Wellness
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WellnessSee articleNew Study: A Healthy Plant-Based Diet Can Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk by a Third
A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that a healthy plant-based diet significantly lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. Study authors commented that “existing studies suggest a lower incidence of type 2 diabetes in people reporting a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and whole grains, and a higher incidence […] -
WellnessSee articleThe Standard American Diet is Even Sadder Than We Thought
Although we are one of the most prosperous countries on earth, we die sooner and experience higher rates of disease than other developed nations. We use the phrase “standard American diet” to describe the stereotypical diet of Americans. But what does the standard American diet actually look like? What Is the Standard American Diet? Unfortunately, […] -
WellnessSee article10 Reasons People Find it Hard to Give Up Meat
The following is an excerpt from The Plant Advantage by Benji Kurtz and Glen Merzer. Can it really be true that humans have absolutely no need for animal foods and that animal foods are detrimental to human health? If so, then why does the overwhelming majority of people around the world continue to eat them? […] -
WellnessSee articlePlant-Strong on the Road!
Staying plant-strong while you’re traveling via planes, trains, and automobiles is a piece of cake (or even better, a piece of kale). I’ve been traveling a ton lately. In fact, in February I was on the road 22 out of 29 days! I was plant-strong and ripping it up day after day after day. Here […] -
WellnessSee articleQ & A With Plant-Strong Athletes and Advocates Rip Esselstyn and Rich Roll
Rip Esselstyn, bestselling author of The Engine2 Diet and former professional triathlete and firefighter, chats with Rich Roll, bestselling author of Finding Ultra and world-renowned ultra-endurance athlete. Rip Esselstyn: If you could share a plant-strong meal with anyone on the planet, who would it be and why? Rich Roll: My answer to this question is […] -
WellnessSee articleThe Best Thing You Can Do for the Planet Has Nothing to Do With Shorter Showers or Hybrid Cars
How is it possible that the drastic spike in human population is not the biggest problem for the environment? Human population has increased, that’s true, but animal agriculture has exploded. There are now 70 billion farmed animals on this planet. This clip from the documentary Cowspiracy explores human consumption and animal consumption to determine their […] -
WellnessSee article7 Reasons Millennials Should Bring Back Dinner Parties
Sometimes it feels like my generation grew up on takeout, delivery, and convenience foods, and as a result, never gained kitchen skills. I am no different. At the start of my plant-based journey, I spent months eating just roasted sweet potatoes for dinner because I didn’t have the patience or skill to cook something more […] -
WellnessSee article5 Ways To Make Healthy Eating Habits Stick
We know most fad diets don’t work and sustaining a diet for the long term is where the rubber meets the road for many people. After the initial burst of enthusiasm and good intentions have worn off, a new diet gets harder and harder to maintain. What can we rely on to stay on track in […] -
WellnessSee articleAn Interfaith Compassion Movement Can Change the World
There are so many reasons why an interfaith vegan movement with a more prominent voice has the potential to create powerful change. Starting movements that create positive change for society is righteous, laborious work. In the cloistered worlds of plant-based diets and animal welfare advocacy, there is not enough collaboration for the greater good. People […] -
WellnessSee article5 Reasons It’s Tastier and Easier to Cook With a Pressure Cooker
For many people, it’s tough getting a home-cooked meal on the table every day. If you eat a whole-food, plant-based diet, it’s even more difficult, since you will probably want to include whole grains and beans cooked from scratch. Enter the pressure cooker, a tool that I think is essential in a plant-based kitchen. The […] -
WellnessSee articleHow Eating More Can Help You Weigh Less
For most people, dieting means counting calories and eating less food. It turns out that eating more can lead to weight loss—if you choose certain kinds of foods. In the Nutritionfacts.org video below, Dr. Michael Greger shares the importance of energy density: the amount of calories per unit weight of a food or beverage. Foods higher in […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Study Predicts 1 in 5 People Worldwide Will Be Obese by 2025
For the first time, there are more obese people than underweight people in the world. A newly published study predicts that if this global obesity trend continues, then almost 18 percent of men and 21 percent of women will be obese by 2025. That’s one in five adults. This new study, led by scientists from […]
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