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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I Went Vegan After Cardiac Arrest Nearly Killed Me
February 12, 2013, will live in infamy as my “death day,” but perhaps it would be more accurate to call it my…
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The Whole Grain Flour Guide
Today’s supermarkets have baking aisles that are crammed with whole grain flour choices. The tasty, nutrient-dense options are all exciting—but they can…
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I Went Plant-Based to Avoid Needing Statins. The Results Have Been Incredible
My family was self-sufficient on our small Iowa farm in the 1960s and ’70s. We raised, butchered, and packaged cattle, pigs, and…
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Plant-Based Diets and 3 Types of Arthritis: A Look at the Evidence
Poor diet has been identified as one of the top actual causes of death in the United States time and again. But…
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From Couch Potato to Avid Cyclist: My Plant-Based Transformation
In the fall and winter of 2017 I was traveling a lot and eating at restaurants with colleagues who always wanted the…
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How to Make Vegan Sushi at Home
Sushi is easy to make at home, and it’s a super-healthy option for snacks and meals. Plus, you can get creative and…
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9 Things You Need to Know About Diet and Depression
More than 8 percent of American adults age 20 and older have experienced depression in a given two-week period, according to Centers…
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I Fully Recovered From a Heart Attack in 3 Months of Eating Plants
Two years ago, in January 2018, I had a heart attack. I wasn’t a candidate for one: I had no particular family…
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Fit After 40: Tips on Becoming Your Personal Best
Like many people do, as I approached my 40th birthday, I began to analyze where I stood with my health and fitness….
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New Report: Plant-Based Diets Can Help Tame Asthma
Although data have suggested for decades that asthma responds to dietary interventions, a comprehensive report published in the March 2020 issue of…
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Why Going Vegan Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for the Environment
Adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet isn’t just good for your health: It’s also one of the best things you can do for…
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