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CAN A PLANT-BASED DIET CURE COPD?

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According to the American Lung Association (ALA), as many as 24 million Americans may be living with COPD. Most people think this condition is incurable and whoever gets it has to live with it. If medication can’t, can a plant-based diet cure COPD? What does COPD stand for? COPD means chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s … Read more

IS A PLANT-BASED DIET GOOD FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?

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Nearly half of the adult population in the US takes medications for high blood pressure, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a serious condition, and your diet has a big role to play in both prevention and treatment. So is a plant-based diet good for high blood pressure? Is hypertension high … Read more

IS A PLANT-BASED DIET GOOD FOR PSORIASIS?

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Did you know that 2 to 3 percent of the entire world population has psoriasis? It’s an autoimmune disease that’s directly affected by what you eat. So is a plant-based diet good for psoriasis? In the US alone, over 8 million people have psoriasis. It’s a condition that affects the person not only physically but … Read more

IS A PLANT-BASED DIET GOOD FOR ACNE SKIN?

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Did you know the main reason people go see a dermatologist is because of acne? This chronic inflammatory skin condition affects more than 90 percent of the world population, especially during their teenage years. I mean… because apparently, all other changes are not challenging enough…!  But, is a plant-based diet good for acne skin? But if … Read more

CAN A PLANT-BASED DIET PREVENT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE?

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We still don’t know much about Alzheimer’s disease, but there’s ongoing research about prevention, causes, and cure. However, we know that your diet can have an impact on your chances of getting this disease. Can a plant-based diet prevent Alzheimer’s disease? According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s disease is the fifth leading cause of death among … Read more

CAN A PLANT-BASED DIET PREVENT STROKES?

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According to the CDC, 795,000 people in the US have a stroke every year. In China, strokes are the leading cause of death. There’s growing evidence that diet has an immense impact on the possibility, and prevention thereof, for a stroke. So can a plant-based diet prevent strokes?   Source: https://pixabay.com/illustrations/brain-inflammation-stroke-medical-3168269/ We have come a … Read more

IS A PLANT-BASED DIET GOOD FOR ARTHRITIS?

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In the US, 23% of adults have arthritis, a serious disease of the joints. While medicine has been the main go-to for symptom suppression, lifestyle changes are proving to be even more beneficial. So is a plant-based diet good for arthritis? One in four adults with arthritis suffers severe joint pain. It can negatively impact … Read more

CAN YOU DRINK COFFEE ON A PLANT-BASED DIET?

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Hey there!  Today we will be talking about one of the world’s most popular beverages… coffee! Did you know that the average coffee consumption in America, per person, is around 1 to 3 cups each day? Sounds like we do love our coffee, right? But is coffee good for you? Plus, can you drink coffee on … Read more

IS A PLANT-BASED DIET GOOD FOR CANCER?

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Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the US after heart disease. A lot of the research indicates that many of these deaths can be prevented by diet. So is a plant-based diet good for cancer? It’s estimated that 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in 2020. There are many causes … Read more

IS A PLANT-BASED DIET GOOD FOR HEART DISEASE?

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Did you know that a person dies from a heart disease every 37 seconds in the US? It’s the leading cause of death in the country, with a poor diet being a major contributor. Is a plant-based diet good for heart disease? What we eat is at the center of diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, … Read more