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WellnessSee article7 Key Takeaways From ‘What the Health’
“What the Health,” the new Netflix documentary from the makers of “Cowspiracy,” is creating quite a buzz and bringing much-needed attention to…
Success StoriesSee articleThe Heart Attack That Could Have Killed Me Made Me Stronger When I Turned to a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet
It was Memorial Day 2008. The pain in my chest took me to the ground. I rolled over on my back and…
RecipesSee articleBudget-Friendly Lentil Bolognese
A tasty Lentil Bolognese is a must for your recipe arsenal, and this one passes the test for a busy student—or anyone…
WellnessSee articleThe Story Behind My Family’s Historic Farm Featured in ‘Forks Over Knives’
The Esselstyn Family Farm is featured prominently in “Forks Over Knives,” but there is much more to this farm than you might…
WellnessSee articleFor a Healthy Heart, Not All Plant Foods Are Equal
After you watch “Forks Over Knives” and decide to adopt a plant-based diet, does it matter if you spend your dollars in…
Success StoriesSee articleHow My Rheumatoid Arthritis (and a Plant-Based Diet) Made Me a Better Cardiologist
When I was little, I used to think that I didn’t bleed. I never got injured and rarely got cut. I think…
WellnessSee articleHow I Answer 6 Common Questions as the Parent of a Vegan Toddler
As a now-seasoned vegan and public health advocate, I consider myself an expert at “Vegan 20 Questions: Eating Out With Omnivores.” If…
WellnessSee articleCan Houses of Worship Commit to Going Plant-Based?
It is not a stretch of the imagination to say that the Western palate is accustomed to meat as one of the…
Success StoriesSee articleOne Teen’s Journey From Crippling Arthritis to Competing in Olympic-Style Weightlifting
There’s been a lot of drama in my life, but very little of it has to do with being a teenager. My…
WellnessSee articleAMA Encourages Plant-Based Meal Options at Hospitals and Healthier Food for SNAP Participants
The American Medical Association (AMA) passed two important resolutions this month aimed at helping the nation to eat better. The first calls…
WellnessSee article5 Ways Saturated Fat Defenders Deceive the Public
The pattern of provocations, proclamations, and click-bait innuendo related to saturated fat is fairly clear to anyone who reads past the headlines….
Success StoriesSee articleMy Family With 6 Kids: How We Regained Our Health and Lost 115 Pounds
In November 2015, my husband and I decided to start homeschooling our six children, aged 8 to 16. Our transformation began with…
