There is growing evidence to suggest that incorporating flaxseed into your diet can be an effective and natural way to combat high cholesterol.
Tag: vegetarianism
Canadian scientists in 2014 found consuming canola oil was equivalent to taking 20mg of statins for controlling cholesterol levels. In this randomized controlled study, they fed 141 people (who were also type…
“Vegan? That can’t be healthy!” “But…where do you get your protein?” When someone mentioned veganism, it was considered bizarre and radical and conversations usually involved a lot of concern about protein intakes for…
Over 60% of Americans are overweight and 2 billion people worldwide are suffering from this malnourished, i.e. “over-nourished” condition. A raised body mass index (BMI) is associated with many forms of cancers,…
Last summer, I saw an unflattering photo of myself posted online that sent my self-esteem spiraling within seconds. So I did what any mature adult would do: I panicked and hit delete…
Nancy Baughn had tried everything. She counted carbs and weighed her food. She checked her blood sugars and visited her doctor. But after an eight-year battle with type 2 diabetes, those blood…
You may have noticed that, in the past couple decades or so, vegetarianism and particularly the plant-based diet have become somewhat “cool.” Nowadays, there tend to be more plant-based options on restaurant…
There’s an aspect of the holidays that makes me…sad. I mean, I’m all about the big family get-togethers, the extra chairs pulled up to the dining table, the reasons to turn lunch…
Nuts are a great gateway into plant-based foods for meat-eaters who crave protein. Almonds are an excellent source of fiber, protein, fat and vitamin E. Products like almond butter and almond milk…