Should You Avoid Nightshades? A Look at the Research
While the name might seem ominous and call to mind the contents of a sorcerer’s cauldron, nightshades are among the most common…
Swapping Out Animal Protein for Plant Protein Reduces Frailty in Older Women by 42%
New research suggests that older women may be able to dramatically reduce their risk of age-related frailty by eating more plant-based protein…
2 Foods to Ditch if You Have GI Issues, Plus More Expert Advice from Gut Whisperer Will Bulsiewicz, MD
Photo by Margaret Wright As rates of irritable bowel disease and other gastrointestinal disorders have risen in recent years, so, too, has…
Major Medical Association Endorses Plant-Based Diet as Primary Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
A diet rich in whole plant foods can serve as the primary tool for achieving remission of Type 2 diabetes in adults,…
Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe? Experts Weigh In
Much has been said about the detrimental effects of excessive alcohol consumption. But when it comes to moderate drinking, opinions are mixed….
Catering Giant Pushes Toward 42% Plant-Based Meals on U.S. College Campuses
Sodexo, one of the largest food service providers in the United States, is making 42% of their meals on college campuses plant-based…
Bodybuilder and U.S. Marine Veteran Ronnie Penn Sees Big Gains After Going Vegan
Standing six feet tall and sporting 210 pounds of chiseled muscle, U.S. Marine veteran and bodybuilder Ronnie Penn has an impressive physique….
1 in 4 Adults Has Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Most Go Undiagnosed, Posing Heart Risks
One in 4 adults worldwide are at risk of cardiovascular incidents due to an often-missed liver disorder, according to a new scientific…
New Report: Prediabetes Rates in American Teens Doubled in the Last 20 Years
Rates of prediabetes in American teenagers have more than doubled in the last two decades, according to a new study published in…
What Is Lupus? A Rheumatologist Breaks Down Causes, Symptoms, and Lifestyle Strategies That Can Help
Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly known as lupus, is a chronic autoimmune disease. Lupus can affect any of the body’s organs but most…
New Research Suggests Eating Too Much Protein May Lower Testosterone Levels in Men
Consuming excessive amounts of protein may lower testosterone levels in men, new research suggests. In a meta-study published in the March 2022…
27 Whole-Food, Plant-Based Experts You Should Follow on Instagram
Add healthy inspiration to your social media feed with fresh content from some of our favorite whole-food, plant-based experts. Whether you’re looking…