Adhering to a plant-based vegan diet may reduce certain cardiometabolic risk factors, namely a reduced Body Mass Index (BMI), an analysis of 40 studies has found. The research, published in the journal PLOS One, looked at 40 studies conducted in more than a dozen countries. It compared the health and risk factors for people on omnivorous […]

Vegan Food Can Heal Body and Soul, Says Plant-Based Wellness Expert Nicolette Richer

When most people set goals, they ask “What do I want?”A new house or car, a trip to New York or India, or a fulfilling career running an NGO. When adopting a vegan diet, the better goal setting question to ask is, “Who, exactly, do I want to be?” When I first switched to a […]

Healthy Vegan Diets Linked to ‘Healthier’ Aging for Women, Study Finds

A new study has linked whole foods and vegan diets with healthy cellular aging in women. The state of one’s cells is critical, according to research, as healthy cells help to ward off chronic disease. The study was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology and conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan School […]

Gwen Stefani Stays in Top Shape With Mostly-Vegan Diet

Singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani says that her mostly-vegan diet and a strict exercise regime are both to thank for allowing her to stay in shape and sharp. Business Insider Australia reports that the No Doubt co-founder and lead vocalist has been vegetarian since age 12. “Celebrity Health Fitness” revealed that the singer once followed a […]

74-Year-Old Vegan Teaches Others How to Eat to Save Themselves and the Animals

Linda Middlesworth has been vegan for almost 30 years, but she didn’t make the switch until she was nearly 45 years old. Now an energetic, aerobic-loving vegan guru at the thriving age of 74, Middlesworth works to help others on their plant-based journey through her company, Vegan Mentor. Her story is unique yet entirely relatable, […]

Vegan Diets Can Reduce High Blood Pressure to Healthy Levels in Just 2 Weeks, Says New Study

A new vegan program has been established to help patients combat high blood pressure without medication. The NEWSTART Lifestyle program was developed by a team of researchers led by M. Alfredo Mejia, the associate professor at the Department of Public Health, Nutrition & Wellness at Andrews University in Michigan. Meija conducted a study on the program […]

‘Solo’ Star Thandie Newton Goes Vegan, Inspired By Co-Star Woody Harrelson

Longtime vegan actor Woody Harrelson has inspired his “Solo: A Star Wars Story” co-star Thandie Newton to adopt the diet and lifestyle he has endorsed for years. “I think it’s good to have a vegan in the mix. [Good to have] a vegan in a position of power. I have been vegan since working with […]

Award-Winning Vegan Documentary, ‘H.O.P.E.,’ Says Anyone Can Make a Difference

“H.O.P.E. What You Eat Matters” is a new, award-winning vegan documentary that is now available to stream online. The subject matter explores the deleterious effects of the standard Western diet on our health, animals, and the environment, and empowers viewers to choose a plant-based lifestyle. “H.O.P.E.” distinguishes itself from other vegan documentaries in that it […]