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WellnessSee articleEating More Fruit, Veggies Can Cut Diabetes Risk By 50 Percent
Two new large-scale studies published in July 2020 in the journal BMJ add to the growing body of evidence that consuming whole plant foods is one of the most effective ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. The first study examined the impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on the risk of type 2 diabetes. The […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study: Consuming Dairy Ineffective in Preventing Bone Loss and Fractures for Menopausal Women
A new study reveals dairy products may not protect women’s bones during menopause, when preserving bone mass is most critical. The study, published in the May 2020 issue of The North American Menopause Society’s journal Menopause, shows that during menopause, women who consume dairy products experience neither a slowing of bone loss nor a reduction […] -
HealthSee articleDiet and Depression: Exploring the Connection
The Gut Is Connected to the Brain Mounting research suggests that clinical depression may be affected by the bacteria in the gut. In a 2019 study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers observed that gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, that are connected to the brain via the vagus nerve, immune system, and […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Report: Plant-Based Diets Can Help Tame Asthma
Although data have suggested for decades that asthma responds to dietary interventions, a comprehensive report published in the March 2020 issue of Nutrition Reviews indicates that plant-based nutrition therapy for asthma has come of age. What Is Asthma? A common and sometimes disabling disorder, asthma is an airway disease of the lungs that makes it […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Does Following a Vegan Diet Help the Environment?
Adopting a whole-food, plant-based diet isn’t just good for your health: It’s also one of the best things you can do for the environment. “When you make a choice between any two competing ingredients or meals, you’re making important choices that cascade through the global landscape,” says Gidon Eshel, PhD, a researcher who focuses on […] -
WellnessSee articleYour Immune System Doesn’t Need a Boost
You can’t always control whether you get sick. But you can stay as healthy as possible by understanding how your immune system really works, what helps and what hurts it. (Spoiler alert: “Boosting” your immune system isn’t the answer.) Read on for expert tips. How Does the Immune System Work? The immune system is our […] -
HealthSee articleUnderstanding Heart Disease and Your Diet’s Role in Prevention
WHAT IS HEART DISEASE? When we say “heart disease” here, we’re really referring to cardiovascular disease—a large category encompassing conditions of the heart muscle and coronary arteries as well as the circulatory system and blood vessels. Facets of cardiovascular disease include coronary artery disease (clogged arteries) and heart failure. GET OUR FREE 20-PAGE ULTIMATE PLANT-BASED […] -
WellnessSee articleNot Sweet Nothings: Why Splenda and Stevia Can Make You Gain Weight
Editor’s Note: Four years after the release of his New York Times best-seller How Not to Die, nutritionfacts.org founder Michael Greger, MD, brings us How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss. In this comprehensive work, Greger arms readers with a deep understanding of the science of weight loss, dispelling myriad […] -
HealthSee articleWhat Is Chronic Kidney Disease and How Do You Prevent It?
WHAT IS KIDNEY DISEASE? Kidney disease, or CKD (chronic kidney disease), refers to any process that damages the kidney. The kidneys are the body’s filter and regulator for many of the contents in the blood. When the kidneys are damaged, their ability to regulate the amount of water, electrolytes, and toxins in the blood and […] -
WellnessSee articleControversial New Report Recommends Eating Red, Processed Meat. The Science Says Otherwise
In a series of new reviews and guidelines published last week in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a panel of researchers argued that most adults need not cut back on red and processed meat for their health—a claim that runs counter to widely accepted recommendations from the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, World Health […] -
WellnessSee articleAre ‘Plant-Based’ Veggie Burgers Actually Healthy?
Plant-based burgers have officially hit the big time. These days, you can find hearty, satisfying vegan patties on the menu everywhere from fast-food chains and food trucks to upscale restaurants and wine bars. They boast a significantly smaller carbon footprint and far fewer ethical concerns than their ground-beef counterparts, but how nutritious are they? Here, […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Review Shows Plant-Based Diet May Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
A plant-based diet may benefit individuals who experience rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a review of clinical trials and observational studies published in Frontiers in Nutrition in September 2019 by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) and the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. A chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes […]
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