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WellnessSee articleNew 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 published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine. What’s more: The quality of the plant-based diet mattered. People who focus on whole plant foods and eat fewer refined sugars and carbohydrates can further reduce […] -
WellnessSee articleLook 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 College of Medicine, but his medical students call him Dr. Kale. That’s because Robert Ostfeld, MD, is taking giant leaps forward to bring plant-based nutrition into Montefiore hospitals, including screening Forks Over Knives […] -
WellnessSee articleHarlem 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 a plant-based diet. The resulting performance boost inspired half his teammates to go vegan. FOK had questions, and Bruton was game to answer. What made you switch to a vegan diet? KB: I’d […] -
WellnessSee articleNew 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 white—can equally raise cholesterol and threaten heart health, according to a study published in June in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Scientists at Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI) monitored a group […] -
WellnessSee articleNew 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 recent studies published in BMJ in May 2019. The reports surface at a time when Americans are getting more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, such as packaged snacks, soft drinks, ready-made […] -
WellnessSee articleA Look Inside Plant Based World: The First Vegan Trade Show in the U.S.
The Plant Based World Conference & Expo made its debut in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on June 7. And in true Broadway fashion, the two-day event, which promised to bring everything plant-based under one roof, featured a star-studded line-up of vendors and speakers. Almost 4,000 attendees packed the inaugural […] -
WellnessSee articleNew 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 and nursing-home residents. The landmark legislation would apply to all private and public facilities in the state. The bill, S1471A/A4072, co-sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assembly Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried, also […] -
WellnessSee articleRaw 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 fare to thousands of followers of @tiasvegankitchen. We chatted with Blanco about her vegan lifestyle and how she preps for competitions. You were raised vegetarian. What inspired the switch to go vegan? I […] -
WellnessSee articleNew 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 to a new study that will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting next month. The researchers analyzed data from a randomized, controlled clinical trial that included nearly 49,000 postmenopausal […] -
WellnessSee articleThanks, 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 journeys. Check out some of their sweet answers below, and treat the mom in your life by making one of these whole-food, plant-based, brunch-worthy recipes (a few of which kids can help make […] -
WellnessSee articlePlant-Based Diet vs. Vegan Diet: What’s the Difference?
The American diet is changing. More people than ever are questioning the wisdom of consuming large amounts of animal foods and are moving to a life with more plant foods. Indeed, this shift is evidenced in the booming plant-based food industry, which saw $3.3 billion in sales in 2018 alone. We all by now have […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study: Healthy Plant-Based Diets Associated with Significantly Lower Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Healthy plant-based diets may significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic kidney disease, according to a new study. “Plant-Based Diets and Incident CKD and Kidney Function,” published in the April 2019 issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, examined data from more than 14,000 middle-aged adults monitored over the course of […]
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