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WellnessSee articleFirst-of-Its-Kind Study Challenges the Health Halo of Olive Oil
An important new study provides compelling evidence that while olive oil is healthier than animal-based fats, no oil may be the healthiest of all when it comes to heart health. The study, published last week in the Journal of the American Heart Association, is one of the first to compare a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet […] -
WellnessSee articleWhat Is Ital Food? A Chat with Chef Troy Levy on the Plant-Based Rasta Tradition
While plant-based diets have surged into the mainstream over the past decade, a number of cultures around the world have been observing meat-free lifestyles for much longer. Ital, a plant-based way of eating that originated with the Rastafari faith in the 1930s, is one such tradition. More than just a vegan diet, ital (rhymes with […] -
WellnessSee articleParis 2024 Will Be the Most Vegetarian-Friendly Olympics Ever
When you think of French cuisine, “plant-based” probably isn’t the first adjective that comes to mind. Yet the motherland of beef bourguignon will host the most vegetarian-friendly Olympics to date, with at least 60% of the meals offered at concessions being meat-free, and more veggie options available to athletes at the Olympic Village than ever […] -
WellnessSee articlePrime Day 2024 Kitchen Deals for Healthy Home Cooks
Summer shoppers, rev your engines. Amazon Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday, July 16, lasting through Wednesday, July 17, and early deals are already on offer. Looking for big blender energy? We’ve spotted discounts on some great blenders, plus a few other can’t-miss markdowns on kitchen tools we’ve recommended in the past. We’ve rounded them […] -
WellnessSee articleHealthy Desserts and Sweet Snack Ideas from Plant-Based Pros
Got a sweet tooth? You’re not alone. The average American consumes around 17 teaspoons worth of added sugar every day, according to the American Heart Association—more than double and triple the recommended maximums for men and women, respectively. Consuming a lot of added sugars—which are devoid of nutrients but high in calories—has been linked to […] -
WellnessSee articleKiki Nelson’s Tips for Walking Your Way to Better Health, from Her New Book, ‘Plantifully Simple’
Editor’s Note: Author and whole-food, plant-based success story Kiki Nelson is back with a brand-new book! Out July 9, PLANTIFULLY SIMPLE features 100 all-new plant-based recipes from Nelson, along with meal plans and practical tips for losing weight healthfully and mindfully. In the following excerpt, Nelson—who lost 70 pounds after adopting a WFPB diet—highlights the […] -
WellnessSee articleGet a Peek Inside Plant-Based Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke’s New Book, ‘The Impactful Vegan’
Editor’s Note: Longtime Forks Over Knives friend and contributor Robert Cheeke is coming out with a brand-new book, The Impactful Vegan. In the book, out June 25, Cheeke—who has been vegan for nearly 30 years—draws on his personal experiences, academic research, and interviews with experts to lay out a plan for being an effective advocate […] -
WellnessSee articleHarvard Study: Planet-Friendly Diet Cuts Premature Death Risk by Nearly a Third
A groundbreaking Harvard study reveals that the healthiest diet for the planet may also be the best for human longevity, potentially reducing the risk of premature death by nearly a third. The study, published last week in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, set out to evaluate the health impacts of the planetary health diet—a […] -
WellnessSee articleGrowing for the Future: Rodale Institute’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
Photo by Cynthia van Elk Since its founding in 1947, the Rodale Institute has been a leader in the organic movement. Today, with five regional resource centers nationwide, the nonprofit organization offers farmers intensive training in sustainable agricultural practices. In 2022 alone, Rodale helped transition 321 farmers to organic growing practices, teaching everything from soil […] -
WellnessSee articleNew Major Review: 20 Years of Studies Link Plant-Based Diets to Lower Rates of Heart Disease, Cancer
A major new review of the past 20 years of scientific research presents some of the strongest evidence yet that plant-based diets can help prevent the two leading causes of death worldwide: cardiovascular disease and cancer. A joint undertaking between researchers at the University of Bologna in Italy and the Stanford University School of Medicine, […] -
WellnessSee articleRevolutionizing Cardiac Care: These 5 U.S. Clinics Are Leading the Way with Plant-Based Nutrition
Montefiore photos: Scott Frances for Montefiore Einstein A whole-food, plant-based diet can be an effective tool for managing heart disease—that’s the consensus of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and a number of published scientific studies, including a 2023 clinical trial that saw participants lower their cholesterol in a matter of weeks […] -
WellnessSee articleVegan Diet Lowers Insulin Needs for Type 1 Diabetic Patients, Groundbreaking New Study Suggests
When it comes to Type 2 diabetes, there’s no shortage of evidence that a healthy plant-based diet is an effective tool for prevention and treatment. Now, a first-of-its-kind study finds that such diets may help manage Type 1 diabetes, as well, reducing insulin needs, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting heart health in people living with […]
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