Migraines Held Me Back for Decades, Until I Went Plant-Based
I can barely remember a time when I didn’t hate the word “migraine” and its little sister, “headache.” I had my first…
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Ingredient IQ: Okra
Okra was introduced to North America by enslaved people brought over from West Africa in the 17th century. Ever since, it has…
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I’m Reversing Metabolic Syndrome on a Plant-Based Diet
As a young schoolteacher in the 1980s and early 1990s, I completed several Olympic-distance triathlons. I stopped competing in these events when…
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I Cut My Weight in Half on a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
I started struggling with obesity during childhood. Despite many attempts to manage my weight, it continually crept up. I was eventually diagnosed…
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Could Changing Our Diets Defeat COVID-19?
In the early 1980s, I organized and helped lead a comprehensive study of diet, lifestyle, and disease mortality in rural China and…
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How to Kick Up Your Breakfast Bowl Game
Sweet or savory, hot or cold, a breakfast bowl is the busy cook’s best friend in the morning. Here are our top…
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Faced with Gastric Bypass Surgery, I Tried a Plant-Based Diet Instead
I’m from Kansas City and grew up on barbecue. I ate a lot of ribs, chicken, brisket, and pulled pork. I began…
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In-Season Produce: Your Guide to Summer Vegetables and Fruits
Buy only the best when you shop for produce this summer. Read on for a rundown of all the fruits and vegetables…
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Meet Betty Holston Smith, the 79-Year-Old Vegan Competing in 100-Mile Races
Betty Holston Smith, a running coach from Rockville, Maryland, has logged over 100,000 miles, including 85 marathons, 29 ultramarathons, and countless half-marathons…
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New Study: Consuming Dairy Ineffective in Preventing Bone Loss and Fractures for Menopausal Women
A new study reveals dairy products may not protect women’s bones during menopause, when preserving bone mass is most critical. The study,…
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From Sedentary Asthma Sufferer to Long-Distance Runner on a Plant-Based Diet
Growing up, asthma made me self-conscious, and I limited my physical activity because of it. I didn’t want to be the girl…
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Ingredient IQ: Basil
The hot, sunny days of summer bring out the best in this aromatic herb. Here’s how to select, store, and prepare basil…
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