Understanding Neocarnism: How Vegan Advocates Can Appreciate and Respond to “Happy Meat,” “Locavorism,” and “Paleo Dieting”
This article was originally published on One Green Planet, and has been reprinted with permission. These days, few commentaries cause vegans more…
The Paleo Diet Is Uncivilized (And Unhealthy and Untrue)
Low-carbohydrate (low-carb) diets are fueling the destruction of human health and our planet Earth. “Low-carbohydrate” means a diet high in animal foods…
Star NFL Player Arian Foster Goes on Vegan Diet, Calls Forks Over Knives a “Great Film”
Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster said he is trying a vegan diet. On July 5, he tweeted, “Officially a vegan now….
The Multiple Sclerosis and Diet Saga
Note from the Editor: Earlier this week, Jack Osbourne, reality T.V. personality and son of singer Ozzy Osbourne, revealed that he has…
The Calorie Density Approach to Nutrition and Lifelong Weight Management
Calorie density is the simplest approach to healthful eating and lifelong weight management. This common sense approach to sound nutrition allows for…
Interview with Forks Over Knives’ Ruth Heidrich on ESPN Radio
Ruth Heidrich, who was featured in Forks Over Knives, was interviewed on ESPN 1700 San Diego to discuss her breast cancer recovery…
Will Switching to Organic Meat, Dairy and Eggs Save Your Health?
So-called organic meat, dairy and eggs are sold as a means for people to reduce their exposure to hormones and chemical toxins….
Does Willpower Hold the Key to Your Success?
Willpower. The word conjures up images of tremendous effort, excruciating determination, and sacrifice. Willpower is Rocky Balboa forcing himself to the top…
Back to the Heart: Restoring Our Relationship to Our Fellow Creatures
When Farm Sanctuary was founded in 1986, there was little awareness of the highly destructive effects of factory farming. I wanted to see…
For Better Health, Diet More Effective than Pills and Surgery
Most doctors will tell patients with high blood sugar, or congested arteries to “watch what they eat.” More often than not this…
Nutrition Facts Video: Dark Fish Like Salmon May Cause Heartbeat Irregularities
In this Nutrition Facts video, Dr. Michael Greger looks at research showing how consuming dark fish like salmon may cause dangerous heartbeat…
Calcium Supplements Can Cause Heart Attacks
Calcium supplements are thought to be good for the bones, but a new study warns they might be bad for the heart….