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WellnessSee articleWhat’s the Best Way to Lower Levels of IGF-1, the Cancer-Promoting Growth Hormone?
In the NutritionFacts.org video below, Dr. Michael Greger explores the link between obesity and the cancer-causing agent IGF-1* (insulin-like growth factor) produced by fat cells. Children and adults with a higher body mass index (BMI) typically have higher levels of IGF-1. We’ve also summarized his main points below. Studies suggest those who eat a vegan diet […] -
WellnessSee article7 Ways Animal Protein is Damaging Your Health
Today, of course, we know that most proteins from both plants and animals are “complete proteins” (meaning they contain all of the essential amino acids we need).1 However, people sometimes use the term “low quality” to refer to plant proteins because they typically have a lower proportion of these essential amino acids as compared to […] -
WellnessSee articleReflecting on “Forks Over Knives,” the Film That Became a Movement
It has been nearly eight years since I embarked on making Forks Over Knives, and it’s incredible to look back and see how much has changed in the world since then. In 2008, I had already been eating a vegan, predominantly whole-food diet for about seven years and had been interested in health and nutrition […] -
WellnessSee articleFood, Fashion, and the Future: Exclusive Interview With Tennis Great Venus Williams
Since she turned pro two decades years ago, 36-year old tennis champion Venus Williams has won seven Grand Slam singles titles, fourteen Grand Slam doubles championships, and four Olympic gold medals. As a tennis superstar, almost everybody knows her name, but fewer people know she has a debilitating autoimmune disease called Sjögren’s syndrome. She went […] -
WellnessSee articleNFL Player Griff Whalen on the Perks of Being a Plant-Powered Athlete
The best wide receivers are strong, fast, agile, and strategic. The most important trait, according to college wide receiver coach Jay Norvell, is the ability to adjust. Griff Whalen, the newest New England Patriot, has made his career by doing just that. Growing up in Toledo, Ohio, Whalen dreamed of becoming a professional football player. […] -
WellnessSee articleCooking for One: 5 Healthy Tips and 15 Recipes
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear are about how to cook for one person. Whether it’s from someone at the gym, from a friend, or from a Facebook connection, the popular opinion is that turning on the stove and dirtying a pan for just one person seems like a waste of time. […] -
WellnessSee articleTop 3 Diabetes Myths, Busted: Fruit, Starchy Vegetables, and Blood Glucose
Almost 10 percent of Americans have diabetes and that number is growing. Unfortunately, the myths surrounding diabetes are as widespread as the disorder itself. Here we debunk the most common diabetes myths. For the past 50 years, people diagnosed with all forms of diabetes have been advised to eat low-carb diets high in fat and […] -
WellnessSee articleA Doctor’s Top Tips for Transitioning Smoothly to a Healthy Plant-Based Lifestyle
As a physician, I have learned the greatest rewards come from the relationships built with people and helping them live better lives. From my mentors, like my father John McDougall, Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Michael Greger, I have learned that most chronic conditions and many of the epidemics we face in our country stem from […] -
WellnessSee articleThis Portland Company is Changing Healthcare With Tech, Transparency, and Plants
Seeing your primary care doctor usually means long wait times and, if you’re lucky, 20 minutes of face time with your doctor. For patients, health care in America has come to mean rising costs and low-quality service. For many doctors, it has come to mean battling insurance companies, stacking patients to stay afloat, and sicker […] -
WellnessSee articleNEWS: Frozen Fruit Co. Serves Up All-Fruit Ice “Cream” for the Masses
Frozen yogurt shops have been going strong for the past decade in the United States, and the hot trend hasn’t yet started to melt. Froyo is marketed as a healthy twist on ice cream, which is part of the reason it’s become so popular. The new frozen treat on the block is FroFru, or soft-serve […] -
WellnessSee article10 Kid-Friendly Snacks You Can Make in 5 Minutes
As busy parents, it’s easy to always feel like we’re in a rush. Children are also growing fast and can seem hungry all the time. For both adults and children, it’s easier to make bad choices when we’re hungry, so keeping healthy, quick, and easy snacks nearby is important. Make sure you have a few […] -
WellnessSee articleIn Memoriam: Remembering Evelyn Oswick
I am sad to report that Evelyn Oswick, who appeared in Forks Over Knives, passed away at 90. I feel fortunate to have met Evelyn during filming, and I found her kind, sweet, and gracious. Evelyn was one of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s patients in his original heart disease study. After reversing her heart disease, she […]
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