I was raised on a standard American diet (SAD)—lots of meat, dairy, and highly processed foods. I started competitive swimming at age…

I never liked meat, so I went vegetarian as a young adult, and I dabbled in veganism starting in 2011. But I…

In 2015, I was trapped in a cycle of stress and poor habits. Overwhelmed by the demands of being a hospital doctor…

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back at the incredible whole-food, plant-based success stories that we had the privilege of…

I never considered myself an unhealthy eater before going plant-based. When I was a kid, my family lived in France for many…

One night in February 2018, I began experiencing an odd pain in my upper left back and shoulder area. I’d been actively…

My husband, Jay, and I used to eat loads of animal products—all kinds of meat, including organ meats. We loved beef, especially…

For much of my life, I struggled with my weight, always up and down. As a kid I ate the standard American…

I’m from the South, and I grew up on foods like fried chicken, instant mashed potatoes, white rice, and pork. By the…

About 20 years ago, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My doctor told me I could take medication to reduce the…

I ate a standard Western diet for much of my life. In 2006, routine blood tests established that I had high lipid…

I started gradually picking up weight in my 20s and 30s, reaching around 250 pounds by the time I was 35. At…