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NutritionSee articleAre Beans and Whole Grains Inflammatory Foods?
Longtime Forks Over Knives friend Will Bulsiewicz, M.D.—aka the “Gut Whisperer”—is back with a new book, Plant-Powered Plus, out January 13. In the new book, the gastroenterologist and bestselling author takes a clear, evidence-based look at common questions and misconceptions surrounding gut health and plant-based eating. In the abridged excerpt below, he examines one such […] -
NutritionSee articleStudy Challenges the Link Between Aging and Chronic Inflammation
An uptick in chronic inflammation has long been seen as an inevitable result of getting older, a phenomenon known as “inflammaging.” But a fascinating new study suggests that the type of inflammation linked to chronic disease may have more to do with industrialized lifestyles than with aging. A Closer Look at Inflammaging In studies of […] -
NutritionSee articlePrediabetes in Teens Is on the Rise. Here’s What Parents Should Know
Once considered adult-onset conditions, Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are now increasingly showing up in children and teens, a trend that has doctors, public health experts, and parents concerned. Over the past two decades, prediabetes rates among U.S. adolescents have more than doubled. Now, a recent estimate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […] -
NutritionSee articleOmega-3s, Explained: What Plant-Based Eaters Should Know
Need clarity on where omega-3s fit into your whole-food, plant-based diet? We dug into the research and spoke with James Loomis, M.D., FACLM, medical director of Barnard Medical Center, to get the lowdown on where to find them and how to make sure you’re getting enough. (Spoiler alert: You don’t have to eat fish to […] -
NutritionSee articleWant to Keep Your Brain Sharp? New Research Suggests a Helpful Food Swap
Swapping bacon for beans might benefit your brain. A new Harvard study suggests replacing just one daily serving of processed meat with nuts or beans is linked to a 19% lower risk of dementia. Published in the journal Neurology, the study followed more than 133,000 adults over several decades. All were free of dementia at […] -
WellnessSee articleU.S. Dietary Guidelines Poised for Bold Shift Toward Plant-Based Whole Foods
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has announced its recommendations for the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and they include a historic shift in favor of plant-based whole foods. The Dietary Guidelines not only counsel individual Americans on how to eat; they also set budgeting priorities for the millions of dollars that the U.S. government invests in […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Finds 57% of U.S. Adults Consume Pro-Inflammatory Diets
A recent large-scale analysis has found that the majority of Americans are eating an inflammatory diet, increasing their risk for a range of health problems, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Conducted by researchers at Ohio State University’s College of Public Health, the analysis looked at the self-reported diets of a nationally representative […] -
WellnessSee articleAre Smoothies a Nutritional Pitfall? Here’s What the Science Says
Smoothies have generated their share of controversy in recent years, with some people touting them as a convenient way to get more fruits and veggies into your diet, and others painting them as “sugar bombs” disguised as health food. Highly processed, juice-laden concoctions from the supermarket are a clear no-go—but what about smoothies made at […] -
WellnessSee article95% of Americans Are Missing a Key Nutrient for Curbing Chronic Inflammation
Anytime you’re injured or sick, you count on your immune system to kick in. Inflammation is an essential part of the healing process, but when it becomes chronic, it does more harm than good, contributing to a range of health conditions, including allergies, autoimmune diseases, Type 2 diabetes, depression, and Alzheimer’s. “Unfortunately, our modern lifestyle […] -
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 […]
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