Malnutrition, including the dietary patterns that produce obesity and chronic disease, is the number one cause of death today, killing millions worldwide every year. Its costs to both individuals and societies continues to grow, despite being largely ignored by healthcare policy institutions, the media, and the public.
Combating Stroke with Nutrition
Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the U.S. Research participants with the highest adherence to a whole food, plant-based pattern were able to reduce their risk of stroke by as much as 30 percent.
Treating Sleep Apnea With Diet and Lifestyle
What is sleep apnea? What are the causes and treatments? How can a whole food, plant-based lifestyle help?
Plant-Based Nutrition and Stroke Risk
The purpose of this review is to briefly examine selected evidence suggestive of nutrition, particularly plant-based nutrition, being a determinant of stroke incidence and mortality.
Eggs—New Heart Health Food, or Rotten Reporting?
An egg a day to keep the doctor away? A study found a correlation between egg consumption and lower rates of heart disease, but that correlation may be explained by other factors.
Is Fish Part of a Healthy Diet?
Many healthy diets around the world contain fish, but are they the reason why the diets are healthy? Are there any adverse health effects of eating fish that you should worry about?
The PURE Study’s Conclusions on Fats and Carbs Are Misleading
The PURE Study sent shockwaves through the nutrition world, but when media headlines appear too good (or too bad) to be true, they often are.
The Quality of Your Plant-Based Diet Matters for Heart Disease Risk
Study shows patients with a history of cardiac events or a high risk for cardiovascular disease have a stronger recommendation for the more strict plant-based diet.
How Avoiding Statins Led to a Show Called The Big Fat Truth
High cholesterol led me to a plant-based diet. My husband, producer of The Biggest Loser, joined me and inspires others to go plant-based with The Big Fat Truth.
From Suffering With Lupus to Food Promoting Doctor
At 16 years old, I grew gravely ill. I developed debilitating arthritis that moved through my body making it hard to walk or even hold a pencil.
Alcohol: 16 Reasons to Rethink Your Drink
Light, moderate or high risk drinking? Research indicates there may be hazards associated with increased levels of alcohol consumption.
Managing and Preventing High Blood Pressure
Learning to Live Without It. What is the epidemic condition that causes more death and disability in industrialized countries than any other? What is the leading reason for visits to doctors and the single biggest justification for drug prescriptions?
