Who Benefits From Medically Supervised Fasting?
Originally published in Health Science. In the world of our ancient ancestors, fasting occurred primarily by force, not by choice. Humans would…
The Happy Vegan: Mogul Russell Simmons on How His Lifestyle Fuels His Success
Music and fashion mogul and media magnate Russell Simmons has launched some of the most famous hip-hop musicians, including Beastie Boys and…
Top Tips for Plant-Based Athletes
Now that you have been inspired by Forks Over Knives and adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet as your foundation for health, perhaps…
Best Tips for Storing Fruits and Vegetables
Adapted from Rebootwithjoe.com. Does this ever happen to you: You take the time to review healthy recipes, make a shopping list, get to…
NEWS: Dietary Guidelines Say Cut Sugar, Eat More Plant Foods, Limit Meat
The federal government’s newest Dietary Guidelines were just published today. Revised every five years as new research in nutrition and diet unfolds,…
Barnard Medical Center, Where Medicine Meets Nutrition
The Barnard Medical Center, which opened today in Washington, D.C., combines top-of-the-line medical care with nutrition education and preventative medicine. We recently…
American College of Cardiology President: Why Cholesterol Still Matters
The New Dietary Guidelines The media has focused a lot of recent attention on the new Scientific Report of the 2015 Federal…
Top 8 Myths About Eating Vegan, Busted
We’ve managed to move beyond the vegan stereotype of the hippie nibbling on tofu and greens, but there are still many myths…
A Top Chef’s Healthy Cooking Tips That Every Home Cook Needs to Know
We know that cutting out processed foods and animal products is necessary for better health. However, longtime cooks often find themselves at…
Would You Like a Burger With Your Bypass?
“Congratulations… You survived bypass surgery! Here, have a burger.” I often hear some version of the above from friends and acquaintances: during…
Is Fish Oil Just Snake Oil?
The following is an excerpt from How Not to Die, which was released by Flatiron Books. Thanks in part to the American Heart Association’s recommendation…
Why Olive Oil Isn’t a Health Food
Most people have heard and read that olive oil is healthy, and that they should be consuming it often. This common misconception…