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06/28/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eating a plant-based diet increases the number of healthy bacteria living in your gut

If you aren’t already, try going for a plant-based diet, like the Mediterranean diet: your gut will thank you later, according to researchers at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. In their study, the team found that eating a plant-based diet, considered by most to be one of the healthiest diets around, enhances good bacteria in your gut […]

06/04/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Plant-based diets are the most effective at preventing disease

If you’re serious about warding off disease you might want to step away from that steak. Research has found that a plant-based diet is the best way to strengthen the body and prevent life-threatening illnesses. That’s because plants are rich in compounds called phytonutrients – chemicals which help protect plants from bugs, germs, fungi and […]

05/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

For your plant-based diet to be nutritionally complete, you have to avoid deficiency of vitamins and minerals usually gained from animal products

If you plan to switch to a plant-based diet, you must look for alternative food items or supplements that provide vitamins and minerals that are usually obtained from animal products for your diet to be nutritionally complete. This, as well as other concerns regarding the main nutrients that may be lacking in a plant-based diet, were […]

05/02/2018 / By Derek Henry

From the Health Ranger Store: The 10 most powerful plant-based foods on the planet

The majority of people are living in a food desert, with very little unpolluted and nourishing food on the horizon. Sure, there is the odd oasis where you can pick up some fresh, organic, and nutrient dense food, but for many people these spots are far and few in between. Fortunately, organic food delivery services, food […]

02/06/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Beat diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease and dementia by choosing the right foods

If you knew about a “miracle pill” that could significantly boost your health and lifespan, wouldn’t you want to know more about it? According to Dr. Michael Greger, a renowned doctor at some of the top medical institutions in the United States, a “simple dietary prescription” he calls the “Daily Dozen” can do just that. […]

10/30/2017 / By S.D. Wells

Protein Anxiety – Do YOU have it?

Vegetarians and vegans alike are constantly bombarded with the same encumbering questions – where do you get your protein and do you get enough? The old adage that comes from a retired and biased food pyramid that says you have to eat meat as a major part of your daily food regimen to get your […]

10/11/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Grapes make chemotherapy obsolete? Combination of two powerful nutrients in wild grapes found to destroy cancer stem cells without harming healthy cells

Grapes might be one of the smaller fruits out there, but they punch far above their weight when it comes to providing health benefits. They’ve been revered for everything from their ability to make wine to their convenience and portability compared to other superfoods. Not content to stop there, however, this overachieving fruit is now […]

04/22/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Losing weight can be as easy as starting a vegan diet

Could a vegan diet really help with weight loss? While there are many reasons people choose to follow a vegan diet and lifestyle, such as concerns about animal welfare and cruelty, the environment and sustainability, there are also many health-related reasons to embark on a vegan path. Following a vegan diet can be very rewarding […]

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