
At 78, I Ditched Multiple Meds and Health Problems With a Plant-Based Diet
Seven years ago, I lost my wife to breast cancer after 49 years of marriage. Besides being a 71-year-old grieving widower, I…

How I Cured My Chronic Pain with a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
For most of my life, I ate the standard American diet and meals that were heavy in meat and processed foods. About…

From Battling a Fibroid and Facing Surgery to Fit and Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet
One day in 2011, I found myself discussing a hysterectomy with my doctor. I was 54 years old and had been struggling…

From Recreational Athlete to International Ultra-Athlete on a Plant-Based Diet
For about 30 years, I dreamed of finishing the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Once I decided to actually do it,…

Saying Goodbye to Type 2 Diabetes and Meds After Going on a Plant-Based Diet
When I started my plant-based journey almost two years ago, I did it to improve my health. The weight loss that everyone…

Meet Dr. Heather Shenkman, Ironman Triathlete and Vegan Cardiologist
I haven’t always been an athlete, but I’ve been a vegetarian since I was about 16 years old. My brother was the…

How I Lost 260 Pounds, Heart Disease, Constant Joint Pain and Gained My Life Back
For most of my life, I was either overweight or obese. I was an outcast in school and was teased because of…

From Sick, Disabled, and on Multiple Meds to Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet
When I was 38 years old, my doctor told me that I was on my way to an early death. He also…

After a Lifetime of Poor Health, I Lost 120 Pounds and Regained My Life
As a child, I was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune liver disease. Doctors told me that I would probably not live past…

Ultra Recovery: From Depressed Addict to Pro Ultrarunner on a Plant-Based Diet
Editor’s Note: David Clark passed away on May 21, 2020, after suffering from complications due to herniated disc surgery. David was a beloved…

From Tired, Unhealthy Fortysomething to Fit Competitive Cyclist
I turned 40 years old in June 2011, and was struggling to find enough energy to make it through the day, despite…

From Rock Bottom With Ulcerative Colitis to Pain-Free in One Year on a Plant-Based Diet
Rock Bottom: 2013 I can safely say that 2013 was the worst year of my life. At the beginning of the year,…