From Cheese-Loving Vegetarian with Sky-High Blood Pressure to Whole-Food, Plant-Based and Healthy
Around 10 years ago I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I knew in the back of my mind…
A Diabetes Diagnosis Shocked Me Into Changing My Diet. The Results Have Been Incredible
From childhood through my 20s, I was thin and could eat whatever I wanted without gaining weight. When I did start to…
From Unmotivated to Unstoppable: My Transformation on a Plant-Based Diet
Prior to transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, I had little desire to do anything healthy. I had unfairly lost a court battle…
How Going Plant-Based Helped Me Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Drop More Than 100 Pounds
Before going plant-based, my diet was always what I considered “normal,” with lots of cheese and meat. Some of my favorite foods…
How a Plant-Based Diet Helped Me Be Migraine-Free
My father has type 2 diabetes. In the summer of 2013, he switched to a whole-food, plant-based diet to manage his disease…
From Bedridden with Back Pain to Running Marathons
In 2017 I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis concentrated in the spine. For months I had been experiencing…
I Overcame Debilitating PMS on a Plant-Based Diet
For 10 years, I experienced debilitating menstrual symptoms—fainting, throwing up, and incredibly painful cramps. It felt like my body was under attack…
We’ve Lost 195 Pounds Combined Since Going Plant-Based
I grew up in an unhealthy vegetarian household. My mom, dad, and I were all overweight. We ate a lot of highly…
Eric Adams on His New Book, ‘Healthy at Last,’ and the True Meaning of Soul Food
Update 1/3/2022: One of our favorite plant-based success stories is now mayor of New York City! Read our 2020 interview with NYC…
A Plant-Based Diet Cut My LDL Cholesterol in Half
Like many people, I struggled with my weight from a very early age. I tried nearly every diet you can think of….
At 56, I’m Fitter, Healthier, and Happier Than Ever, Thanks to a Plant-Based Diet
I struggled with being overweight my entire adult life. It took chest pains in my mid-40s, spending time in cardiac rehab, being…