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THE WHOLE GRAIN HIERARCHY

  There is no doubt that switching from refined to whole grains brings health benefits, such as reducing our risk of morbidity and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type ...
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A cartoon heart character with a blue headband and white gloves is happily jogging, fueled by its vegan lifestyle. It has large eyes, a wide smile, and wears blue sneakers. Tiny sweat droplets surround its head, indicating healthy exertion.
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Keeping Your Heart Happy and Healthy

February is heart month in both the United States and Canada. It is a time to spotlight heart disease and all the things we can do to prevent, treat, and ...
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Cover of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook showcasing vibrant vegan dishes: a salad with mixed greens, shredded carrots, and seeds, a hearty plant-based stew with vegetables, herbs, and beans crafted by a dietitian, plus a dessert bowl brimming with blackberries, raspberries, and a strawberry slice.
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The Kick Diabetes Cookbook is Out!!!

The Kick Diabetes Cookbook by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina (publisher – Book Publishing Company) is available now. This book provides a tested plan for managing and reversing type 2 ...
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FIGHTING DISEASE WITH YOUR FORK

What to eat for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Once you understand the value of plant-based diets for the prevention and reversal of disease, the next step is putting together meals ...
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A heart-shaped arrangement of various vegetables and fruits, including tomatoes, watermelon, asparagus, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, corn, eggplant, bell peppers, and lettuce against a white background—perfect for any vegan or vegetarian dietitian promoting healthy eating habits.
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OPTIMAL EATING

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LEGUMES vs MEAT

  LEGUMES Highest fiber foods High in phytochemicals High in antioxidants Low in fat, saturated fat Cholesterol-free Non-heme iron No hormones, antibiotics No Neu5Gc No TMAO produced Low chemical contaminants ...
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A colorful assortment of plant-based fruits and vegetables, including a watermelon, bananas, kiwi, strawberries, figs, a tomato, a red bell pepper, lettuce, an artichoke, and carrots—perfect for any vegan dietitians recommendation.
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10 Ways to Lose Weight

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Optimal Eating Guidelines

An optimal diet is one that: minimizes risk of disease treats existing disease meets all nutritional requirements The following guidelines are meant to help you achieve optimal health. Be sure ...
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An elderly woman, embracing a vibrant vegetarian lifestyle, joyfully jumps in the air on a beach, wearing a white outfit and red scarf with the sea stretching behind her.
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Methionine- Restricted Diet… Who needs it?

  Methionine is an essential amino acid — one of the building blocks of protein that cannot be produced by the human body so must come from our food. It ...
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Defeating Type 2 Diabetes

  “The diabetes time bomb has been ticking for 50 years, and it’s been getting louder. Despite the warning, successive generations of world leaders have largely ignored the threat.” International ...
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Plant-based Diets and Gout

Gout has long been known as the “disease of kings” as it is most common in overweight or obese men who consume rich foods, and excessive alcohol. It is also ...
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