At 420 pounds Josh had high blood pressure, prediabetes, and a serious junk food habit. When he went plant-based, he experienced significant weight loss.
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Taming Painful Inflammation on a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
For decades, Kendale Ritchey, DPM, had recurrent inflammation, fevers, and joint pain. Here’s what happened when he changed his diet.
Source: Taming Painful Inflammation on a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
Vitamin D Recommendations Infographic | NutritionFacts.org
Vitamin D, which is made mostly by animals, including ourselves, when we’re exposed to sunlight, may help us enjoy a longer life based on randomized,
Source: Vitamin D Recommendations Infographic | NutritionFacts.org
New Study: Eating More Plant Foods Could Increase Lifespan By Up to 13 Years
Researchers found eating more fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and nuts could add precious years to your life. Learn more here!
Source: New Study: Eating More Plant Foods Could Increase Lifespan By Up to 13 Years
Understanding Heart Disease and Your Diet’s Role in Prevention
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of heart disease. Read on to learn what causes it, and how it can be prevented and reversed.
Source: Understanding Heart Disease and Your Diet’s Role in Prevention
How I Reversed My Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet, by NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams
Eric Adams, newly elected mayor of New York City, shares his story along with his tips for reversing diabetes.
Source: How I Reversed My Diabetes with a Plant-Based Diet, by NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams
Never Too Late: Reversing My Heart Disease on a WFPB Diet at 80 – Center for Nutrition Studies
Al Schmidt shows you’re never too old to make changes to reverse heart disease. Although it was a bumpy road getting there, Al has found he loves eating plant-based — for the results and the taste of it!
Source: Never Too Late: Reversing My Heart Disease on a WFPB Diet at 80 – Center for Nutrition Studies
What Are Highly Processed Foods?
Highly processed foods have been linked to numerous health issues—but what are they, and why are they so bad? Read on for a breakdown.
Source: What Are Highly Processed Foods?
Do Vegans Actually Poop More? 5 Things You Need to Know
Diet has a direct impact on the digestive tract—a fact that vegans can attest to firsthand. Get the scoop on poop here.
Source: Do Vegans Actually Poop More? 5 Things You Need to Know
New Studies Show Eating Plant-Based at Any Age Can Protect Against Heart Disease Later In Life
Two new studies came to the same conclusion: the more plants and whole foods you eat, the less likely you are to develop heart disease.
Source: New Studies Show Eating Plant-Based at Any Age Can Protect Against Heart Disease Later In Life
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