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WHO States Red/Processed Meat Linked to Cancer
Once again the media outlets have been "rocked" by news on nutrition: the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meat and red meat consumption are associated with cancer. In a press release dated October 26, 2015 , the WHO stated that...
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What’s Wrong With Eggs?
. But, that is not the end of the story. Susan Levin, MS, R.D , from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine ( PCRM ) addresses these issues in a very interesting article full of scientific references which she wrote for Forks Over Knives . In...
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The Myth of Complementary Protein
the following are some excellent resources: (1) The Myth of Complementary Protein by Jeff Novick (2) Five Protein Myths by PCRM (3) The Protein Combining Myth by Michael Greger MD Photo Credit
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Breaking the Food Seduction
" Why We Do What We Do? " available at Veggievore.com . Additional Information: (1) Breaking the Food Seduction Book (2) PCRM Breaking the Food Seductin Page (3) But I Could Never Give up Meat-Dairy!
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High Blood Sugar Levels Linked to Dementia
yet this study shows that non-diabetics with elevated glucose levels are at a higher risk as well. Read the article by PCRM here. For more information, click on the following links: (1) Dr. Carney's Diabetes Pinterest Board (2) Dr. Carney's...
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Milk Makes Estrogen Levels Rise
Moo-ve over, Reality; we've gotta make room for the dairy producers. And the dairy producers have a version of reality they'd really like us to believe. The California Milk Advisory Board has launched a beautiful new marketing campaign , "Return to...
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Dairy Products Promote Prostate Cancer
Stop for a moment to think about what milk is and what it was designed for. Milk is the white liquid produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It provides the primary source of nutrients for suckling mammals " before their digestive system has matured...
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What's on the Menu?
After making the transition to a healthy plant-based diet, you may find it difficult to find a restaurant that serves plant-based meals. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the menu features many choices, yet in your mind, you're seeing...."heart attack,...
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Preventing and Surviving Breast Cancer
Specific dietary factors known to promote the growth of cancer cells have been known for many years. Studies show that the rate of cancer in a population is directly proportional to the percent of animal fat consumed in the diet of that population....
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Eat Orange to Fight Breast Cancer!
"Orange is the New Pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month" Pink ribbons are everywhere - symbolizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Thousands of products are heavily marketed with the promise that a small portion will be donated to...
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Colorectal Cancer Rising in Young Adults
A study published in JAMA Surgery documents a dramatic increase of colon and rectal cancer (CRC) among younger adults. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center predict that based on current trends, by 2030 the incidence rates of...
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Fatty Diets Linked to Cancer and Early Death
The Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine just released the results from this study under their "Breaking Medical News" column. The article states: "Diets high in saturated fats and sugar may increase your risk of death from gastrointestinal...
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Lack of Sleep and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
According to a study published recently in JAMA Neurology, those who have trouble sleeping may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Seventy participants between the ages of 53 and 91 were studied as part of the Baltimore...
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Chicken "Fecal Soup" Contamination
Every year, hundreds of thousands of pounds of meat are recalled due to bacterial contamination. Poultry products in particular contain high levels of fecal bacteria. How does this happen? Part of the reason is due to the chickens standing in their...
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Health Concerns about Dairy Products
According to the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine , "Many Americans still consume substantial amounts of dairy products—and government policies still promote them—despite scientific evidence that questions their health benefits and...
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Part II: Do Plant-Based Diets Need Supplementing?
Fear of weak bones is what drives concerns about calcium intake. But calcium alone doesn't build strong bones. Exercise, Vitamin D, and a variety of vitamins and minerals from whole plant foods all strengthen our skeletal system. As the muscles work...
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Meat and Egg Products Increase the Risk of Stroke
Everywhere we look, we are confronted with the outcomes of recent studies which tout the benefits of low-carb high-protein diets, saturated animal fats, coconut oil...and the list goes on. Because of this, we periodically publish the results of...
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How to Replace Eggs in a Recipe
After you've done the research...and learned how the "incredible egg" isn't so "incredible" after all , you'll want to put this knowledge into practice by learning how to make substitutions for eggs in recipes. Cooking without eggs and using...
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Animal Protein Damages Kidney Function
We hear it all the time: protein. If we're hungry midafternoon, our coworker wonders if we didn't include enough protein in our lunch. If we say we're feeling tired lately, our sister asks if we're eating enough protein. If we twist our ankle, our...
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A low-fat vegan diet improves glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in a randomized clinical trial in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Improved glycemic control and lipid profile is associated with type 2 diabetes patients who habitually consume a low-fat, vegan diets. This study investigated the effect of low-fat vegan diets on glycemic control and lipid profile of type 2 diabetes...
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