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Articles about health topics, including health conditions, strategies and remedies for getting well, and other elements that may affect health status.

Decades of Research Document the Detrimental Health Effects of BPA – an Expert on Environmental Pollution and Maternal Health Explains What it All Means

BPA is a chemical that’s used in plastics, food and drink containers, cans, pizza boxes, shopping receipts, baby bottles, and much more. Scientists and public health advocates have been sounding the alarm on BPA for years, pointing out that it may be linked to reproductive health problems, diabetes, asthma, obesity, and harming fetal neurodevelopment. But its health effects may be further reaching than expected, and BPA substitutes may not be any better. Discover the latest research on BPA and similar chemicals — and what you can do about limiting your exposure.
Tracey Woodruff · May 26, 2023 · 5 min read

What Is Choline, and Can Vegans Get Enough?

The nutrient choline is essential for human health. But most people understand very little about this crucial compound. In this article, we’ll examine what choline is, how much you need, and what the best sources are. We’ll take a look at the controversies over whether plant-based eaters are at risk of choline deficiency, explore whether supplements are needed, and find out what might happen if you get too much choline.
Ocean Robbins · May 24, 2023 · 10 min read

The Health Benefits of Asparagus: 6 Reasons It’s Good for You

Asparagus may be a weird-looking vegetable that makes your pee smell funny, but it’s also a nutritional powerhouse and a culinary giant. What’s in asparagus that’s so good for you, and what health benefits does it provide? How do you select the best spears, and how do you store them for maximum flavor and nutrition? Find out below!
Ocean Robbins · May 17, 2023 · 8 min read

The 15-Minute, Strength-Building Bodyweight Routine for Plant-Based Athletes

Resistance training can be a great way to build muscle at every age and stage of life. It can help to boost your metabolism, so you burn calories around the clock. It can support stronger bones and more resilient joints. And it can be fun, too! Here’s why resistance training can be so healthy, and how you can put it into action in your life.
Marcella Torres and Derek Tresize · December 25, 2019 · 7 min read

Are Nightshades Safe? Are They Healthy?

What are nightshade vegetables, and do they cause inflammation or other adverse health effects? Should you avoid them in your diet? This article wades into the controversies to discover the truth about this much-debated plant family
Ocean Robbins · December 20, 2019 · 8 min read

Fermented Foods: What are they and how can they boost your health?

We hear a lot about fermented foods and how healthy they are. But what health benefits do they actually offer? Do they pose any dangers? Which ones are best? And if you want to eat fermented foods, can you safely make your own?
Ocean Robbins · November 8, 2019 · 12 min read

Scientists say many UTIs are caused by E. coli in food—when will the government believe them?

Evidence of the link between urinary tract infections and foodborne pathogens has mounted for decades, but you wouldn’t know it from federal policy.
Jessica McKenzie · November 1, 2019 · 6 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Jerusalem Artichokes

Jerusalem artichoke may not be the most popular vegetable out there, but the health benefits of this remarkable tuber may make it worth trying. What does the Jerusalem artichoke have to offer, and how do you eat this odd-looking plant?
Ocean Robbins · October 18, 2019 · 8 min read

A Guide to Going Plant-Based: What to Eat, Benefits, and How to Succeed

Eating a plant-based diet is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and the environment. And as plant-based diets increase in popularity and acceptance, more and more people are turning to them. Curious about starting (or optimizing) a plant-based diet? Discover what to eat and avoid on a plant-based diet, its benefits for your health and the environment, and ways to implement it into your life for optimal success.
Ocean Robbins · October 16, 2019 · 17 min read

Gluten-Free: Is it for Everyone?

Is gluten toxic, a harmless indulgence, or part of a healthy diet? We know that people with medical conditions like celiac disease need to go gluten-free, but what about everyone else? How do you know if you’re gluten intolerant? Or gluten-sensitive? This article discusses what gluten is, why some people follow a gluten-free lifestyle, and whether there are benefits to going gluten-free even if you don’t have celiac disease.
Ocean Robbins · October 4, 2019 · 10 min read

6 Important Natural Medicine Resources to Help You Take Control of Your Health (and 2 Recipes!)

Conventional, modern medicine handles acute illness and physical trauma brilliantly. But it doesn’t always cut it when it comes to prevention of chronic disease. Many people who are in constant pain, or who are suffering in other ways, become frustrated with the mainstream medical industry’s tendency to treat symptoms rather than addressing root causes. As a result, more and more people are turning to natural approaches in complement to the mainstream medical model. Here are six helpful resources to get you started with utilizing the power of natural medicine on your own health journey.
Liana Minassian · October 2, 2019 · 5 min read

What’s All Wrong About Annals Of Internal Medicine’s Red and Processed Meat Advice

The Annals of Internal Medicine has published what many are calling the “red meat papers”, advising Americans that there’s no need to cut down on consumption of red and processed meats. But in reality, the red-meat papers are not a breakthrough study. In fact, they didn’t study anything at all. They merely re-examined the data using a tool that was designed for measuring the efficacy of pharmaceutical drugs, not lifestyle interventions. Then they declared that decades of research, regulations by international bodies, and common sense were wrong. If you want the facts, here’s what you need to know.
John Robbins · October 2, 2019 · 13 min read

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