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WellnessSee articleEvery Bit Counts: Research Shows Big Benefits for Swapping Out Even 1 Daily Serving of Meat, Eggs
Want to go plant-based for your health but aren’t quite ready to overhaul your diet entirely? Good news: A large-scale study suggests that replacing just one daily serving of animal products with whole plant foods may significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and premature death. The meta-analysis, led by Germany-based diabetes […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat Is CKM Syndrome? American Heart Association Identifies New Condition That Links Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Obesity
In light of growing evidence linking cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, the American Heart Association recently issued a presidential advisory identifying a new medical condition called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome. What Is CKM Syndrome? CKM syndrome is a systemic disorder characterized by reduced function in the kidneys, metabolism, and heart. By defining the […] -
HealthSee articleHow to Reduce Inflammation with a Plant-Based Diet
What Is Inflammation? Inflammation is a protective response of the body to clear infections, repair tissues, and heal itself after injury. Signs of inflammation include redness and warmth from increased blood flow; swelling from increased blood vessel permeability; pain; and loss of function. A common example of inflammation occurs after spraining an ankle. When injured, […] -
WellnessSee articleEat Your Veggies, Cut Parkinson’s Risk by 22%, New Large-Scale Study Suggests
Higher adherence to a healthy plant-based diet is linked with significantly lower risks of Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to new research published in Movement Disorders. The study also investigated the impact of unhealthy plant-based eating patterns, finding that diets with more refined grains and sugar-sweetened beverages increased the disease risk. Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing […] -
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 articleWhy Are More Young People Getting Colon Cancer? Gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella Explains
Colon cancer was once rare in people under 50, but over the past three decades, it’s become increasingly common. A 2017 study found that people born in 1990 are twice as likely to develop colon cancer as people born in 1950, and the American Cancer Society released a report earlier this year underscoring the uptick, […] -
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 […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy You Probably Don’t Need a Probiotic Supplement
Of the trillions of microbes living in your gut, the majority are friendly, helping to absorb nutrients, optimize immune function, prevent disease, and keep bad bacteria in check. You want to have as many of these “good bacteria” as possible. Probiotics offer one way to up your count. Think of them like reinforcements, brought in […] -
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 […] -
WellnessSee article6 Reasons Athletes Should Opt for Plant Protein Over Animal Protein
Editor’s Note: The following article is excerpted from Plant-Powered Protein by Brenda Davis, RD; Vesanto Melina, MS, RD; and Cory Davis, MBA P.Ag. Released this spring, Plant-Powered Protein busts protein myths, breaks down complex nutrition science in an easy-to-understand way, and offers cooking tips and recipes to help readers put their knowledge into practice. Learn […] -
HealthSee articleWhat Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Unpacking the Connections Between Diet and PCOS
What Is PCOS? PCOS is a complex chronic condition. Rather than PCOS being a syndrome caused by a disorder of the ovaries, it is actually an endocrine (hormone) system disorder that affects the function of the ovaries. It also causes general metabolic symptoms. GET OUR FREE 20-PAGE ULTIMATE PLANT-BASED BEGINNER’S GUIDE What Are the Signs […] -
WellnessSee articleBeat Climate Crisis Fatigue: 10 Inspiring Eco Experts to Follow on Social Media
On a global scale, January 2023 was one of the warmest Januarys on record over the past 175 years. Around the world we’re seeing unprecedented weather events, population decline amongst animal species, and alarming rates of water pollution that impact the health of millions of people. These issues demand serious attention—but the barrage of climate […]