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Eating more healthy plant-based foods is associated with a lower risk for diabetes
Research finds that not all plant foods are created equal in the battle against type 2 diabetes. The incidence of type 2 diabetes worldwide is on the rise. Currently, an estimated 6.3% of the adult population has diabetes, with over 90% of those cases being type 2 diabetes. Perhaps noshing on more whole plants could…
Eating ultra-processed foods is tied to over three dozen health problems
Wondering if that junk food is REALLY having an effect? Find out why ultra-processed foods are so bad for you.
Bone Fracture Risk on Plant-Based Diets
More people are turning to plant-based diets, but there is a chance this may come with a risk for weakened bones, at least in women
Plant-Based Eating Pros and Cons
With plant-based eating becoming more commonplace, it’s good to know the potential nutritional advantages and disadvantages.
Plant-Based Diet and Diabetes
Adults ages 18–30 who most strongly adhered to a healthy plant-based diet were on average 48% less likely to develop diabetes.
Plant-Based Diets and Meal Timing
You’ve seen the growing number of studies on plant-based diets. Eating a plant-based meal at dinnertime may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Whole Grains for Longer Life
The health boosting properties of whole grains have been scrutinized by scientists widely and often. Most striking is that researchers often conclude that consuming whole grains can increase lifespan.
Greenhouse Emissions From Animal-Based Products
Greenhouse emissions would drop 35% if Americans replaced half of the animal-based products in their diet with plant-based foods, according to researchers.
Health Lessons From the World’s Blue Zones
What can research teach us that supports lessons from people who consistently live longer than average in the world’s Blue Zones?
5 Big Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
People can get caught up in the details of paleo, ketogenic and gluten-free diets, but one of the most buzzworthy eating styles at the moment is also super simple. It’s the plant-based diet—one that places less emphasis on animal-based foods and more on dishes derived from the plant kingdom.
Phytoestrogens and the Safety of Soy
Are phytoestrogens safe? The growing popularity of soy products in U.S. and European diets has raised considerable controversy.
Healthy Food Habits: How 9 Top Health Experts Actually Eat
Top nutrition and fitness pros read dietary research just as the rest of us do. But how has it affected their eating patterns?
Plant-Based Diets and Protein
The conversation around plant-based diets and protein has intensified. Eaters around the world are shifting away from animal protein, as plant-based diets grab the spotlight on our plates and on our menus.
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