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WellnessSee article2 Foods to Ditch if You Have GI Issues, Plus More Expert Advice from Gut Whisperer Will Bulsiewicz, MD
Photo by Margaret Wright As rates of irritable bowel disease and other gastrointestinal disorders have risen in recent years, so, too, has the amount of questionable “gut health” advice floating around on the internet. One prominent voice cutting through the noise is Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI. “Dr. B,” as he’s known to his patients and […] -
WellnessSee articleMajor Medical Association Endorses Plant-Based Diet as Primary Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
A diet rich in whole plant foods can serve as the primary tool for achieving remission of Type 2 diabetes in adults, according to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), an independent medical professional association. The ACLM released an expert consensus statement titled “Dietary Interventions to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Adults with a […] -
WellnessSee articleIs Any Amount of Alcohol Safe? Experts Weigh In
Much has been said about the detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption. But when it comes to moderate drinking, opinions are mixed. Some say no amount of drinking is healthy, whereas others point to the health benefits of drinking a glass a day. So, which is correct? And does moderate drinking have a place in […] -
WellnessSee articleCatering Giant Pushes Toward 42% Plant-Based Meals on U.S. College Campuses
Sodexo, one of the largest food service providers in the United States, is making 42% of their meals on college campuses plant-based over the next three years. For nearly two decades Sodexo has been working with the Humane Society of the United States to tackle climate change by reducing carbon emissions, increasing responsible food sourcing, […] -
WellnessSee articleBodybuilder and U.S. Marine Veteran Ronnie Penn Sees Big Gains After Going Vegan
Standing six feet tall and sporting 210 pounds of chiseled muscle, U.S. Marine veteran and bodybuilder Ronnie Penn has an impressive physique. His secret to bulking up to make it in the bodybuilding big leagues? A whole-food, plant-based diet. Forks Over Knives chatted with Ronnie about his surprising introduction to a vegan diet, how he’s […] -
WellnessSee article1 in 4 Adults Has Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Most Go Undiagnosed, Posing Heart Risks
One in 4 adults worldwide are at risk of cardiovascular incidents due to an often-missed liver disorder, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. The statement, published April 14 in the AHA’s peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, estimates that 25% of adults are living with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Report: Prediabetes Rates in American Teens Doubled in the Last 20 Years
Rates of prediabetes in American teenagers have more than doubled in the last two decades, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics. The comprehensive study looked at data collected from more than 6,500 adolescents through the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to identify trends in the rates of prediabetes—a condition marked by […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat Is Lupus? A Rheumatologist Breaks Down Causes, Symptoms, and Lifestyle Strategies That Can Help
Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly known as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease. Lupus can affect any of the body’s organs but most commonly affects the joints, skin, and kidneys. Lupus can range in severity from mild to life-threatening, depending on the organs involved and the degree of the symptoms. An estimated 5 million people worldwide […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Research Suggests Eating Too Much Protein May Lower Testosterone Levels in Men
Consuming excessive amounts of protein may lower testosterone levels in men, new research suggests. In a meta-study published in the March 2022 issue of Nutrition and Health, nutritionists at the University of Worcester in the U.K. conducted a statistical analysis of 27 interventional studies to assess how low-carb and high-protein diets might impact testosterone. They also […] -
WellnessSee article27 Whole-Food, Plant-Based Experts You Should Follow on Instagram
Add healthy inspiration to your social media feed with fresh content from some of our favorite whole-food, plant-based experts. Whether you’re looking to liven up your recipe rotation or stay in the loop on the latest scientific research, we’ve rounded up the best Instagram accounts to follow that will inspire you to stick by your […] -
WellnessSee articleDitching Meat May Decrease Cancer Risk by 14 Percent
A new study spearheaded by researchers from Oxford University found that eating less meat—or better yet, eliminating it altogether—can lower the risk of developing cancer by up to 14 percent. The large-scale study followed 472,377 British men and women between the ages of 40 and 70 for 11.5 years to assess the link between meat […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Carleigh Bodrug’s Oil-Free Plant-Based Instagram Posts Became a Bestselling Vegan Cookbook
Boasting nearly 1 million followers on Instagram, a recipe website, and a popular podcast, plant-based wunderkind Carleigh Bodrug just released her most ambitious project yet—a gorgeous, easy-to-follow, and totally oil-free vegan cookbook. PlantYou: 140+ Ridiculously Easy, Amazingly Delicious Plant-Based Oil-Free Recipes is packed full of bright graphics that help both seasoned veg-heads and plant-based newbies […]
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