plant-based diet – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org Your Health Simplified Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:26:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://lifeandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cropped-lhn-favicon-32x32.png plant-based diet – Life & Health Network https://lifeandhealth.org 32 32 Is Cancer Preventable? https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/is-cancer-preventable/0811092.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-cancer-preventable https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/is-cancer-preventable/0811092.html#respond Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:45:29 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11092 Is there a way to modify our lifestyle to lower our risk of cancer? According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2019, cancer claimed the lives of 606,880 people in the United States alone, and there was an estimated 1.76 million new cases of cancer diagnosed. Worldwide, cancer is one of the leading causes of…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/is-cancer-preventable/0811092.html/feed 0 7 Ways A Plant-Based Diet Benefits The Planet (And You) https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/environment/7-ways-a-plant-based-diet-benefits-the-planet-and-you/1014888.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=7-ways-a-plant-based-diet-benefits-the-planet-and-you https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/environment/7-ways-a-plant-based-diet-benefits-the-planet-and-you/1014888.html#respond Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:20:30 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=14888 The impact that your dietary choices has on the environment is a real and serious issue. Take a look at the shocking ways that meat production impacts our planet: 1. Preserve habitats Meat production requires large swaths of land to raise animals on. In the rainforest, which is responsible for 28% of our world’s oxygen…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/environment/7-ways-a-plant-based-diet-benefits-the-planet-and-you/1014888.html/feed 0 2 Landmark Studies That Found Life-Changing Benefits In The Plant-Based Diet https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/2-landmark-studies-that-found-life-changing-benefits-in-the-plant-based-diet/1711710.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-landmark-studies-that-found-life-changing-benefits-in-the-plant-based-diet https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/2-landmark-studies-that-found-life-changing-benefits-in-the-plant-based-diet/1711710.html#respond Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:08:52 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11710 The general definition of a “plant-based diet” means eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds and avoiding animal products like dairy, eggs, meat, and seafood. Some might define it as having minimal animal products, but it really depends on where you are in your health journey and what you’d like to work towards.…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/2-landmark-studies-that-found-life-changing-benefits-in-the-plant-based-diet/1711710.html/feed 0 New Study Proves Lifestyle Changes Really Do Transform One’s Health https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/new-study-proves-lifestyle-changes-really-do-transform-ones-health/1711535.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-study-proves-lifestyle-changes-really-do-transform-ones-health https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/new-study-proves-lifestyle-changes-really-do-transform-ones-health/1711535.html#respond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:37:41 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11535 Is it worth it to live a healthy lifestyle? Many times, we shy away from choosing healthier options because they’re unfamiliar, or they don’t seem as instantly gratifying as a bag of chips or can of soda. Sometimes, it’s just easier to grab a quick and unhealthy snack rather than taking the time to make…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/new-study-proves-lifestyle-changes-really-do-transform-ones-health/1711535.html/feed 0 Is A Plant-Based Diet Good For Your Skin? https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/is-a-plant-based-diet-good-for-your-skin/1711171.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-a-plant-based-diet-good-for-your-skin https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/is-a-plant-based-diet-good-for-your-skin/1711171.html#respond Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:34:26 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11171 We’ve all made our “healthy” New Year’s resolutions at some point in our lives, right? For most of us, it only lasts a few months (or days) into the year, but others turn their resolutions into their lifestyle. Whichever category you fall into, we all have room for improvement. Let’s say we fall into the…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/is-a-plant-based-diet-good-for-your-skin/1711171.html/feed 0 How We’re Being Pushed To Consume Dairy, Even Though We Know Better https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-were-being-pushed-to-consume-dairy-even-though-we-know-better/1411128.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-were-being-pushed-to-consume-dairy-even-though-we-know-better https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-were-being-pushed-to-consume-dairy-even-though-we-know-better/1411128.html#respond Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:36:12 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11128 In grocery stores – less dairy  Have you noticed that dairy products have come into question lately? Billboards displaying celebrities with milk mustaches are no longer ubiquitous. The dairy aisle of grocery stores now consists largely of dairy-free milks, yogurts, creamers, and even cheeses. What’s going on? Are we waking up to the fact that…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/how-were-being-pushed-to-consume-dairy-even-though-we-know-better/1411128.html/feed 0 The Surprising Secret To Weight Loss https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-surprising-secret-to-weight-loss/1711106.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-surprising-secret-to-weight-loss https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-surprising-secret-to-weight-loss/1711106.html#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:06:45 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11106 If you’re like most people, you’re probably familiar with common weight-loss tricks: Always eat breakfast. Bypass fried and fatty foods. Boost your intake of fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. But you may not realize an often-overlooked secret to weight loss and health: fiber-rich foods. Fiber is an essential part of any diet, but…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/the-surprising-secret-to-weight-loss/1711106.html/feed 1 How Humble Legumes Can Prevent Chronic Disease https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/how-humble-legumes-can-prevent-chronic-disease/1311098.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-humble-legumes-can-prevent-chronic-disease https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/how-humble-legumes-can-prevent-chronic-disease/1311098.html#respond Mon, 16 Jul 2018 20:58:52 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=11098 I grew up being taught to understand the nutritional benefits of the foods I ate. I was fortunate to be able to understand why I didn’t eat meat or dairy products, outside of the occasional cheese pizza that our family would order on a busy day, or when dad cooked for us. My parents always…

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]]> https://lifeandhealth.org/food/nutrition/how-humble-legumes-can-prevent-chronic-disease/1311098.html/feed 0 Ever Wonder What Happens In A Whole Foods, Plant-Based Restaurant Kitchen? https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/ever-wonder-what-happens-in-a-whole-foods-plant-based-restaurant-kitchen/1610933.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ever-wonder-what-happens-in-a-whole-foods-plant-based-restaurant-kitchen https://lifeandhealth.org/lifestyle/ever-wonder-what-happens-in-a-whole-foods-plant-based-restaurant-kitchen/1610933.html#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2018 23:32:26 +0000 http://lifeandhealth.wordifysites.com/?p=10933 Do you remember how you felt on your first day of school? The butterflies in your stomach? Spending hours the night before, picking out the just-right outfit? Feeling excited to see your friends? Having been out of school for quite some time now, it had been a long time since I felt that way. But…

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