Is the Ketogenic Diet Natural for Humans?

January 17, 2019

…through harsh weather conditions. It turns out their low carb diet switched their metabolism to burn fat instead of sugar or glucose. This created a metabolic state known as ketosis,…

From Junk Food to Plant-Based Eating: How I Made the Switch in 5 Steps

By Elizabeth Zarrella Maglio, MSW

May 10, 2019

…Or, it can be peeled, grated, partially cooked, combined with oil, salt, sugar, and preservatives, then pressed into tater tots to be fried in more oil—and probably sprinkled with more…

Unpacking the Science of Lectins – Are They Good or Bad?

By Theresa “Sam” Houghton

May 17, 2019

…functions, possibly dictated by which amino acids are present.[1] Some lectins have carbohydrates attached to their structures and are known as glycoproteins, “glyco” indicating a sugar or sugar-containing substance.[2] Some…

Can the Ketogenic Diet Reverse Type 2 Diabetes?

By Robyn Chuter, ND

June 20, 2019

…In a 74-week clinical trial comparing a low-fat whole food, plant-based diet to a diet conforming to American Diabetes Association guidelines, the plant-based diet improved blood sugar and lipid levels…

Fitness Over 50: 7 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Women Stay Active

By Debbie Ingram

September 20, 2019 Updated August 21st, 2023

…to break down and can leave us feeling overly full, heavy, and bloated. Add in processed foods with refined carbohydrates and added sugars, and you get spikes and drops in…

Finding My Plant-Based Path – The Way to Health & Longevity

By Marlene Watson-Tara

October 31, 2019

…by animal products, and in my case, cutting out dairy has been my mission. I also advise everyone to cut added sugar, because the body uses stored minerals to metabolize…

12 Plant-Based and Oil-Free Hanukkah Recipe Ideas

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

December 20, 2019

…foods and dishes loaded with sugar, fat, and oil. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite whole food, plant-based and oil-free dishes in honor of this tradition….

How I Reversed My Diabetes and Became Healthy at Last

By Eric Adams

September 21, 2020 Updated March 3rd, 2021

…A1c test, the one that measures your blood sugar percentage. A normal level is between 4 and 5.6 percent. An A1c level over 6.5 means you have full-blown diabetes.” “What’s…