Wellness
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WellnessSee articleWhat Is Lifestyle Medicine?
The field of lifestyle medicine is rapidly making its way into mainstream conversations around chronic disease, diet, and sustainable patient care. But even as more doctors incorporate this holistic approach to medical care, many of us are left wondering, what the heck is lifestyle medicine, anyway? Fortunately, we’ve got the answers. Forks Over Knives spoke […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Wayne State’s Medical School Became the First in the U.S. to Require Plant-Based Nutrition Education
Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit is the first college in the United States to introduce a mandatory plant-based nutrition unit into their curriculum for first-year medical students. The four-week “Rooting for Wellness” learning module, launched in 2019, utilizes recorded lectures, online quizzes, cooking demonstrations, guest lecture panels, and a vegan community fair […] -
WebinarSee articleWebinar Replay: Breast Cancer–Kicking Strategies with Dr. Kristi Funk
Learn how changes to your everyday diet and lifestyle can help fight breast cancer. Breast cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world. But did you know that only 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancer comes from an inherited gene mutation? That’s right: Up to 90 percent of cancer results […] -
WellnessSee article5 Reasons to Cut Back on Sodium
Sodium is essential: It helps conduct nerve impulses, control muscles, and regulate fluid levels. But when we eat too much of it—as 90 percent of Americans do—our bodies hold onto excess water to balance things out. That extra water increases blood volume, causing high blood pressure, which gradually damages the delicate tissue lining the arteries. […] -
WellnessSee articleFDA Issues New Sodium-Reduction Goals for Food Manufacturers to Combat Chronic Diseases
On October 13, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new guidance for food manufacturers, chain restaurants, and food service operators on reducing the amount of sodium in processed, packaged, and prepared foods by 12 percent over the next two and half years. While the new guidelines are voluntary, this push for sodium reduction among […] -
WellnessSee articleDo Vegans Actually Poop More? 5 Things You Need to Know
Diet has a direct impact on the digestive tract—a fact that vegans can attest to firsthand. If you’ve recently transitioned to a plant-based diet or are simply looking to improve your bowel health, here are some things to keep in mind. 1. Vegans poop more. It’s true: Vegans poop more. A University of Oxford study […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat Are Highly Processed Foods?
Americans eat more highly processed foods today than ever, a trend that is especially pronounced among children and adolescents, who get 67% of their daily calories from these foods. At the same time, nutrition research continues to uncover ways in which highly processed foods are detrimental to human health, implicating them in a host of […] -
WellnessSee articleWhy You Should Have a Fruit-Filled Summer
If you’re like most Americans, you probably aren’t eating enough fruit: Americans eat a single serving of fruit per day, on average. In fact, only a small minority—24 percent and 13 percent, respectively, of the population—are meeting the recommended minimum for fruit and vegetable consumption, which is between 5 and 9 servings per day. Low […] -
WellnessSee articleCatching Up with 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Mitts
Former professional soccer player Heather Mitts hung up her cleats in 2013, but she hasn’t stayed on the sidelines over the past eight years. Since discovering the benefits of a plant-based diet firsthand in 2017, the three-time Olympic gold medalist has been helping other athletes make the switch to improve their performance and recovery. We […] -
WellnessSee articleWorld-Famous Climber Steph Davis on Why She’s Vegan
From Yosemite to Patagonia, Steph Davis has made hundreds of breathtaking ascents to become one of the world’s most accomplished climbers. For 20 years, a diet of whole plant foods has helped her stay in peak shape. We talked with Steph about her incredible climbing career, why she decided to go vegan, and how she […] -
WellnessSee articleLower Rates of Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Plant-Based Diets
Whole-food, plant-based diets have been linked to decreased rates of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other life-threatening ailments. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at the diet’s potential benefits for sexual health. A new study, presented at The American Association of Urology 2021 Conference, found that the closer a man sticks to a healthy […] -
WellnessSee articleStudy Links Keto Diet to Severe Long-Term Health Risks
The negative long-term consequences of ketogenic diets may far outweigh any potential short-term benefits, according to a comprehensive review published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Keto diets have skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade due to their ability to promote quick weight loss. Typically very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fats, […]
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