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Ever heard of the portfolio diet? It may lower risk for heart disease and stroke
A lesser-known dietary pattern called the portfolio diet may lower the risk for heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
Oct 26, 2023
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Genetics
Being a vegetarian may be partly in your genes
From Impossible Burger to "Meatless Mondays," going meat-free is certainly in vogue. But a person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a Northwestern Medicine study ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Researcher 'self-experimented' to compare a vegan diet with eating meat—this is what he found
Three years ago I was briefly dating a primary school teacher who happened to be a part-time animal rights activist. The experience made me make a decision I've been living with ever since. Veganism.
Sep 7, 2023
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Study shows both men and women who are vegetarian face increased risk of hip fracture
Both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet face a 50% greater risk of a hip fracture compared to people who regularly eat meat, according to the results of a large-scale study.
Jul 31, 2023
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Meta-analysis finds vegetarian diets effective in lowering cholesterol, glucose and weight
Researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, have conducted a metadata analysis on vegetarian diets' effect on people at high risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). They found that the vegetarian diet was associated ...
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Ask the Pediatrician: My child wants to be a vegetarian. Is that OK?
Children and adolescents who follow a vegetarian eating plan tend to consume more fruits and vegetables and less sweets, salty snacks, and saturated fat than their nonvegetarian peers. They also tend to be at lower risk for ...
Apr 10, 2023
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Keto vs. vegan: Study of popular diets finds over fourfold difference in carbon footprints
For those on keto or paleo diets, this may be tough to swallow.
Feb 28, 2023
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The B vitamins: Put them on your A list
B vitamins. These powerhouse nutrients help your cells function at their best, protect your brain and heart, support your immune system and can even improve your mood and energy levels.
Jan 19, 2023
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Is 'Veganuary' bad for you? A nutritionist explains why plant-based diets need proper planning
Veganuary is upon us again, with thousands of people around the world giving up animal products for the month of January. The movement, which encourages people to follow a vegan lifestyle, started in 2014 and has grown rapidly ...
Jan 18, 2023
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Plant-based diets: What are they, and how do you start?
As Americans struggle to eat better, plant-based diets have become the rage, but exactly what are those and how hard are they to follow?
Jan 13, 2023
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