Nutrition
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WellnessSee articleNew Major Review: 20 Years of Studies Link Plant-Based Diets to Lower Rates of Heart Disease, Cancer
A major new review of the past 20 years of scientific research presents some of the strongest evidence yet that plant-based diets can help prevent the two leading causes of death worldwide: cardiovascular disease and cancer. A joint undertaking between researchers at the University of Bologna in Italy and the Stanford University School of Medicine, […] -
WellnessSee articleMassive New Study Presents Strongest Evidence Yet Linking Processed Foods to Range of Health Problems
In Brief Most of us know that potato chips, store-bought pastries, and sodas aren’t the foundation of a healthy diet. But how bad for us are these foods, really? A new review of research involving nearly 10 million participants offers some of the most compelling evidence yet that highly processed foods undermine our mental and […] -
WellnessSee articlePlant-Based Diets Could Slash Sleep Apnea Risk by up to 29%, Study Finds
A healthy plant-based diet may be an effective tool for combating obstructive sleep apnea, significantly lowering the risk of the disorder and relieving symptoms for those who already have it, new research suggests. In a study published last week in ERJ Open Research, researchers analyzed data from more than 14,000 people to evaluate whether the […] -
WellnessSee articleEvery Bit Counts: Research Shows Big Benefits for Swapping Out Even 1 Daily Serving of Meat, Eggs
Want to go plant-based for your health but aren’t quite ready to overhaul your diet entirely? Good news: A large-scale study suggests that replacing just one daily serving of animal products with whole plant foods may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and premature death. The meta-analysis, led by Germany-based diabetes […] -
WellnessSee articleEat Your Veggies, Cut Parkinson’s Risk by 22%, New Large-Scale Study Suggests
Higher adherence to a healthy plant-based diet is linked with significantly lower risks of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to new research published in Movement Disorders. The study also investigated the impact of unhealthy plant-based eating patterns, finding that diets with more refined grains and sugar-sweetened beverages increased the disease risk. Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy You Probably Don’t Need a Probiotic Supplement
Of the trillions of microbes living in your gut, the majority are friendly, helping to absorb nutrients, optimize immune function, prevent disease, and keep bad bacteria in check. You want to have as many of these “good bacteria” as possible. Probiotics offer one way to up your count. Think of them like reinforcements, brought in […] -
NutritionSee articleAre Potatoes Actually Healthy? What Research Reveals
The average American consumes nearly 50 pounds of potatoes per year, making it the most popular vegetable in the United States. So why do the starchy spuds still have a bad rap? From fitness influencers to low-carb fad diet enthusiasts, you’ve surely heard the advice to steer clear of potatoes if you’re trying to lose […] -
WellnessSee articleThe No-B.S. Guide to Plant-Based Protein
It’s the question that vegans and whole-food, plant-based eaters hear all the time: “Where do you get your protein?” Given the abundance of misinformation on the subject, concern over protein deficiency is understandable—but totally unfounded in science. In this guide, we’ll review what protein is, how much protein we need, how much most people are […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy Every Vegan and Vegetarian Needs Vitamin B12
Eating a plant-based diet is one of the most healthful actions you can take, but it carries the very serious and potentially fatal risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. Although plant-based diets are full of other vitamins and minerals, they are generally devoid of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is naturally found in animal foods […]
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