By: Sven Jonsson, MD, MS Inflammation is an essential element of chronic disease After discovering the profound impact that nutrition had on inflammation, I have spent the past decade reading the science and using food interventions to influence inflammation and chronic disease in my patients. Entering this world of nutrition and health has opened my […]
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Protein: The Building Block of Life
Former President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. George Guthrie, MD explains how important protein is and how a plant-based diet can provide all the essential amino acids our bodies need.
Is Olive Oil Good for You?
With the growing popularity of a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet, more people are aware that eating plants is one of the healthiest things we can do for our bodies, but what about oil? Is olive oil good for you?
Lowering Cholesterol with Diet
My husband and I both lowered our cholesterol levels drastically by simply changing our diet, and we have been able to keep it under control without medications since 2013.
Iron-Rich Vegan Foods
If you have been following a plant-based lifestyle for very long, you’ve likely been asked if you are getting enough iron in your diet by well-meaning family and friends. Read on to find a list of iron-rich vegan foods and how iron from plants is safe and abundant.
