Michelle McCarthy
Michelle McCarthy is a communications specialist in the field of higher education and longtime writer and editor. Over the course of her 25-year career, she has written on topics that range from nonprofits and celebrity news to the world's most tattooed man. A nature lover, she enjoys hiking, swimming and van life. Her passions include experimenting with plant-based recipes and sharing the positive effects of the lifestyle.
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See article15 Plant-Based TikTok Accounts Worth Following
Spice up your TikTok scroll with a dose of healthy inspiration from some of the most creative vegan and whole-food, plant-based content creators out there. Whether you’re hunting for new recipe ideas, quick kitchen hacks, or the latest plant-based nutrition tips, these TikTok accounts deliver the goods—one fun, informative video at a time. We’ve rounded […] -
See articleDon’t Overlook These 5 Sneaky Signs of Heart Disease
Heart disease kills more than 700,000 Americans each year and one person every 36 seconds in the United States, making it the leading cause of death in the country. While it’s often a silent killer with no noticeable symptoms, there are telltale signs of heart disease, such as chest pain and arm numbness. But there […] -
See articleVegan Strong Plantbuilt Team Heads Back to the Mr. America Competition with New Member Briana Jones
Photo by Charlotte Foerschler She’s a mother, nurse, marathon runner, and Navy veteran…and now Briana Jones is hoping to add another title to her impressive résumé: vegan champion. After being introduced to CrossFit through a Groupon deal, she quickly fell in love with the sport and joined the Vegan Strong Plantbuilt team, a diverse group […] -
See articlePlant-Based Pros Share Their Favorite Quick Breakfasts
The first meal of the day has long been touted as the most important one. But fueling your brain and your body with a home-cooked breakfast can be challenging when you’re half-awake and rushing out the door. We asked a few plant-based pros about their easy go-to breakfast recipes to inspire you to start your […] -
See articleWorld’s Largest Team of Vegan Strength Athletes Set to Compete at 2022 Mr. America Competition
Update 10/20/2022: The results are in! Find out how the Vegan Strong PlantBuilt team performed below. As one of the world’s most iconic sports festivals, the Mr. America competition calls to mind images of top-tier athletes with tan, oiled skin holding angular poses that show off their perfectly ripped bodies. Now, a team of elite […] -
See articleHuge New Study Finds Healthy Foods Are Better for the Environment
Good news for people who’d rather not choose between nutrition and sustainability: A large-scale study of more than 57,000 food products sold in the United Kingdom and Ireland found that more nutritious items tend to be better for the planet than those with less nutritional value. Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, […] -
See articleNew Study: Plant-Based Diet Beats Ketogenic Diets for Cutting Cancer Risk, Improving Outcomes
A whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet is more effective than a ketogenic diet at reducing cancer risk and improving long-term health outcomes after cancer treatment, according to a new study published in JAMA Oncology. The scientific review, conducted by Hematologic Oncologist Urvi Shah, MD, and Medical Oncologist Neil Iyengar, MD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center […] -
See article4 out of 5 Americans Have ‘Suboptimal’ Heart Health, American Heart Association Says in New Report
Just 1 in 5 people in the United States have optimal cardiovascular health, while 4 out of 5 have suboptimal (“low” or “moderate”) cardiovascular health, according to a recent study published in the American Heart Association’s scientific journal Circulation. The AHA also published an updated Life’s Essential 8, a checklist for measuring and monitoring cardiovascular […] -
See articleMajor Medical Association Endorses Plant-Based Diet as Primary Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
A diet rich in whole plant foods can serve as the primary tool for achieving remission of Type 2 diabetes in adults, according to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), an independent medical professional association. The ACLM released an expert consensus statement titled “Dietary Interventions to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Adults with a […] -
See article5 Produce-Delivery Services that Bring the Farmers Market to You
Whether you’re strapped for time or just a fan of convenience, having fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to your door simply makes life easier. A plethora of produce-delivery services available today make it possible to shop the bountiful offerings of a farmers market from the comfort of home. Here are five of our favorites to […] -
See articleSpring Clean Your Fridge in 4 Steps
We’ve all been there. After spending time and money buying fruits, veggies, and other healthy foods, you haphazardly toss everything into the fridge, where it goes bad before it gets eaten. Don’t fret. Here’s a four-step plan to organize your fridge and get you on the road to cooking healthy meals—all while reducing food waste. […]
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