RD, Ph...

Dr. Andrew Freeman is known as the Vegan Cardiologist, but to his patients, he is simply a great doctor who wants them to eat more plant-based to be their healthiest, both now, during the coronavirus pandemic, and later, when heart disease shows up...

Anyone who has wanted to bring their athletic performance to the next level or has been dealing with persistent injuries should consider switching to a plant-based diet, according to sports doctors, who extoll the virtues of plant-based foods to lower inflammation and boost performance...

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…

With the new year in full swing, the number one resolution people have made is to eat healthier, and a larger than never number are committing to eating plant-based for the first time. Like adopting any new diet, the act of giving up meat, dairy and most animal products,  means t…

Grapefruit has the rare high-level combination of zinc and vitamin C, two immune-boosting compounds to harness now. The reddish-pink citrus fruit is loaded with powerful antioxidants in the pulp, the peel, and the juice, delivering a hefty dose of essential nutrients and vitamins to strengthen your …

Sadly, the coronavirus pandemic continues to rear its ugly head, but with the advent of multiple vaccines, we’re all feeling a little more hopeful at the start of this year that there will soon be light at the end of the tunnel. Doubtless, it’s been an incredibly difficult time for virtually everyon…