Susan Levin, MS, RD
Susan Levin is director of nutrition education at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine. Levin researches and writes about the connection between plant-based diets and a reduced risk of chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Find her on Twitter.
All Contributions from Susan Levin, MS, RD (3)
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See articleWhat’s Wrong with Eggs?
A common question I hear as a dietitian (second only to “Where do you get your protein?” of course) is “What’s wrong with eggs?” Where to begin? Let’s start with the obvious egg facts. Eggs have zero dietary fiber, and about 70 percent of their calories are from fat—a big portion of which is saturated. […] -
See articleWill Switching to Organic Meat, Dairy and Eggs Save Your Health?
So-called organic meat, dairy and eggs are sold as a means for people to reduce their exposure to hormones and chemical toxins. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) states that animals raised on an organic operation must be fed organic feed and given access to the outdoors. They are given no antibiotics or growth […] -
See articleWhy Parents Should Want Vegan Children
The vegan diet based in whole-foods has been proven to prevent death from heart disease, reduce “bad” cholesterol levels, and lower blood pressure. It’s also associated with lower body weight, lower rates of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Sounds like the solution to most of America’s health problems, doesn’t it? While the science is […]
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