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Quotes That Will Change the Way You Think About Health and Nutrition

There are so many rock star leaders within the whole-food, plant-based movement and so much content out there that it can be…

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A dozen studies in 2019 make the case for avoiding meat
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12 Studies from 2019 That Make the Case for Avoiding Meat

In the 42 years I have eaten a plant-based diet, and in my 30 years as a cardiologist, I have studied the…

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Is the Paleo Diet Good for Gut Health
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Is the Paleo Diet Good for Gut Health? We Finally Have an Answer

For years now, the Paleo diet has been heralded by its believers as the optimal diet for gut health. This was based…

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New Study: Eating More Plants Cuts Cardiovascular Disease Risk by a Third

Diets higher in plant foods are associated with a substantially lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to new research published…

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New Diabetes Study Underscores Benefits of Sticking to a Healthy Plant-Based Diet

People who stick to a plant-based diet have a 23 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a report…

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Meet Dr. Kale: Plant-Strong Cardiologist Transforming His Hospital
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Look Inside this Plant-Strong Hospital and Meet the Cardiologist Who’s Leading the Charge (Video)

He’s the director of preventive cardiology at Montefiore Health System in Bronx, New York, and associate professor of medicine at Albert Einstein…

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Harlem Globetrotter Kris ‘Hi-Lite’ Bruton on Powering Up with a Plant-Based Diet

In 2017, Harlem Globetrotter Kris “Hi-Lite” Bruton, who’s known for his high-flying slam dunks and entertaining on-court antics, pledged his allegiance to…

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New Study: White Meat as Bad for Cholesterol as Red Meat; Plant-Based Diet Best for Health

New research challenges a commonly held assumption that those watching their cholesterol should opt for chicken. Consuming high quantities of meat—red or…

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New Studies: Highly Processed Foods Linked to Increased Disease and Mortality Risks

Ultra-processed foods aren’t just bad for your waistline; they may contribute to an increased risk of disease and mortality, according to two…

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A Look Inside Plant Based World: The First Vegan Trade Show in the U.S.

The Plant Based World Conference & Expo made its debut in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on…

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New York Moves to Guarantee Plant-Based Options at Hospitals Statewide

The New York State Legislature passed a bill last week that would ensure access to plant-based meals and snacks for hospital patients…

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Raw Power: Pro Surfer Tia Blanco on the Foods that Fuel Her

Pro surfer Tia Blanco shreds her competition. An International Surfing Association gold medalist, the 22-year-old is a champion of veganism, Instagramming veggie…

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