From Sedentary Asthma Sufferer to Long-Distance Runner on a Plant-Based Diet
Growing up, asthma made me self-conscious, and I limited my physical activity because of it. I didn’t want to be the girl…
I Went Vegan After Cardiac Arrest Nearly Killed Me
February 12, 2013, will live in infamy as my “death day,” but perhaps it would be more accurate to call it my…
I Went Plant-Based to Avoid Needing Statins. The Results Have Been Incredible
My family was self-sufficient on our small Iowa farm in the 1960s and ’70s. We raised, butchered, and packaged cattle, pigs, and…
From Couch Potato to Avid Cyclist: My Plant-Based Transformation
In the fall and winter of 2017 I was traveling a lot and eating at restaurants with colleagues who always wanted the…
I Fully Recovered From a Heart Attack in 3 Months of Eating Plants
Two years ago, in January 2018, I had a heart attack. I wasn’t a candidate for one: I had no particular family…
Recovering from Liver Disease on a Plant-Based Diet
In 2011 I found myself partying and drinking every day. It had started off as binge-drinking to boost my confidence. Then it…
Living Well, 122 Pounds Lighter on a Plant-Based Diet
At the end of my annual physical in 2016, my doctor tried, once again, to talk to me about my weight. For…
After Decades of Failed Diets, I Went Plant-Based and Lost 140 Pounds in 2 Years
I was a sensitive child who turned to food as a coping mechanism. I developed a strong dependence on salty and sugary…
After 40 Years in the Pizza Business, I Went Plant-Based and Transformed My Health
Feb. 28, 2018, started out like an ordinary day. In the morning, I went to my doctor’s office for my quarterly blood…
After a Cancer Diagnosis, I Went Plant-Based and Transformed My Health
Before beginning this journey, I’d tried every dieting fad under the sun: Paleo, protein shakes… the list is endless. Nothing was helpful…
A Plant-Based Diet Resolved My Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Insomnia
About nine years ago, I was hit with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), an inflammatory disease that causes intense muscle aches and stiffness. I…
From 3 Percent Kidney Function to Dialysis-Free on a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
In November 2016 I went into an emergency room, and within just a few hours I was informed that I had stage…