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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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Dis-ease of the Heart: The Psychology of Eating Animals

On a recent flight on my way to present my slideshow on carnism, I struck up a conversation with the woman sitting…

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Restart for Health

< It is an astonishing fact that America — the best fed nation in the world — is the most unhealthy. Immigrants...

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Do Potatoes Cause Diabetes?

Are potatoes dangerous? Do potatoes cause diabetes? You might think so if you followed the headlines. In 2006, the media was full…

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The Link Between Skim Milk and Acne

In this NutritionFacts.org video, Dr. Michael Greger looks at three different Harvard studies that found a link between dairy consumption and acne…

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Why Parents Should Want Vegan Children

The vegan diet based in whole-foods has been proven to prevent death from heart disease, reduce “bad” cholesterol levels, and lower blood…

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