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WellnessSee articleWebinar Replay: The Truth About Protein, and Other Secrets of Plant-Based Athletes, with Robert Cheeke & Matt Frazier
How do plant-based athletes eat for peak energy, performance, and recovery? And what can the rest of us learn from their experience? Competitive athletes Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier, co-authors of The Plant-Based Athlete, are living proof that the human body doesn’t need meat, eggs, or dairy to be strong. In this free Forks Over […] -
WellnessSee articleDr. Sheil Shukla Highlights Vegan Indian Recipes in Vibrant New Cookbook
When Sheil Shukla, DO, went vegan on New Year’s Eve in 2014, it wasn’t love at first bite. “I tried making a mac and cheese without dairy, and I hated it,” he says with a laugh. But convinced that it was the best choice for his health, the environment, and the animals, he stuck with […] -
WellnessSee articleIs Soy Bad for You? Here’s What the Science Says
There is perhaps no other plant-based food that’s more controversial than soy. Many people have shunned soy from their diet, fearing that it causes health woes like breast cancer, while others embrace soy as a health food. So which is it? Here’s what you need to know about soy: What Is Soy? Soybeans are a […] -
WellnessSee articleFrequent Fruit Intake Linked to Better Mental Health
Feeling down in the dumps? Your snacking habits may be to blame. A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that eating fruit on a regular basis decreased levels of depression and anxiety regardless of the portion size or type of fruit. On the flip side, frequently consuming savory, processed snack foods […] -
WellnessSee articlePlant-Based Doctor Judy Brangman Is a Physician on a Mission
Dr. Judy Brangman (aka The Plant Based MD) utilizes her background as an internal medicine and lifestyle medicine physician to heal her patients through a plant-based diet. Forks Over Knives chatted with her about the deep cultural ties she has to the WFPB lifestyle, the mental component of eating healthier, and tips on how to […] -
WellnessSee article4 out of 5 Americans Have ‘Suboptimal’ Heart Health, American Heart Association Says in New Report
Just 1 in 5 people in the United States have optimal cardiovascular health, while 4 out of 5 have suboptimal (“low” or “moderate”) cardiovascular health, according to a recent study published in the American Heart Association’s scientific journal Circulation. The AHA also published an updated Life’s Essential 8, a checklist for measuring and monitoring cardiovascular […] -
WellnessSee articleWhich Nondairy Milk Is Best for the Environment? The Answer Might Surprise You
For many people, plant-based eating starts with replacing cow’s milk with oat milk in their morning coffee. According to the Plant Based Foods Association, 39 percent of U.S. households purchased plant-based milks in 2020, and those purchases accounted for 15 percent of retail milk sales. Overall, that’s good news in terms of climate impact, because […] -
WellnessSee articleRobert Cheeke Shares His Successful Vegan Bodybuilding Diet
Editor’s Note: Join Robert Cheeke and Matt Frazier, co-authors of The Plant-Based Athlete, for a free live webinar on July 19 to learn how to eat like a plant-based athlete, the truth about protein, and more. Register here. I’ve been following a plant-based diet for more than 25 years, and though my nutrition plan has […] -
WellnessSee articleDon’t Overlook These 5 Sneaky Signs of Heart Disease
Heart disease kills more than 700,000 Americans each year and one person every 36 seconds in the United States, making it the leading cause of death in the country. While it’s often a silent killer with no noticeable symptoms, there are telltale signs of heart disease, such as chest pain and arm numbness. But there […] -
WellnessSee articleCompared with Vegan Men, Daily Milk Drinkers See 60% Higher Rates of Prostate Cancer: New Study
Drinking just under two servings of milk a day may increase the risk of prostate cancer in men by as much as 60%, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from Loma Linda University examined the potential connection between milk and prostate cancer using data from the Adventist […] -
WellnessSee articleShould You Avoid Nightshades? A Look at the Research
While the name might seem ominous and call to mind the contents of a sorcerer’s cauldron, nightshades are among the most common fruits and vegetables, and you likely already have some in your kitchen. So, what are nightshades, and are they good for you? What Are Nightshades? There are 2,500 species of flowering plants known […] -
WellnessSee articleSwapping Out Animal Protein for Plant Protein Reduces Frailty in Older Women by 42%
New research suggests that older women may be able to dramatically reduce their risk of age-related frailty by eating more plant-based protein and less animal-based protein, even in modest amounts. The large-scale study, published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Muscle, analyzed data from more than 85,000 women aged 60 and older over the […]
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