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05/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

For your plant-based diet to be nutritionally complete, you have to avoid deficiency of vitamins and minerals usually gained from animal products

If you plan to switch to a plant-based diet, you must look for alternative food items or supplements that provide vitamins and minerals that are usually obtained from animal products for your diet to be nutritionally complete. This, as well as other concerns regarding the main nutrients that may be lacking in a plant-based diet, were […]

03/14/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Nutrients in whey protein may offer solutions to diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and poor bone formation

A plant-based diet can be beneficial to your health in many ways, but some experts have voiced concerns that people who avoid animal-derived foods entirely are missing out on some very useful nutrients that can help fight chronic disease. Dr. Ian Givens, a food chain nutrition professor at the University of Reading, recently spoke at […]

02/13/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Greens, legumes and unsaturated fats: How to reverse diabetes with food

In a Daily Mail article, Dr. Michael Greger explained that switching to a vegetarian diet can ease or even reverse the ill effects of diabetes. The dietary change is so effective that improvements can be felt within a matter of hours. Diabetes is a medical condition where your blood sugar levels far exceed the norm. […]

07/29/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Plant-based diets can kill you if they consist of refined grains and sugars

You might have heard that eating a plant-based diet can help ward off heart disease, but not just any plant-based diet will do. In fact, if you pair all those vegetables with refined grains and sugars, you could be doing more harm than good. In a study of more than 200,000 Americans that was published […]

07/06/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Doctors recommend plant-based diets for better health

Forget popping pills: Physicians have begun recommending vegetables and fruits to their patients. From the American Cancer Society to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, medical groups and doctors alike are now touting plant-based diets as the pathway towards improved overall health, reported OrganicAuthority.com. And quite frankly, it’s about time. The fact is that embracing […]

05/18/2017 / By Lance D Johnson

Vegan diets can kill your children, claims Big Food propaganda campaign

The dairy industry does everything in its power to convince the public that our nutritional needs aren’t met unless we consume our daily share of milk products. The only opposition standing in the way of the dairy industry is the vegan’s way of life, which avoids all mucus-forming dairy and meat. As veganism gains popularity, Big Food propaganda campaigns will inevitable fight back, only to […]

04/29/2017 / By Vicki Batts

32 Celebrities who have gone vegan

Every year, more people are choosing to live the cruelty-free life and go vegan, especially the young — and especially those in Hollywood. In fact, PETA even predicted that 2017 will be “The Year of the Vegan,” and cited over a dozen food trends that show veganism is hitting the mainstream in a big way. […]

04/25/2017 / By D. Samuelson

Eat like a pro: Tom Brady launches his own super clean meal delivery service

No one can argue that Tom Brady is one of the best players in NFL history. At 39 years of age, he is still one of the toughest, most physically fit players in the league and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, he seems to be at the peak of his […]

04/22/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Losing weight can be as easy as starting a vegan diet

Could a vegan diet really help with weight loss? While there are many reasons people choose to follow a vegan diet and lifestyle, such as concerns about animal welfare and cruelty, the environment and sustainability, there are also many health-related reasons to embark on a vegan path. Following a vegan diet can be very rewarding […]

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