vegan health
Say Goodbye to Palm Oil With Milk and Butter Made From Plants
You might not know it, but some vegan products can still come at the expense of both animals and people. Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world. It can...
The 9 Benefits of Adding Chia Seeds to a Vegan Diet
Chia seeds might be tiny, but they contain a wealth of important nutrients. These little seeds come from the flowering Salvia hispanica plant, part of the mint family. Chia seeds are native to central and...
This Is Why Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Is Still Vegan
Vegan boxing legend Mike Tyson says he is getting back in shape and may re-enter the ring. Despite retiring in 2005, the former heavyweight champion has been working hard during the COVID-19 lockdown. The 53-year-old...
What Is a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet?
Fruit, vegetables, grains, and nuts and seeds are the core of a whole foods plant-based diet. If you grew up hating unseasoned vegetables, that might be cause for alarm. But, this guide to the whole...
9 Tips For Using a Vegan Diet for Weight Loss
A preoccupation with weight can be unhealthy, and for many, the societal pressure of weight-shaming can be debilitating. But it's possible to discuss the benefits of healthy lifestyle changes—including weight loss—without focusing on appearance....
Can a Plant-Based Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease?
A growing body of evidence indicates that a healthy plant-based diet can positively impact certain autoimmune diseases. In many cases, individuals report a significant reduction—or even total reversal—of autoimmune disease symptoms when they cut...
These 11 Doctors Say a Plant-Based Diet Is the Secret to a Longer Life
Adopting a plant-based diet can have a positive impact on your health, and these 11 doctors say that eating more vegan food could even help you live longer.
Why Doctors Are Going Plant-Based?
Many doctors, dieticians,...
Are Vegans Healthier Than Meat Eaters?
Are vegans healthier than meat eaters? It's a question often pondered by vegans, vegetarians, omnivores, health professionals, and everyone in between -- with good reason. The majority of us were raised to believe that...
65% of Meat Eaters Are Buying All the Vegan Food
Updated April 17, 2019. A new study posits that the majority of consumers are adopting flexitarian eating habits.
What Is a Flexitarian Diet?
The study, conducted by DuPont Nutrition & Health and HealthFocus International, surveyed the...
How Do Vegans Get Their Iron?
Where do vegans get their iron? Along with calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids, experts say anyone following a plant-based diet needs to pay attention to their iron intake.
What Does Iron...
Comedian Jim Gaffigan Sees a ‘Vegan Future’ After Appendectomy
Stand-up comedian and television actor, writer, and producer Jim Gaffigan might be including more plant-based foods in his diet very soon. Gaffigan, who also serves as a commentator on the show "CBS News Sunday Morning,"...
Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Go Vegan
What changes can you expect when you go vegan? A nutritionist at King’s College of London explains that a plant-based diet can have tremendous health benefits, but, as with any diet, it’s important to...
Vegan Musician Bryan Adams Says Removing ALL Animal Products From His Diet Was the...
Vegan musician Bryan Adams says that switching to a plant-based diet is the best decision he ever made. The Canadian singer-songwriter took to Instagram to show off his homemade avocado toast lunch and to share...
Vegan Nutrition Conference Says Doctors Should Promote Plant-Based Eating for Optimal Health
The sixth annual International Plant-Based Nutrition Healthcare Conference is coming to San Diego, California this fall. The vegan medical conference hopes to share knowledge of how, in many cases, a plant-based diet can be an...
98-Year-Old Vegan Wants to Bring Plant-Based Meals to Assisted Living Facilities
On the day of his 98th birthday, Roy Burdin, a resident of Longton Village in Lancastershire, credits his vegan diet for his long life and good health. Even as he nears 100-years-old, the elderly vegan, who...
Vegan Director Kevin Smith Says Drinking Dairy Milk May Have Caused His Heart Attack
Kevin Smith has proved that a lot can change in five months. The actor, filmmaker, and comedian went from drinking “two gallons of milk a day” to becoming a vegan advocate in that short...
20% of Men’s Health Magazine Readers Say They Would Try a Vegan Diet
In a recent article published by Men's Health Australia, it was revealed just how many readers of the top-selling men's magazine would be willing to try a vegan diet. The article discussed the environmental sustainability...
Gorilla Poop Study Suggests Plant-Based Diet May Lead to Better Gut Health in Humans
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that if humans want to improve gut health, they need only look to the diet of our closest animal relatives, chimpanzees and gorillas. The study aimed...
Study Shows That a Vegan Meal Plan May Improve Health of Those Living With...
A study carried out by the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and published in last month's issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, found that a vegan meal plan may...
A Plant-Based Vegan Diet May Help Reverse Symptoms of Depression, Multiple Studies Find
Updated October 19, 2019. | Several recent studies show that a diet rich in whole, plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains may not only help prevent major depression, but also treat it once...
Blue Zone Longevity Campaign Promotes Plant-Based Diet in 43rd City
The Blue Zones Project is a wellbeing initiative that identifies factors which improve longevity and implements these into communities. The campaign, which promotes following a vegan diet, is set to expand to Californian town,...