Tami Fertig
Tami Fertig is a longtime writer and editor based in Portland, Oregon, covering food and nutrition. She loves hiking, biking, and discovering new farmers markets with her family. Find her on LinkedIn.
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New Lancet Study: Poor Diet Leading Cause of Death and Disability
Nearly 11 million people died from diet-related diseases last year, according to a new study published in the international medical journal The…
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Reversing Arthritis on a Plant-Based Diet: A Conversation with Iida van der Byl-Knoefel
When Iida van der Byl-Knoefel developed inflammatory arthritis at the age of 32, she could barely walk down the stairs of her…
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Loose Skin After Weight Loss: What You Should Know
If you’ve been struggling to lose weight, adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet can be particularly rewarding. You’ll shed excess weight while enjoying…
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University of Florida Hospital Launches Plant-Based Patient Menu
You couldn’t always order a tofu vegetable stir-fry or lentil bolognese at the University of Florida Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla….
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Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Majority of Supermarket Meat
Roughly 75 percent of the meat sold at grocery stores in the United States contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria, aka superbugs, according to a…
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Dr. John McDougall Announces Retirement from Clinical Practice: What’s Next for the Plant-Based Pioneer?
John McDougall, MD, has worn many hats over the years: best-selling author, plant-based pioneer, board-certified doctor of internal medicine, starch advocate. He…
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Beyond Butter: 8 Healthy Ways to Top Your Morning Toast
Banishing butter and margarine from your diet does wonders for your arteries, but it also begs the question, “What will I put…
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