The Vegan Community: Find and Travel With Your Tribe
Even though the vegan movement started small, now veganism is a paradigm shift in human food consumption and utilization of resources. Veganism is a practice of abstinence from the use and consumption of animal products. In essence, veganism is the abstinence of animal products as commodities. In today’s modern times, veganism has come a long […]
All Physicians Should Know the Benefits of Plant-Based Diets for These Six Health Conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new commentary in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine says that all physicians should be aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet for six health conditions: weight loss and maintenance, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and COVID-19. “The field of medicine, despite its prominent influence in society, has invested little to […]
Vegan Diet Linked to Lower Medication Use In Old Age
Older adults who eat vegan may need significantly fewer prescription drugs than their non-vegetarian counterparts, according to new research. A study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine examined the relationship between a vegan diet and polypharmacy—the use of five or more daily medications—in older adults. The study included 328 people aged 60 and […]
Food Influencers
Frequently I come across people who, despite all the evidence, continue to make food choices that do not support their health, in fact, make them ill. Go to https://letseatgreat.com/latest-research/ and take a look at some of the latest research. Given all this irrefutable information, why don’t people transition to a whole food plant based diet? Here are 12 influencers […]
Curbing Healthcare Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new commentary in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine says that all physicians should be aware of the benefits of a plant-based diet for six health conditions: weight loss and maintenance, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and COVID-19. “The field of medicine, despite its prominent influence in society, has invested little to […]
Unhealthy Foods Aren’t Just Bad for You
By Anahad O’Connor Five years ago, a group of nutrition scientists studied what Americans eat and reached a striking conclusion: More than half of all the calories that the average American consumes comes from ultra-processed foods, which they defined as “industrial formulations” that combine large amounts of sugar, salt, oils, fats and other additives. Highly processed foods continue […]
Southern Roasted Carrots
Serves 14** 14 cups Baby Carrots 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper Salt to taste Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Rise carrots and place in an ovenproof dish with a lid. Add seasonings and a few tablespoons of water. Cover and bake for 20 minutes or until fok tender. […]