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Plant-Based Fiber is the Key to Good Health
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Fiber plays a key role for digestion, weight loss and cancer prevention, and can even increase lifespan! But don’t be fooled – many packaged food companies are trying to boost sales by adding extra fiber to their gummy candy or yogurt, but the...... -
Conquering Diabetes With Carbohydrates
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Carbohydrates do not cause type 2 diabetes. In fact, a new study found just the opposite: a diet rich in carbohydrates can actually fight diabetes. A wide range of other studies looking at plant-based diets...... -
Does Your Doctor Discuss Nutrition With You?
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Did you know that 80% of heart attacks could be prevented if we overhauled our diet and lifestyle? Studies show that people who follow a plant-based diet centered around fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, and...... -
A Unified Approach: The Plant-Based Diet
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Kickstart Insulin Function with Plant-Based Foods
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Fats: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
The latest news – which is creating a buzz on Capitol Hill, stealing headlines, and dividing our country into multiple camps – isn’t the 2016 presidential election: it’s the war against fat. How low should we go? Which kind is best? And what......Summer Staples to Stabilize Blood Sugar
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Research has shown that plant-based diets are powerful in many ways, from trimming away excess pounds to reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. A new study shows that they also help with late-stage diabetes. Researchers tested a vegan diet for people......A Green Light for Healthful Eating: Is 2015 the Year for Preventive Medicine?
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
The Scientific Report of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages consumers to follow a plant-based template to reach and maintain optimal health. This method of healthful eating is the easiest way to increase consumption of vitamins and minerals that we often......Plant-Based Diet: A Prescription for Health in 2015
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
Each week, a new study shows the health benefits of plant-based eating patterns. People who follow vegetarian and vegan diets have a strong measure of protection against weight problems, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health issues that trouble their meat-eating friends.......Categories
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