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Freshwater Abuse and Loss: Where Is It All Going?

By Richard Oppenlander, D.D.S. | Posted on May 20, 2013

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Along with climate change, perhaps the most pressing concern we have regarding sustaining our lives, and future life on earth, is our supply of fresh water. From 1941 to 2011 the world’s population has tripled, but freshwater consumption has quadrupled, which is predicted to leave forty percent of the world’s population facing severe water stress by the year 2020. One third of all counties in the lower United States (1,100 counties spanning fourteen states) will face water shortages by 2050, with more than 400 of them at “extremely high risk.” Continue reading →

Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy—People Are Desperate for Change

By John McDougall, M.D. | Posted on May 16, 2013

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I have no intention of criticizing the famous actress, Angelina Jolie, for her decision to have both breasts removed in an effort to improve her chances for a longer life. (National headlines on May 15, 2013.) I have treated nearly a thousand people with breast cancer over my 45-year career in medicine. From my experience, I can safely say that she has agonized over this decision. Continue reading →

How a Plant-Based Lifestyle Helped Me Regain My Health and Youthfulness

By Victoria Fiore | Posted on May 15, 2013

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For most of my adult life, I battled health and weight issues. Since about 18 years old, I fluctuated in weight and clothing sizes, and it was ever so frustrating. I tried so many things, like long workouts in the gym, weight-loss pills, restricting carbs, and so on. I was doing anything possible to get those fifty pounds off, but the results were always unsatisfying. Each time I lost weight, I ended up gaining back more than I originally lost. I eventually cancelled my useless gym membership and settled for occasional evening strolls.

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

By Rip Esselstyn | Posted on May 13, 2013

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These quesadillas from My Beef with Meat are a regular with the Engine 2 plant-strong Hall family. They are simple to make and very satisfying.

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My First 50-Mile Ultra-Marathon Was a Success

By Kathleen Leonard | Posted on May 13, 2013

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On race day for the 50-mile Mt. Si Ultra, I woke up at 4 a.m. and began getting ready. I ate a heaping bowl of oatmeal with strawberries and raisins. At 6 a.m. I was on the starting line. The weather was low 50′s and rain, which is not my favorite for racing.

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Caramel Apples

By Chef AJ | Posted on May 8, 2013

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When I gave up processed and refined sweeteners I never thought I would be able to enjoy a caramel apple again, until I created this recipe. Even without caramel, they look just like the real thing and people of all ages love them!

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Q&A with Rip Esselstyn on His New Book, “My Beef with Meat”

By Forks Over Knives | Posted on May 8, 2013

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Rip Esselstyn, the former firefighter featured in Forks Over Knives and bestselling author of The Engine 2 Diet, has written a new book, My Beef with Meat. The book arrives in stores on May 14. We had a chance to catch up with Rip to discuss his new book and more.

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Curried French Lentils

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This is one of my favorite go-to meals. It’s easy to prepare, all in one pot, and is very flavorful and satisfying. It can be eaten alone as a stew, over some brown jasmine rice, or ladled into steamed corn tortillas with rice for an even heartier meal.

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Excerpt from Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

By T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. | Posted on May 1, 2013

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The Modern Health-Care Myth
From Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

“He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.” —Thomas Fuller

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Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes

By Dreena Burton | Posted on April 29, 2013

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This soup has an irresistible quality; the flavors are deep and earthy with some sweetness from the potatoes. Don’t let the number of ingredients intimidate you – they build layers of flavor, but this soup is not at all difficult to make!