Getting Healthier Together on a Plant-Based Diet
Last year, my husband and I reached a turning point in our health. After several years of gradual weight gain, our BMIs…


Last year, my husband and I reached a turning point in our health. After several years of gradual weight gain, our BMIs…
Around 10 years ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I knew in the back of my mind…
From childhood through my 20s, I was thin and could eat whatever I wanted without gaining weight. When I did start to…
Prior to transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, I had little desire to do anything healthy. I had unfairly lost a court battle…
Before going plant-based, my diet was always what I considered “normal,” with lots of cheese and meat. Some of my favorite foods…
My father has type 2 diabetes. In the summer of 2013, he switched to a whole-food, plant-based diet to manage his disease…
In 2017 I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis concentrated in the spine. For months I had been experiencing…
For 10 years, I experienced debilitating menstrual symptoms—fainting, throwing up, and incredibly painful cramps. It felt like my body was under attack…
I grew up in an unhealthy vegetarian household. My mom, dad, and I were all overweight. We ate a lot of highly…
Update 1/3/2022: One of our favorite plant-based success stories is now mayor of New York City! Read our 2020 interview with NYC…
Like many people, I struggled with my weight from a very early age. I tried nearly every diet you can think of….