I never considered myself an unhealthy eater before going plant-based. When I was a kid, my family lived in France for many…

One night in February 2018, I began experiencing an odd pain in my upper left back and shoulder area. I’d been actively…

My husband, Jay, and I used to eat loads of animal products—all kinds of meat, including organ meats. We loved beef, especially…

For much of my life, I struggled with my weight, always up and down. As a kid I ate the standard American…

I’m from the South, and I grew up on foods like fried chicken, instant mashed potatoes, white rice, and pork. By the…

About 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My doctor told me I could take medication to reduce the…

I ate a standard Western diet for much of my life. In 2006, routine blood tests established that I had high lipid…

I started gradually picking up weight in my 20s and 30s, reaching around 250 pounds by the time I was 35. At…

For much of my life, my diet mainly consisted of sweets, sodas, fast food, and other ultra-processed foods. But after I was…

I’m a disabled combat veteran, retired from the United States Air Force. Several years ago, I found myself grappling with post-traumatic stress…

Growing up with divorced parents who were often locked in court battles, my earliest childhood memories were stressful and tumultuous, and these…

As far back as I can remember, my father instilled in me the value of a healthy lifestyle. Though I know now…