Plant-based eating tips from Jack Norris and Virginia Messina
Made Just Right blog features plant-based eating tips from some of the leading experts in plant-based nutrition. Today’s tips come from prominent plant-based dietitians Jack Norris, R.D., and Virginia Messina, R.D.
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Cutting calories is the wrong approach to weight loss, says nutritionist
Celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snider says cutting calories for weight loss does more harm that good. “The only way to achieve long-terms health and proper weight management is to change your lifestyle, so that you aren’t ‘on’ or ‘off’ a diet at any one time,” she tells Blisstree writer Hanna Brooks Olsen.
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Blueberries may boost post-exercise recovery
A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition suggests that high antioxident levels in blueberries may aid post-workout recovery.
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Animal proteins harm more than help
Dr. Robert O. Young cites The China Study in his article, ‘But where do I get my protein!?’ Young says, “All cancers can be prevented simply by eating a healthy alkaline green plant-based diet.”
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Diabetics should consider going veg, diabetes association says
The American Diabetes Association says a plant-based diet is a healthy option that diabetics may want to consider for balanced nutrition.
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Plant-based compounds show anti-cancer properties
Three University of Kansas scientists have discovered 14 new compounds in the wild tomatillo plant that display cancer-fighting properties in the first rounds of testing. The wild tomatillo is a common weed found throughout North America.
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Diet plays role in IBS, IBD health
In her article “IBS, IBD and the Role of Diet,” Jennifer Valentine, Editorial Manager for OneGreenPlanet.org, discusses the effect diet can have on those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). She concludes that whole, plant-based foods are among the best choices for those who suffer from digestive conditions.
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Brits swap Sunday roasts for plant-based eating
An independent survey by Alpro finds that plant-based eating is a fast-growing trend in the U.K.
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15 superfoods for plant-based diets
Superfoods are considered exceptionally nutritious and beneficial to health and well-being. Ecorazzi lists its Top 15 Vegan Superfoods that it believes most enhance a vegan or plant-based diet.
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Dietitian talks juice fasting for beginners
Registered dietitian Julieanna Hever, also known as The Plant-Based Dietitian, says juice fasting provides powerful health benefits, but first timers should consult a physician and consider the choice carefully according to current level of health and well-being.
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Healthy plant-based eats on the cheap
You don’t have to be wealthy to be healthy. Camille Lamb, “Beet Reporter” for the Miami New Times, features seven super cheap food products that are healthy and 100-percent plant-based.
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3/4 of Americans confused about nutrition information, survey says
Highly revealing (and concerning) survey results released by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) showed that 76 percent of Americans said conflicting and constantly changing nutrition guidelines make it difficult to know what is healthy and what’s not. FoodInsight.org has the full results of the 2012 Food and Health Survey.
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DIY healthy frozen fruit pops
Make your own frozen treats this summer using fresh fruit and herbs—free of additives that come in store-bought pops like sugar, cream or sweeteners.
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Americans value fresh produce, study says
According to a study conducted by the WK Kellogg Foundation, Americans value access to fresh, affordable produce and believe the government should ensure it’s accessible to the general public.
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1 in 4 U.S. teens will have diabetes
A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that 25 percent of teenagers in the U.S. currently have or will develop diabetes, meaning the prevalence of stroke, heart attack and other chronic disease may increase without intervention.
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Obesity increases aggressive thyroid cancer diagnosis
Papillary thyroid cancer, an aggressive form of cancer that accounts for 80 percent of thyroid cancer cases, is at more advanced stages in obese patients than in other patients at the time of diagnosis, according to researchers at the University of California–Los Angeles.