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Plant-Based Diets Build Muscle Too
Post on Tue, Feb 28, 2023 by Paula Gallagher
If you're an athlete, you know that protein is an essential nutrient for building and repairing muscle tissue. Many people believe that animal-based protein sources are the most effective for building muscle, however,...... -
Plant-Based Guide for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Post on Wed, Jan 25, 2023 by Dr. Neal Barnard
A plant-based diet is a healthful choice at every stage of life, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. A healthful, well-planned plant-based diet provides all the nutrients you and your developing...... -
Optimize Gut Health With a Plant-Based Diet
Post on Tue, Nov 15, 2022 by Dr. Neal Barnard
A plant-based diet can improve health and prevent disease by feeding the good bacteria in your digestive tract. Trillions of bacteria live in your digestive tract and play an important role in...... -
Let's Beat Breast Cancer
Post on Mon, Oct 03, 2022 by Dr. Neal Barnard
A healthful diet and lifestyle can help you reduce your risk of breast cancer. That’s right. You can take four simple steps to make breast cancer...... -
Foods That Fight Pain: A Dietary Approach to Conquering Migraines, Backaches & Joint Pain
Post on Tue, Jul 19, 2022 by Dr. Neal Barnard
It’s normal to experience aches and pains every once in a while, but if the condition happens frequently, it can impair your quality of life. The good news is the root cause may...... -
Fight Colorectal Cancer With a Plant-Based Diet
Post on Tue, Apr 05, 2022 by Dr. Neal Barnard
Two powerful steps you can take to protect against colorectal cancer start on your plate: eliminate red and processed meat – such as bacon, ham and hot dogs –...... -
As Omicron Variant Surges, Plant-Based Diet Is ‘Booster’ for Fighting Severe COVID-19, Say Doctors in New Commentary
Post on Tue, Jan 25, 2022 by Dr. Neal Barnard
As the Omicron variant continues to cause a record number of infections, a new commentary in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition...... -
Reduce Cholesterol with Plant Sterols
Post on Mon, Nov 29, 2021 by Paula Gallagher
Plants contain compounds that are chemically similar to cholesterol, called plant sterols, which are part of plant cell membranes. The most abundant plant sterol...... -
What Foods Fuel Plant-Powered NFL Player Lawrence Guy?
Post on Wed, Sep 29, 2021 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Lawrence Guy, a plant-powered defensive tackle for the New England Patriots, is the latest pro athlete praising a plant-based diet for fueling his performance and recovery. “Your body needs...... -
Plant-Based Diets Best for Diabetes Prevention and Treatment, New Review of Scientific Literature Confirms
Post on Tue, Aug 17, 2021 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Plant-based diets are best for diabetes prevention and treatment, according to a new review published in Advances in Nutrition. Researchers with the Physicians Committee for Responsible......
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