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Not All Plant-based Diets Are Heart Healthy

Not all diets are created equal.

Plant-based “Meat” Isn’t Nutritionally the Same as Meat

Researchers have found that, no matter how well meatless meat may mimic the real thing on a nutritional level, they are not the same. Even if you read the nutrition label, you won’t be getting the whole story.

Plant-based Diet May Lower Risk of CKD

When we are proactive about health, we don’t have to fight so hard down the line.

Why a Plant-based Diet Can Help the Heart

Research has repeatedly shown that plant-based diets can aid heart health. A new report speculates about why plant-based diets, and specifically a vegan diet, might be linked to better heart health.

Combo of Plant-based Diet and Fasting May Aid Heart

Plant-heavy diets are filled with nutrients, and intermittent fasting has positively impacted heart health in studies. Eating a balanced plant-based diet combined with time restrictions can aid heart health and lower the risk of heart disease.

Year of the Oat Milk?

Dairy has a role in health, helping heart health, your teeth, your gut and more.

Iron from Meat May Raise Blood Sugar Risks

Research has linked iron from meat to a higher risk of developing blood sugar concerns. People who ate the highest amount of iron from meat had a 26 percent higher risk.

Less Olive Oil Is Better for Heart

Researchers wanted to test how heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) really is. People lost more weight and had better blood sugar levels when eating very little EVOO.

Plant-based Fats May Lower Stroke Risk

A new 27-year study with more than 117,000 participants has shed more light on the role of fat in heart health and stroke prevention. Not all fats are created equal; a diet rich in polyunsaturated fats may be best.

Half a Tablespoon of Olive Oil May Aid Heart

New research is further exploring how the Mediterranean diet helps the heart. Scientists found that people who had more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day had a 21 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease.

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