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More plant over animal protein equals better heart health
More plant protein over animal protein equals better heart health
As heart disease remains the number one killer in the US, prevention is key. The power of plants should be on your plate.
A recent study out of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that eating more plant-based protein over animal-based protein may cut the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The study investigators found that the reduced risk is likely due to swapping red and processed meats with plant proteins such as beans, lentils, and tofu.
2025 Predictions and Trends for Food and Nutrition Education
As we welcome 2024 and a new year, it is often fun to contemplate where we have been and where we are going on our food, health, and nutrition education journey. The nutrition research, as we have seen over numerous years of Dietary Guideline reviews and in the present 2020-2025 edition, has corroborated a whole-food, plant-based, minimally-processed diet that is low in added sugar, salt, and processed fat especially with regards to trans fat and saturated fat.
Farmer's Market Meal Planning
Here is how to shop and plan meals using a farmer’s market. Lots of delicious ideas.
Go green, go!
Let’s go green for more sustainability, better, health, nutrition month, and St Patrick’s Day
3 Key Nutrients for Plant-Based Eating
If you’re replacing most or even all animal products with plants, it’s important to focus on three individual nutrients that are more prevalent in animal products...
Get Enough Zinc, Iron, and B12 Each Day
Now that we've established that it’s important to focus on three individual nutrients that are more prevalent in animal products (zinc, iron, and vitamin B12) when eating a plant-based diet, it's time to look at ways to get enough of these nutrients.
When It Comes to Stroke Risk, Type of Fat Matters
New research suggests that it’s not the quantity of fat consumed, but type of fat that matters when it comes to reducing the risk of stroke...
What Are Plant-Based "Meats"?
In 2020 the world-wide plant-based meat market was $5.6 billion and is expected to grow by 15% through 2027...
Are Plant-Based "Meats" Healthier than Meats?
It's time to find out whether plant-based meats are healthier than animal meats...
Plant-Based Diet May Reduce Severity of COVID-19
People on a meat free, plant-based diet had a 73% lower risk of severe disease based on a study conducted in over 2880 healthcare providers caring for COVID-19 patients...
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How to Enjoy the Switch: Incorporating More Plant-Based Protein
There are many paths to success when it comes to transitioning to more plant-based meals...
Batch Cooking: Lentils
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