How many times have I heard patients tell me they are “plant-based” but the words cheese, chicken, egg yolks, faux chicken nuggets, faux pepperoni and others make it into the…
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Are Grains Healthy? Grains can be delicous. A toasted piece of whole grain bread with a thin coating of avocado spread is a favorite for many. Are whole grains a…
More people are switching to plant-based meals. Steakhouses have vegan options. Airports feature kale salads. Grocers dedicate more shelf space to new meatless items. I have seen dramatic improvements in…
“You can’t stop getting older, but you don’t have to get old,” actor George Burns said. Considering he lived to 100 and was active until just before his 1996 death,…
Elon Musk recently announced that if he is successful at establishing a colony on Mars it will be a plant based community. Why? If you believe that “you are what…
Whether it’s lead, mercury, PFAS, BPA, DDT, glyphosate or other toxins that are in the news, you can run but you cannot hide from the challenges to health that the…
If you’re confused about whether soy versus butter, meat, or dairy are good or bad for you, just follow the money, which is firmly in the hands of Big Food…
I’ve followed a plant-based diet (no eggs, meats, dairy) since 1977, when the salad bar at my University of Michigan dormitory was the only choice that looked edible. It worked…
Making decisions about what to eat is a daily challenge we all face. And we’re blessed with abundance. Should I eat more healthy fats? More protein at every meal? Grass…
