#plant-based-diet

#plant-based-diet

The American Heart Association recommendations emphasize eating more plant-based protein instead of meat and drinking less alcohol, contradicting the recent food pyramid updates that suggest increased red meat and whole milk consumption.

A plant-based diet rich in soy reduces moderate-to-severe hot flashes by 84%, from nearly five per day to fewer than one per day. During the 12-week study, nearly 60% of women became totally free of moderate-to-severe hot flashes. Overall they (including mild ones) decreased by 79%.

Chatting with the British talk show on Nov. 10, Goldblum reflected on his character's crimes - calling out the Wizard of Oz's decision to "instigate and facilitate animal cruelty," in addition to his "persecution of the Munchkins, and bad propaganda about vilifying Elphaba." The plight of animals in Oz, in particular, is a key theme of Wicked. As seen in the first film, animals like Dr. Dillamond are being silenced. And when Elphaba arrives in the Emerald City, she's tricked into reciting a spell that harms the Wizard's captive monkeys.

Nestle says the Trump administration's efforts to withhold SNAP benefits from millions of Americans has made clear how fragile our economy is: "We have 42 million people in this country 16 million of them children who can't rely on a consistent source of food from day to day and have to depend on a government program that provides them with benefits that really don't cover their food needs, only cover part of their food needs."

I am vegetarian, but I rarely eat in vegetarian or vegan restaurants because I rarely dine out alone. People usually want to dine with their partner, or their friends. Quite a few people are vegan, but far fewer couples are likely to both be vegan. Even fewer friend groups are all vegan. To me, requesting that my non-vegetarian friends dine out at a vegan restaurant would be as selfish as it would be for them to request I eat at a steak house.

Dr. Rachel Woods suggests that utilizing hotel breakfast buffets should focus on nourishing foods such as mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, and fresh fruit to start the day.

Eating fish regularly has been associated with reducing the risk of premature death by 12%.

Simplifying food choices, such as keeping easy, healthy snacks available, eases the stress of back-to-school for families. Easy-to-prep lunches and batch cooking save time.

Oyster mushrooms are the MVP here, and increasingly available at many supermarkets. They're sold in clusters and have a velvety and naturally meat-esque texture.