Wellness
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WellnessSee articleHow Big Food Companies Affect Nutrition Policy
The following is an excerpt from the New York Times bestseller How Not to Die, which was released by Flatiron Books. Research showing that coronary heart disease can be reversed with a plant-based diet—with or without other healthy lifestyle changes—has been published for decades in some of the most prestigious medical journals in the world. Why […] -
How ToSee articleHow to Eat Healthy in College Dining Halls
There are many reasons why college is the best time to go vegan, but finding healthy, plant-based fare in a typical dining hall is its own matter. I transitioned to a whole food, plant-based diet during my third year of college and, after a few semesters of practice, I found ways to get the most […] -
Success StoriesSee articleHow We Cured Cystic Acne With One Simple Diet Change
We are identical twins, and were lucky to escape our teenage years mostly free from acne. We never realized how lucky we were until last year. In 2014, all hell broke loose on our faces. We were 20 years old, and all of sudden we found ourselves battling severe cystic acne. It was the worst […] -
WellnessSee articleReading Nutrition Labels and Food Packaging: Four Tips for Savvy Shopping
While about three-fourths of Americans might use the Nutrition Facts panel at least some of the time, most people have only a limited understanding of what it means when reading nutrition labels. Use this guide to separate fact from fiction at the grocery store. 1. Focus on foods without labels. Let’s get this out of […] -
WellnessSee articleWho Benefits From Medically Supervised Fasting?
Originally published in Health Science. In the world of our ancient ancestors, fasting occurred primarily by force, not by choice. Humans would fast when resources became scarce, such as when spring came late. The ability of humans to fast was a biological necessity born from the disproportionate use of glucose by the brain. Were it […] -
WellnessSee articleThe Happy Vegan: Mogul Russell Simmons on How His Lifestyle Fuels His Success
Music and fashion mogul and media magnate Russell Simmons has launched some of the most famous hip-hop musicians, including Beastie Boys and Run-D.M.C. He is the cofounder of Def Jam and Phat Farm clothing, and his media company has created hit films and programs including The Nutty Professor and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. What many […] -
WellnessSee articleTop Tips for Plant-Based Athletes
Now that you have been inspired by Forks Over Knives and adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet as your foundation for health, perhaps you are ready to pursue meaningful fitness goals but don’t know where to start. Or perhaps you have been working out for a long time and are concerned that your new diet will […] -
How ToSee articleBest Tips for Storing Fruits and Vegetables
Adapted from Rebootwithjoe.com. Does this ever happen to you: You take the time to review healthy recipes, make a shopping list, get to the store, put everything away, and then all of a sudden the week has flown by, and your gorgeous, expensive produce has wilted into a mushy brown mess? Nothing is more discouraging than wasting […] -
WellnessSee articleNEWS: Dietary Guidelines Say Cut Sugar, Eat More Plant Foods, Limit Meat
The federal government’s newest Dietary Guidelines were just published today. Revised every five years as new research in nutrition and diet unfolds, its purpose is to guide policymakers and health practitioners in making decisions. Added Sugar and Meat For the first time, the guidelines recommend a “healthy eating pattern” instead of focusing on individual food […] -
WellnessSee articleBarnard Medical Center, Where Medicine Meets Nutrition
The Barnard Medical Center, which opened today in Washington, D.C., combines top-of-the-line medical care with nutrition education and preventative medicine. We recently spoke to the founder of the center, Dr. Neal Barnard, who is also the president and founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). He is changing health care as we know […] -
WellnessSee articleAmerican College of Cardiology President: Why Cholesterol Still Matters
The New Dietary Guidelines The media has focused a lot of recent attention on the new Scientific Report of the 2015 Federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which no longer lists cholesterol as a nutrient of concern for overconsumption. Dr. Kim Williams, president of the American College of Cardiology, had mixed reactions to the new guidelines. […] -
WellnessSee articleTop 8 Myths About Eating Vegan, Busted
We’ve managed to move beyond the vegan stereotype of the hippie nibbling on tofu and greens, but there are still many myths and misunderstandings surrounding a plant-based diet. We’ve dispelled the most popular myths here. FACT: There is so much fuss over “getting enough protein,” but virtually all Americans (including vegans!) get way more than […]
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