The latest health news on the benefits of eating a plant-based diet to prevent and lower your risk of heart disease, obesity, cancer and more.
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5 Things I Learned Going Mostly Plant-Based for Over Three Years
When you go plant-based, first your body has an adjustment period. It took me two full weeks for a new level of energy to kick in. The switch over from animal protein to plant-based protein from sources like legumes, tofu, nuts, seeds, and other plant foods like vegetables was a gradual one...
“I Tried Drinking Chlorophyll Water for a Week. Here’s What Happened”
It seems that everywhere you look, people are mixing deep, rich green chlorophyll into their drinking water, in order to benefit from all of its purported health benefits, which include everything from clearer skin to better digestive health, as well as ambitious promises of detoxifying our kidneys and liver and promoting natural weight loss...
The Top 20 Vegetables With the Most Protein to Add to Your Plate
Want to add protein to your day but don't know where to start? Stop scratching your head at the farmer's market and check out this list with the top 20 most protein-dense veggies so you know what
17 Immune-Boosting Foods to Help You Fight Off Viruses
Why do we all need to know the best foods to boost the immune system? Because while we all are so over COVID-19, unfortunately, COVID is not done with us. Plus, it's flu season, so it only makes sense to supply your immune system with everything it needs to defend itself against any virus...
The Complete Guide to Whole Grains That Are Healthier Than Simple Carbs
You probably know that simple carbs allow blood sugar to spike and insulin to signal that any extra energy should be carted off to storage as fat. But what you may not realize is that a healthy diet of mostly plant-based foods should include minimally processed whole grains to help you feel full and provide fiber, nutrients, and even protein.
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5 Tips to Save Money on Groceries and Eat More Plant-Forward
When you go to the supermarket, do you skip the produce section, convinced that all the fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds are pricier food choices for your family? Author Mia Syn, a Registered Dietician in South Carolina, has written a new book, Mostly Plant-Based, which offers easy, affordable recipes that are both nutrient-dense and plant-forward so that you can eat healthy ever
3 Simple Tips to Beat Holiday Stress from a Doctor
The holidays are not just the most wonderful time of the year, but also are unfortunately the unhealthiest time of the year for heart health, says a cardiologist who has advice for getting through the season intact, and even healthier than ever. Heart at...
How to Eat to Help Lower Risk of Colon Cancer, According to Experts
Colon cancer is often thought of as an old person's disease, but sadly, more and more younger people are turning up with this cancer, the second most deadly in the U.S., according to the statistics that show that while the risk increases with age, the rates of this cancer are skyrocketing among people under the age of 50. The rate of people gett
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The Health Benefits of Miso Soup, from Gut Health to Fighting Inflammation
If the only time you've ever eaten miso soup is at a Japanese restaurant, it may be time to reconsider that approach and add miso to your weekly or even daily menu. Miso soup has been linked to health benefits such as improving gut health, as well as fighting inflammation...
5 Expert Tips to Keep Your Gut and Brain Healthy This Holiday Season
During the holiday season, prepare for added stress, limited sleep, and overindulgent celebrations. For many, anxiety, sadness, and depression are brought on by the holidays, taking a great toll on our health, particularly our brain health and gut health...