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WellnessSee articleJiujitsu Champ Jay Oliveira Doesn’t Need Meat to Compete
Photo by Michele LaCamera A plant-based diet helped fuel Jay Oliveira’s rise to Brazilian jiujitsu champion. At 47 years old, he remains in top shape and continues to compete. We chatted with the Miami-based black belt martial artist about why he decided to go plant-based, the physical changes he noticed after making the switch, and […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study: Low-Fat Vegan Diet Boosts Metabolism, Leads to Weight Loss
In overweight individuals, a low-fat vegan diet can lead to weight loss, boost metabolism, and improve cardiometabolic risk factors, new research shows. The study, published in JAMA Network Open on Nov. 30, was led by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, with support from the Yale School of Medicine. Researchers conducted a 16-week randomized controlled […] -
WellnessSee articleDairy May Decrease Insulin Sensitivity, New Study Shows
Consuming dairy may reduce insulin sensitivity in people with metabolic syndrome, according to a new study published this month in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle set out to examine dairy’s impact on blood sugar regulation in people with metabolic syndrome—a cluster of interrelated risk […] -
WellnessSee articleSleep Debt Can Make You Hungrier, More Prone to Diseases
The following is an adapted excerpt from Body on Fire by Monica Aggarwal, MD, and Jyothi Rao, MD, a new book that offers in-depth analysis of the ways in which inflammation triggers chronic illness and the tools for fighting it. In this chapter, they explore the health consequences of sleep debt. Sleep disorders affect 50 […] -
WellnessSee articleWebinar Replay: How to Eat to Relieve IBS and Heal Your Gut with Dr. Angie Sadeghi
A puzzling chronic disorder that affects more women than men, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be relatively mild, or it can seriously interfere with your daily life. Symptoms often include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. In this webinar, integrative gastroenterologist Angie Sadeghi, MD, shares the latest on what doctors know about IBS and […] -
WellnessSee articleGoing Plant-Based for Your Mental Health? Here Are Some Things to Keep in Mind
Major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for 15- to 44-year-olds and is the largest contributor to disability worldwide. Personally, I’ve struggled seeing my loved ones with severe depression and tragically lost one young family member to suicide. As a physician, I also see the effects of depression in my […] -
WellnessSee articleLeading Plant-Based Doctors Discuss Recent COVID-19 Research at PBNHC Conference
Since the early weeks of the pandemic, we’ve known that cardiovascular disease increases the risk of getting severely ill and dying from COVID-19. Now there’s a growing body of evidence that the virus may cause lasting cardiovascular issues, even in people who previously had none. At the 2020 Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference, Kim A. Williams, […] -
WellnessSee articleAMA Recommends Meat, Dairy Be Optional in U.S. Dietary Guidelines
The American Medical Association has recommended that meat and dairy be presented as optional rather than required in the next iteration of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The AMA submitted its recommendations to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), which is slated to release new dietary guidelines by the end of the year. In […] -
WellnessSee articleMeet the Doctor Behind ‘Code Blue,’ the Film That Prescribes Big Changes in Health Care
Dr. Saray Stancic was just 28 years old when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her doctor told her she would be in a wheelchair by age 40. But nearly 25 years later, she takes no medication and is largely symptom-free after embracing lifestyle medicine as a patient and as a practitioner. Stancic’s journey is […] -
WellnessSee articleEating More Fruit, Veggies Can Cut Diabetes Risk By 50 Percent
Two new large-scale studies published in July 2020 in the journal BMJ add to the growing body of evidence that consuming whole plant foods is one of the most effective ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. The first study examined the impact of fruit and vegetable consumption on the risk of type 2 diabetes. The […] -
WellnessSee articleMeet Betty Holston Smith, the 79-Year-Old Vegan Competing in 100-Mile Races
Betty Holston Smith, a running coach from Rockville, Maryland, has logged over 100,000 miles, including 85 marathons, 29 ultramarathons, and countless half-marathons and 10-milers. At age 79, she’s not even close to slowing down. We talked with Smith about her running career and the role a whole-food, plant-based diet has played in her success. You […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study: Consuming Dairy Ineffective in Preventing Bone Loss and Fractures for Menopausal Women
A new study reveals dairy products may not protect women’s bones during menopause, when preserving bone mass is most critical. The study, published in the May 2020 issue of The North American Menopause Society’s journal Menopause, shows that during menopause, women who consume dairy products experience neither a slowing of bone loss nor a reduction […]
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