Videos
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WellnessSee articleCarbs Are Not the Enemy: Why Starch Should Be at the Center of Your Plate
People are so afraid of starch and carbs these days, but we want you to unlearn everything you think you know about them. Despite the constant headlines, it is not carbohydrates that makes people fat and sick. On a whole-food, plant-based diet, 75% to 80% of your calories should come from carbohydrates (mostly starch-based whole foods and fruit). […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind
In this enlightening video, evolutionary psychologist Doug Lisle, author of The Pleasure Trap and Forks Over Knives contributor, explains the scientific principles of satiety and our biological drives to seek pleasure (high fat, high sugar foods) and avoid pain (hunger). Read more of Doug’s articles here. -
WellnessSee articleIs It Possible to Eat Too Much Fruit?
We’ve talked before about how the sugar in whole foods (like fruits and vegetables) is necessary and healthy. The clarification that is not made enough by the media or by health professionals is the difference between sugar in its natural state and sugar that’s been extracted from its natural package. In this NutritionFacts.org video, Dr. […] -
Success StoriesSee articleMeet Vegan Bodybuilder Jim Morris, Former Mr. Universe
Jim Morris: Lifelong Fitness, a documentary short by director Ryan Vance, features the story of vegan bodybuilder Jim Morris, the former Mr. America, Mr. USA, Mr. Universe, and Mr. International. This is a beautifully shot film of an inspirational competitor and all-around barrier breaker. Jim won the Mr. America competition by the widest margin in […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Does Fat Affect Insulin Resistance and Diabetes?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 29 million people in America have diabetes and 86 million have prediabetes. Insulin resistance is recognized as a predictor of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. But what causes insulin resistance? In this NutritionFacts.org video, Dr. Michael Greger talks about how fat affects insulin resistance, and about […] -
WellnessSee articleInspired by Forks Over Knives, Dublin, Ohio Employees Adopt Plant-Based Diet with Success
The City of Dublin, Ohio is serious about health. City leaders have implemented programs to educate both its 40,000 residents and 370 employees on the benefits of plant-based eating. The community-based program, Healthy Dublin, has featured speakers, including Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., M.D., Julieanna Hever, R.D., and Chef AJ to educate citizens about a whole-food, plant-based […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat Relieves Constipation Best?
Constipation affects about 20% of the world’s population and about 60 million Americans suffer from chronic constipation. Even though it’s taboo to talk about openly, it’s not a trivial issue. In this Nutrition Facts video, Dr. Michael Greger looks at whether prunes, a fiber supplement, or a vegan diet is best at relieving constipation. Watch the video below. -
WellnessSee articleSome Dietary Supplements May Be More Than a Waste of Money
In this Nutrition Facts video, Dr. Michael Greger discusses how people taking dietary supplements may, in some cases, be paying to make themselves sick. This video covers folic acid, beta carotene, and green tea supplements. Click the box below to watch. -
WellnessSee articleRenowned Filmmaker James Cameron Praises Forks Over Knives, Adopts Plant-Based Diet
Legendary filmmaker James Cameron, speaking to an audience at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival a few weeks ago, praised Forks Over Knives which inspired him to adopt a plant-based diet. Cameron said, “We’re always talking about what are the action items when we make a documentary? What are we asking people to do? What are […] -
WellnessSee articleT. Colin Campbell Gives TEDx Talk, “Resolving the Health Care Crisis”
On May 12, 2012, T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. spoke at TEDx in New York City. Click below to watch the 18 minute presentation. -
WellnessSee articleNutrition Facts Video: Dark Fish Like Salmon May Cause Heartbeat Irregularities
In this Nutrition Facts video, Dr. Michael Greger looks at research showing how consuming dark fish like salmon may cause dangerous heartbeat irregularities. Click the box below to watch. -
WellnessSee articleReversing Cancer with Diet
It’s been over 20 years since Dr. Dean Ornish‘s groundbreaking research showed that a plant-based diet could open up arteries and reverse atherosclerosis without drugs. What’s Dr. Ornish up to? He’s still reversing heart disease, and nearly three quarters of his patients are angina-free without drugs or surgery. He’s also continued on to try and […]