Eating a plant-based diet is trendy, but it’s also good for your health. Plant-based foods tend to cut out the excess salt, fat, and sugars found in processed meat-based foods; plus, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains are high in fiber and vitamins. There’s also been a recent surge in the popularity of meat substitutes like soy, tofu, and seitan, all of which help ... Continue Reading
The Plant-Based Diet: Why It’s Better
We’ve been hammered with the idea that meat is necessary for good health, but many of us have now experienced the benefits of a plant based diet. This post from Collective Evolution pitches plant-based diet against animal-based one and discusses which one is better for your body. It’s very easy to come across conflicting information, especially in regards to the science of ... Continue Reading
11 Famous Role Models for the Growing Plant Based Movement
This is not the first time an international thought leader has pronounced his love of a meat-free life. In fact, important figures in history have eaten plant-based for thousands of years. What can we learn from famous vegetarians in history? Last week Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Airlines, announced that he was giving up eating beef after studying its impact on the ... Continue Reading
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Are the Best Anti-Aging Strategies
The best anti-aging strategies do not cost thousands of dollars and do not take place in hospitals and clinics. You'll find them in your homes, yoga centers, and farmers markets. Is your yoga and plant-based lifestyle the fountain of youth?Exciting new science published this week says it may well be, and I hope you share the good news with everyone. What is aging, ... Continue Reading
A Plant-Based Diet Can Make Economic Sense
This article reports the assuring conclusion of a recent intervention that by changing the focus to the elimination of foods not needed to improve health, a healthy diet can be quite economical. Researchers from The Miriam Hospital and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank report individuals who participated in a six-week cooking program and followed simple, plant-based recipes ... Continue Reading