"The China Study," led by Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Thomas Campbell, is one of the most extensive nutritional studies ever conducted. It surveyed over 6,500 adults across 65 rural Chinese counties, providing a detailed analysis of the relationship between diet, lifestyle and disease. The study revealed a strong correlation between plant-based diets and … Continue reading “The China Study”: A nutritional revolution unveiled
Dr. Michael Greger’s “How Not To Die” shows the power of FOOD to prevent and reverse disease
Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and nutrition expert, advocates for a whole-food, plant-based diet to prevent, halt and even reverse chronic diseases, as detailed in his bestselling book "How Not to Die" (co-authored with Gene Stone). Greger's mission was sparked by his grandmother's recovery from end-stage heart disease through dietary changes, leading him to study … Continue reading Dr. Michael Greger’s “How Not To Die” shows the power of FOOD to prevent and reverse disease
Plant-based diet can reduce hot flashes in menopausal women, study finds
Postmenopausal women on a low-fat, plant-based diet with soy saw a 92 percent drop in severe hot flashes and lost eight pounds on average, compared to minimal changes in the meat-eating group. Unlike conventional advice, processed plant-based foods (e.g., veggie pizzas, meat substitutes) did not negate the diet's positive effects, suggesting animal product elimination is … Continue reading Plant-based diet can reduce hot flashes in menopausal women, study finds
Case study finds plant-based diet can stop chronic headaches
Health experts are now looking into the possibility of using diet to treat migraines after a man successfully eliminated his debilitating headaches by adopting a plant-based diet. The patient, who suffered from severe headaches for more than a decade, said that his migraines made it almost impossible for him to do his job. His migraines started to disappear within a … Continue reading Case study finds plant-based diet can stop chronic headaches
Eating a plant-based diet can help protect against COVID-19, researchers find
People who eat a plant-based diet are less likely to contract COVID-19 and become severely ill with the disease, according to a recent study by researchers from Harvard Medical School, King’s College London and the health science company ZOE. The researchers analyzed data from over 590,000 people from the United States and the United Kingdom who answered a survey about … Continue reading Eating a plant-based diet can help protect against COVID-19, researchers find
NUTRITION MATTERS: Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables lowers risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms
People who eat high-quality diets containing fruits, vegetables and fish are less likely to contract the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) and become severely ill with the disease, according to a preprint released recently on medRxiv. A team of researchers from King’s College London, Harvard Medical School and the health science company ZOE analyzed data from more than 590,000 people from the United States and … Continue reading NUTRITION MATTERS: Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables lowers risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms
Spice up your dinner routine with this Vegan Beetroot Curry
Vegan beetroot curry is a flavorful, colorful dish that can surely spice up your dinner routine while benefiting your body. It’s perfect for people who are adhering to a plant-based diet but are looking to add flavor and color to their meals. Beetroot curry: Healthful and flavorful Beetroot curry owes its crimson color to beetroot, a … Continue reading Spice up your dinner routine with this Vegan Beetroot Curry
Leafy greens for better health: Plant-based diets found to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Emerging research points to a helpful role of plant-based diets in managing certain chronic health conditions. For instance, some studies indicate that adopting a plant-based diet could help ease pain and inflammation linked to rheumatoid arthritis, a lifelong condition that affects the joints. In a major breakthrough, a team of researchers from the George Washington University School of Medicine … Continue reading Leafy greens for better health: Plant-based diets found to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Diabetes prevention: Following a 16-week vegan diet boosts gut microbes linked to body weight and blood sugar management
Scientists have known for a while now that eating more plants and cutting back on meat can ward off diabetes or help in the management of the disease. But recent research offers new information on the possible mechanisms behind such a diet’s beneficial effects on diabetes: the proliferation of gut bacteria. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the … Continue reading Diabetes prevention: Following a 16-week vegan diet boosts gut microbes linked to body weight and blood sugar management
Naturally occurring flavonoid in herbs and vegetables found to induce cancer cell death
Luteolin is a flavonoid found in many herbs and vegetables that are part of the human diet. Examples of these plant-based foods include chamomile, celery, green peppers and thyme. Being a widely studied flavonoid, luteolin’s biological activities are well-discussed in several studies. Besides having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, luteolin is perhaps best-known for its anti-cancer activities. According … Continue reading Naturally occurring flavonoid in herbs and vegetables found to induce cancer cell death
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