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How ToSee articleTracye McQuirter Shares Her Best Vegan Travel Tips From a Year Abroad
Photo courtesy Tracye McQuirter Communicating our dietary preferences to restaurant staff can be challenging enough on our home turf, but when our stomachs are grumbling in Guadalajara or we’re feeling peckish in Paris, the potential for error is enough to strike fear in the hearts of even the most intrepid travelers. Subsisting on side salads […] -
WellnessSee articleA Healthy Plant-Based Diet May Slow the Aging Process, New Study Finds
Among the sea of anti-aging products, treatments, and regimens currently on the market, there’s one daily habit that new research suggests actually works to slow the aging process: eating a healthy plant-based diet. A recent study published in BMC Medicine found compelling evidence that people who consume a diet rich in whole plant foods may […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Netflix Docuseries ‘Secrets of the Blue Zones’ Reveals How to Live to 100
In the United States, the average life expectancy recently dropped to 76 years—the lowest it’s been in the past two decades. Extensive research has been conducted on America’s high mortality rates, and experts point to an inadequate health care system, poor city planning, and easy access to firearms among myriad other factors that contribute to […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Reveals Vegan Diets Generate 75% Less Greenhouse Gases Than Meat-Heavy Diets
In the most comprehensive analysis to date of dietary patterns and their climate impact, researchers have found that vegan diets create 75% less greenhouse gas emissions than meat-heavy diets. The study, published recently in Nature Food, analyzed the diets of more than 55,000 people in the United Kingdom and integrated data from 38,000 farms across […] -
Success StoriesSee articleLiving Proof: How a WFPB Diet Has Kept Me Healthy and Energetic Well Into My 60s
From a young age, I was drawn to anything involving natural health. In high school, I began training in martial arts several hours each day. That required strength, stamina, and concentration. I noticed that when I ate meat, I’d experience an initial burst of strength but would tire out quickly, so I decided to give […] -
How ToSee articlePlant-Based Pros Reveal Their Fave Healthy Movie-Night Snacks
Oil, salt, and sugar are often the stars of movie-night snack spreads, so we asked whole-food, plant-based pros what they like to make instead. Swap greasy popcorn and cavity-causing candy for any of these wholesome finger foods, which will satisfy your munchies and pair perfectly with your favorite flick. Apple Pie Bites “These have been […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Confirms Plant-Based Diet Can Promote Type 2 Diabetes Remission
Adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet can help people with Type 2 diabetes achieve remission or significantly decrease their reliance on medication, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Researchers analyzed the health records of 59 Type 2 diabetes patients who were treated at a cardiac wellness clinic where they […] -
How ToSee articleThe Only Vinegar Cleaner Recipe You Need
Detox your spring cleaning routine with a DIY cleaner made from a powerhouse pantry staple: distilled white vinegar. Mixed with water and optional natural scent enhancers, this easy recipe is great at removing grime, grease, and odor around the kitchen. The vinegar base contains 5% acetic acid, a natural cleanser and mild disinfectant that kills […] -
WellnessSee articleUltramarathon Champion Austin Meyer on Life as a Vegan Endurance Athlete
In the spring of 2023, Austin Meyer won his first ultramarathon—a grueling 100-kilometer trail race through the majestic landscape of Zion National Park. The path to his incredible achievement was paved by years of dedicated training, an unwavering positive attitude, and lots of plant-based meals. Meyer was first introduced to veganism in 2018 and has […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Finds a Simple Breathing Exercise May Help Decrease Alzheimer’s Risk
Can you breathe your way to a healthier brain? Researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have found intriguing new evidence that deep, intentional breathing could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease—regardless of your current age. The study, published recently in Nature Scientific Reports, measured the amount of two amyloid-beta peptides in […] -
How ToSee article4 Drug-Free Ways to Fight Seasonal Allergies
With a 2022 study out of the University of Michigan showing that climate change is making allergy season start earlier and last longer, it’s more important than ever to find ways to keep pollen from making you miserable. Eating whole-food, plant-based is a step in the right direction, since eliminating dairy can help relieve nasal […] -
MovementSee articleSore From a Long Day at Work? Try These 13 Desk Yoga Poses to Fight Stiffness
It’s no secret that sitting at a desk for eight hours a day takes a toll on your body. Numerous studies—including a 2017 analysis of nearly 8,000 American adults published in the Annals of Internal Medicine—have linked extended periods of sedentary behavior with higher mortality rates and chronic illnesses. Health experts recommend moving your body […]
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