Why would a well-established doctor close his successful medical practice in St. Louis to move to Washington D.C.? Leaving the home he had known for 30 years, Dr. James Loomis did just that. Inspired by the plant-based movement in medicine, he joined a team of vegan revolutionaries. His personal journey will inspire you to take control of your own health. His continuing work with plant-based medicine will give you hope for the future of healthcare.
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How to Avoid the Diet Craze and Get Real Results
How to avoid diet crazes and achieve real results. Making healthy lifestyle changes is challenging. From Keto to Paleo to vegan, here are some practical tips and advice from professionals. An action plan to get you started on your weightloss journey.
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Ditch the Oil: Why Cutting Oil Can Help you Lose 25 Pounds in a Year
Many of us don’t give a second thought the oil that we use when cooking. However, that oil is calorie-dense, refined, and lacking nutrition. Although it’s made from plants, it’s not considered a whole food. Oil-free cooking means swapping that oil for water or vegetable stock. Here are some helpful tips on How to Ditch the Oil.
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Step Three: 4 Fruits a Day, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
An easy change towards a healthy, plant-based lifestyle? Eat more fruit. Fruit is a healthy , whole foods source of vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness. It is full of antioxidants and satisfies that sweet craving.
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Step Two: Add Some Beans, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
My second , 5-minute “Get Healthy” Simple Step: Add Some Beans Pop question: How many beans do you need to eat to live longer? 1/4 cup? 1 cup? 1 pound? Answer: For every 20g of beans you eat (that’s only about a tablespoon), you might live 6% longer. That’s because beans are a healthy source
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Step One: Get Your Greens, An Easy Change towards a Healthy, Plant-Based Life
My first, 5-minute “Get Healthy” Simple Step: Get Your Greens Green vegetables are a no-brainer when it comes to healthy eating. They are low in calories but high in nutrition. They are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants, satisfying fiber, healthy Omega-3 fats, calcium, and even plant-based protein. They also offer a wider variety of flavor, texture,
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Can Monotony Help Me Lose Weight? The Gray T-Shirt Approach to Healthy Eating
Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Gray t-shirt and jeans. Imagine if you opened your closet every morning and these were the options for your work attire. You’d see the repeated choices, grab a set, and be on your way. Rather than spending time and
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Is 90% Good Enough? What we can learn from the Reducetarian Approach and Blue Zones about Vegan Diets
Is 90% Good Enough? Sometimes the idea of a 100% vegan diet can seem so overwhelming that it detracts us from the big picture. The all-or-nothing approach might appeal to some, especially those of us who thrive off of extremes and set boundaries. However, the totally plant-based lifestyle is foreign to our traditional Standard American
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Can We Fight Cancer with Food? Tips from Lori Bumbaco, Plant-Based Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist
Can we fight cancer with food? Some of you are saying “Duh”. And some of you aren’t so sure. The debate over the relationship between diet and cancer-prevention has been going on for decades. On one hand, you have doctors and scientists pointing to countless studies showing the correlation between poor nutrition and cancer cell