Is the Paleo Diet Good for Gut Health? We Finally Have an Answer
For years now, the Paleo diet has been heralded by its believers as the optimal diet for gut health. This was based…
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New Study: Eating More Plants Cuts Cardiovascular Disease Risk by a Third
Diets higher in plant foods are associated with a substantially lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to new research published…
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New Diabetes Study Underscores Benefits of Sticking to a Healthy Plant-Based Diet
People who stick to a plant-based diet have a 23 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a report…
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Look Inside this Plant-Strong Hospital and Meet the Cardiologist Who’s Leading the Charge (Video)
He’s the director of preventive cardiology at Montefiore Health System in Bronx, New York, and associate professor of medicine at Albert Einstein…
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How a Vegan Diet Impacts Diabetes
More than 370 million people around the world suffer from diabetes, and about 100 million Americans have diabetes or are likely to…
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Harlem Globetrotter Kris ‘Hi-Lite’ Bruton on Powering Up with a Plant-Based Diet
In 2017, Harlem Globetrotter Kris “Hi-Lite” Bruton, who’s known for his high-flying slam dunks and entertaining on-court antics, pledged his allegiance to…
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New Study: White Meat as Bad for Cholesterol as Red Meat; Plant-Based Diet Best for Health
New research challenges a commonly held assumption that those watching their cholesterol should opt for chicken. Consuming high quantities of meat—red or…
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New Studies: Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Disease and Mortality Risks
Ultra-processed foods aren’t just bad for your waistline; they may contribute to an increased risk of disease and mortality, according to two…
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New York Moves to Guarantee Plant-Based Options at Hospitals Statewide
The New York State Legislature passed a bill last week that would ensure access to plant-based meals and snacks for hospital patients…
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Raw Power: Pro Surfer Tia Blanco on the Foods that Fuel Her
Pro surfer Tia Blanco shreds her competition. An International Surfing Association gold medalist, the 22-year-old is a champion of veganism, Instagramming veggie…
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New Study: Low-Fat Diet May Reduce Risk of Dying from Breast Cancer
Eating a low-fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may significantly increase a woman’s chance of breast cancer survival, according…
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Thanks, Mom: Readers Share How Moms Have Supported and Inspired Their Plant-Based Journeys
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked Forks Over Knives readers how their moms have supported or inspired them on their plant-based…
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