Cancer is one of the worst health epidemics of the 21st century. A cancer diagnosis is often seen as a death sentence, with an average five-year survival rate of 66 percent in the U.S. According to cancer.gov, in 2018, an estimated 1,735,350 new cases...
People across the globe are giving up traditional meat-based diets to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle. A poll released in 2016 showed that the number of vegetarians in Australia had risen by from 1.7 million people in 2012 to 2.1 million people in 2016...
Maybe you went vegan for environmental reasons, to lessen animal suffering, or for personal health reasons. But even vegans can have some pretty unhealthy food habits. Many people don’t realize it is still possible to eat an unhealthy diet and gain unwanted...
Cooking as a vegan family can present some challenges — particularly with boredom. While nothing beats the taste of your favorite cauliflower crust pizza, you might find your kids growing tired of the same dishes in the weekly dinner rotation. It’s also...
Chronic illnesses not only affect the people suffering from them, they also affect public health. They affect the health of the economy, doctor availability, and medical insurance premiums. Nearly 50 percent of American adults have one or more chronic...
We all know how important it is to incorporate more vegetables in our diet. We’ve watched all the documentaries, read all the health articles, we get it. However, in our pursuit to live healthier lives, it’s sometimes forgotten why we’re eating better...
Children are known for being picky eaters who tend to crave sugary foods that will satisfy their taste buds and give them energy — so it can be difficult to get them to eat healthy foods. For this reason, parents often look for ways to make fruits and...
Keeping our hearts healthy can help us enjoy a fuller, longer life. Whether you’ve recently switched to a plant-based diet or have been vegan for over a decade, your heart has been happily reaping the benefits. Experts at Arizona State University re...
Most New Year’s resolutions somehow involve nutrition, health, or weight. A common resolution is to eat less sugar. For vegans, this can be especially difficult. You’re already avoiding so many common food items like dairy, meat, and even honey. Do you...
I love meal planning. And while I’m a beginner vegan, I feel that for any diet change to be successful, you need a good plan. At my house, I use apps, calendars, and lists to plan out meals and I shop and prep on the weekends. Sometimes I prep a whole...
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