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WellnessSee articleDreena Burton Focuses on Tasty, Everyday Recipes in 6th Plant-Based Cookbook
For many plant-based foodies, vegan cookbook author Dreena Burton is a household name. Her sixth book, Dreena’s Kind Kitchen: 100+ Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes to Enjoy Every Day, is hitting the shelves on August 24, 2021, and features a wide variety of delicious meals that could convince even the most staunch omnivore to go vegan. In […] -
WellnessSee articleMeet Columbus Batiste, MD, the Plant-Based Cardiologist Changing Hearts and Minds
After watching his father suffer from diabetes, cardiologist Columbus Batiste, MD, went plant-based and launched the Integrative Cardiovascular Disease Program at California’s Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, where he is chief of cardiology. We spoke with Batiste about his plant-based journey, how he incorporates nutrition into his medical practice, his go-to meals and snacks, and […] -
WellnessSee articleThese Game-Changing U.S. Hospitals Grow Their Own Produce for Hospital Meals and More
Fresh, healthy food is often an afterthought in the American health care system, but some forward-thinking U.S. hospitals are changing the game with on-site farms that supply produce for patient meals and more. Here are some inspiring early adopters. Rooftop Farm at Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, N.Y. A grant from the New York […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Studies Show Eating Plant-Based at Any Age Can Protect Against Heart Disease Later In Life
Two large-scale observational studies published last week in the Journal of the American Heart Association came to the same conclusion: the more plants and minimally processed food in a person’s diet, the less likely they are to suffer from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure. Let’s take a closer look at the research. Eating Plant-Based […] -
WellnessSee articleWebinar Replay: Lose Weight for Good with a Healthy Plant-Based Diet, Featuring Dr. Anthony Lim
Have you found some weight-loss success, only to hit a frustrating plateau in your progress? Losing weight is rarely easy, but it is very possible to shed excess pounds—and keep them off—once you understand not just what to eat, but also how to eat. In this webinar, Dr. Anthony Lim, medical director of the McDougall […] -
WellnessSee articleHow to Eat for Healthy Skin
When it comes to your skin, certain factors matter: sun protection, sleep quality, even how well you manage stress. But one of the most powerful things you can do for your body’s largest organ? Choose your food wisely. “You can protect skin at the cellular level with what you’re eating,” says Houston-based dermatologist Suzanne Bruce, […] -
WellnessSee articleMore Processed Foods, More IBD: New Study
Hold the cookies, soda, and salty snacks: A new study published in The BMJ suggests that eating ultra-processed foods can significantly heighten the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It’s estimated that IBD, which takes the form of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, affects 5 million people worldwide. The United States accounts for more […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Research Finds the Genetic Mutation That Links High Meat Intake and Cancer
A study published in the June 2021 issue of Cancer Discovery sheds new light on how eating red meat may promote the growth of colorectal cancers. Numerous studies have linked colon cancer and red meat consumption, prompting the World Health Organization to classify red meat as a probable carcinogen in 2015. Still, scientists have been […] -
WellnessSee articleWebinar Replay: Food, Hormones, and Health: Your Body in Balance with Dr. Neal Barnard
Natural Strategies for Hormone Balance Did you know that a simple food prescription can help to gently restore your hormone balance? Myriad common health issues, including menstrual pain, weight gain, menopause symptoms, and hair loss are impacted by hormones that have gone haywire. In this webinar, Dr. Neal Barnard, adjunct professor of medicine at George […] -
WellnessSee articlePlant-Based Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Severe COVID-19 in New Study
Plant-based diets may offer a protective advantage against severe COVID-19, finds a new study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. It is one of the first studies to investigate dietary patterns and COVID-19 outcomes. Over a two-month period in the summer of 2020, researchers surveyed 2,884 frontline doctors and nurses who reported a high […] -
WellnessSee articleQ&A: Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke, Ultrarunner Matt Frazier on Their New Book for Plant-Based Athletes
Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke (Vegan Bodybuilding) and ultrarunner Matt Frazier (No Meat Athlete) have dedicated their careers to helping other athletes adopt, maintain, and get the most out of a plant-based lifestyle. Now the two have teamed up to deliver the definitive guidebook on the subject. Out June 15, The Plant-Based Athlete details daily routines and […] -
WellnessSee articleWebinar Replay: How to Heal Your Gut and Transform Your Health with Plants, featuring Dr. Will Bulsiewicz
Good health starts with a healthy gut. Did you know that most of your immune system resides in your gut, along with 99.5 percent of your genetic code? It’s also home to trillions of microbes—aka your gut microbiome—that help keep your body running like a well-oiled machine. A healthy microbiome is the key to boosting […]
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