I’m a Weight-Loss Therapist Who Struggled with Obesity—Until I Went Plant-Based
Armando “Dr. Mondo” Gonzalez could lose the weight but couldn’t keep it off. Last year, he finally found a diet for sustainable…
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I Used to Have MS Relapses Every 6 Months. After Going Plant-Based, I Haven’t Relapsed in 10 Years
Tired of relapses and reluctant to go on medication, Corinne Nijjer decided to try using a plant-based diet to treat MS. She…
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What a Plant-Based Diet Did to My Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, and Triglycerides
After some frightening lab results, Jeff Rosenblum became determined to lower his cholesterol by exercising daily and eating right. Then he found…
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I Lost 100 Pounds in Two Years on a Plant-Based Diet
Allyson was on the wait-list for bariatric surgery when she discovered a plant-based diet and transformed her health. For as far back…
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30 Pounds Lighter, I’m Hiking Glaciers and Reaching New Highs on a Plant-Based Diet
Monika Kurasiewicz had resigned herself to a life of weight gain and health problems. Then she adopted a plant-based weight-loss diet and…
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How I Reversed My Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet, by NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Update 1/3/2022: One of our favorite plant-based success stories is now mayor of New York City. Watch our five-minute documentary film with…
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After Breast Cancer, a Plant-Based Diet Gave Me a New Lease on Life
After breast cancer treatment and years spent suffering the side effects of medications, Teri Carpenter felt broken, beaten down, and ready to…
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I Thought I Ate Healthy. Then I Was Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes
In my younger years, I participated in the Ironman Triathlon, so healthy eating and exercise were part of my daily routine. As…
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Losing Weight, Gaining Energy: How a Plant-Based Diet Changed My Life
After college, Richard Hubbard headed down a dangerous path of weight gain and hypertension. Plant-based eating helped him reverse course. My bad…
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I Went Plant-Based and Conquered My Cystic Acne
For years, Kiernan battled cystic acne, attempting to keep breakouts at bay with medication and topical treatments. Nothing made a difference—until she…
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How I Went from Being an Obese BBQ Chef to a Healthy Vegan Chef
In 2011, I took over a small restaurant in my town and, shortly after, turned it into a BBQ joint. Over the…
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I Lost 64 Pounds in 7 Months on a Plant-Based Diet
Last November, because of a change to my insurance, I had my first appointment with a new physician. I went into the…
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