Anti-Cancer Eating
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, but research has shown that a large percentage of cancers are preventable and caused by environment and …
Tag: Plant based
An Amazonian Tribe Provides Clues for Slowing Down Brain Aging
There is an indigenous tribe in the Bolivian Amazon call the Tsimane whose lifestyle appears to contribute not only to healthy hearts but also healthier brains that age much …
Eating in the Blue Zone
You may have heard of “Blue Zones”, a term coined by author Dan Buettner to refer to five regions of the world where people live much longer and reach …
Vegetarians Have Better Biomarkers
A new study released this week by the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) found that vegetarians have a healthier biomarker profile than meat eaters. The researchers measured 19 disease …
Probiotics and Prebiotics – Goodies for your Gut
Your overall health is determined in large part by your gut health, with about 70% of your immune system residing in your gut. You have around 100 trillion live …
Onions? Yes, Please!
Besides adding great flavor to your food, onions offer serious health benefits. They are full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber; they are also one of the best sources of …
To Live Longer, Count to Five…Fruits and Veggies Every Day
A new study from the American Heart Association has determined that eating two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables every day is the ideal combination for longer …
Taking Soul Food Back to its Plant-Based Origin
February is Black History Month, celebrating the struggles and accomplishments of the African Diaspora. It’s also a time to highlight black culture, including art, music, and food. Soul food …
Feed Your Gut, Guard Your Health
Like a loyal guard dog, if you treat your gut well, it will protect you from harmful invaders. There are trillions of bacteria, some good and some bad, living …
Feed on Fiber!
One of the main reasons a plant-based diet is so good for you is that plants are the only source of dietary fiber. Meat has no fiber. Why is …
Beans, the Best Nutritional Bang for Your Buck
A nearly perfect food to add to your daily diet is beans, also known as legumes. Besides being very budget-friendly, they are highly nutritious and offer all the following: …
Are you Eating to Increase your Risk of Heart Disease or to Decrease it?
A study just published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that if you eat more pro-inflammatory foods like red meat, processed meat, organ meats, refined carbs, …