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WellnessSee articleQuotes That Will Change the Way You Think About Health and Nutrition
There are so many rock star leaders within the whole-food, plant-based movement and so much content out there that it can be a bit overwhelming. To provide a big-picture view and summarize important concepts that will help you achieve your health goals, here are some of my favorite health-promoting and mentality-shifting quotes from nutrition and […] -
WellnessSee article12 Studies from 2019 That Make the Case for Avoiding Meat
In the 42 years I have eaten a plant-based diet, and in my 30 years as a cardiologist, I have studied the medical literature that supports a diet of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains for heart health and overall well-being. Never in my experience, however, have I seen such a flurry of scientific literature […] -
WellnessSee articleIs the Paleo Diet Good for Gut Health? We Finally Have an Answer
For years now, the Paleo diet has been heralded by its believers as the optimal diet for gut health. This was based on speculation, as there wasn’t a study to support or refute this claim—until now. A new study suggests that strict adherence to this dietary pattern may do more harm than good to the […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study: Eating More Plants Cuts Cardiovascular Disease Risk by a Third
Diets higher in plant foods are associated with a substantially lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In one of the first studies to examine this association in the general population, researchers analyzed data from more than 12,000 middle-aged U.S. adults who […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Diabetes Study Underscores Benefits of Sticking to a Healthy Plant-Based Diet
People who stick to a plant-based diet have a 23 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a report published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine. What’s more: The quality of the plant-based diet mattered. People who focus on whole plant foods and eat fewer refined sugars and carbohydrates can further reduce […] -
HealthSee articleDiabetes and Diet: Here’s What You Need to Know
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a group of chronic conditions in which the body is unable to efficiently convert food into energy. When we eat, our body breaks food down into glucose (sugar), which is released into our bloodstream to be absorbed by cells as needed. Insulin, a hormone secreted by the […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study: White Meat as Bad for Cholesterol as Red Meat; Plant-Based Diet Best for Health
New research challenges a commonly held assumption that those watching their cholesterol should opt for chicken. Consuming high quantities of meat—red or white—can equally raise cholesterol and threaten heart health, according to a study published in June in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Scientists at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) monitored a group […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Studies: Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Disease and Mortality Risks
Ultra-processed foods aren’t just bad for your waistline; they may contribute to an increased risk of disease and mortality, according to two recent studies published in BMJ in May 2019. The reports surface at a time when Americans are getting more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, such as packaged snacks, soft drinks, ready-made […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Lancet Study: Poor Diet Leading Cause of Death and Disability
Nearly 11 million people died from diet-related diseases last year, according to a new study published in the international medical journal The Lancet. That amounts to 22 percent of all deaths among adults. The researchers analyzed data from 195 countries over the past three decades and found that high intake of unhealthy foods, such as […] -
WellnessSee articleUnpacking JAMA Study’s Findings on Eggs and Heart Disease
In recent years, there has been a growing perception that eggs and dietary cholesterol aren’t as bad as we once thought. But a March 2019 study calls this into question. The study, published by renowned medical journal JAMA, included 29,615 people who were followed for a median 17.5 years. The authors evaluated whether egg intake […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Carbs Became a Dietary Supervillain
It seems everyone these days is worried about carbs. But is this concern justified? Our culture is certainly not immune from nutritional confusion. For example, it’s a popular (but incorrect) belief that dairy is needed for bone health, despite the fact it’s most certainly not, and hasn’t even been part of our species’ diet for […] -
WellnessSee articleLeading Medical Journal Cites Meat as Major Harm to Health and Environment
The Lancet, one of the oldest and most respected medical journals in the world, has gone on record questioning the sustainability and healthfulness of meat in a new op-ed titled “We Need to Talk About Meat.” “What is a healthy amount of red or processed meat?” the editorial board writes. “It’s looking increasingly like the answer, for […]
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