The reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables and eschew meat is just mounting, folks. Not only can a vegetarian diet improve your mood, decrease your risk of developing cancer and other chronic diseases, but now it seems that fruits … Read More
It’s likely that every person who reads this article has either had or knows someone who has had a heart attack or stroke. The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) states that one in three adults have cardiovascular disease and … Read More
Need yet another reason to eat more veggies? A recent study of more than 57,000 people found that the less meat people ate, the less likely they were to have cataracts. Vegetarians (those who eat eggs, milk, and all plants, … Read More
New research is adding fuel to the fire when it comes to the benefits of going vegetarian, it may improve your mood! With nearly 10 percent of adults in the U.S. having some sort of mood disorder, looking for natural … Read More
Is “B” for the bones? Most people think about vitamin B12 as a vital nutrient for our blood cells, energy and nervous system, but it might also be a key nutrient for bone health. A study from Germany found that … Read More
Though it probably sounds like a recipe for bad breath, a diet with plenty of garlic and onions may also be a great way of obtaining essential nutrients. A study featured in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found … Read More
There have been numerous studies in the last ten years that indicate organic produce is healthier for us to eat and better for the environment when compared to non-organic produce. People are more aware about what they are putting into … Read More
Following a vegan diet means avoiding the obvious animal-based foods – meat, poultry, dairy, eggs, and fish – but if you’re not careful, you could be avoiding some essential nutrients too. The reason? Plant-based foods that comprise a vegan diet … Read More
Fight Disease with Common Plant Based Foods The oft-repeated quote by Hippocrates, “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” is well supported by these nutrient dense plant-based super foods. “Super” doesn’t mean fortified. Rather, the following plant-based … Read More
The raw food diet is, of course, nothing new. There have always been those who have supported the many benefits of eating raw foods, and for good reason. Many studies support links between a diet rich in raw foods and … Read More
Eating Vegan Benefits Both Individual and Environmental Health With recent studies linking high red meat consumption with certain types of cancer and environmental ills such as global warming, avoiding animal products is one measure that a growing number of people … Read More
