The Connection Between Deadly Pandemics and Our Diets
Many experts warn that H5N1 is only a few mutations away from pandemic form. Is our diet to blame?
The Connection Between Deadly Pandemics and Our Diets
Many experts warn that H5N1 is only a few mutations away from pandemic form. Is our diet to blame?
Top 10 Plant-Based News Stories and Articles of 2020
Health was certainly at the forefront of the news in 2020, and health happens to be our forte. Here we share our best articles of 2020.
How a Plant-Based Diet Saved Our Lives – Literally!
Bob and Fran are octogenarians who both faced devastating diseases. With the help of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, they have their health back and they feel better than ever.
Fiber Fueled – The Key to a Strong Immune System
The power that our gut microbes wield to induce disease or protect us from it can be intimidating, but we are not helpless victims. We have the power of science on our side, which has shown us that we can use diet and lifestyle to rebalance our gut microbes.
Recovery From the COVID-19 Pandemic: Testing, Tracing, & Nutrition
Nonprofit group releases second part of urgent commentary from T. Colin Campbell, PhD regarding COVID-19 and nutrition.
The Benefits of Walking for the Immune System
Exercise plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy immune system. Luckily, one of the best researched and easiest forms of exercise, walking, doesn’t require a gym membership or additional equipment.
Exercise and Your Immune Health
Exercise is an important component to strengthening your body’s immune functioning, which could be especially beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic.
13 Ways to Cope With Pandemic Stress and Grief
Grief and stress come with the territory these days. But we’ve got you covered with helpful ways to deal with all the many emotions and demands during this time.
Another Way to Flatten the COVID-19 Curve – Our Food Choices
Nonprofit group releases an urgent commentary from T. Colin Campbell, PhD. Consuming a diet of whole, plant-based foods does not mean people won’t get infected by the virus, but it should increase their defenses to avoid the worst effects from the infection, and in doing so, help to flatten the curve of hospitalizations.
A Whole Food, Plant-Based Approach to Autoimmune Diseases in 4 Steps
Research suggests diet can play a role in the development, strength, and behavior of the immune system. A whole food, plant-based diet in particular may be beneficial in several key areas associated with autoimmunity.
Elevate Your Well-Being with 14 Immune-Boosting Plant-Based Recipes
Adding immunity-boosting foods to our diet is a natural and healthy way to strengthen our immune system. Here, we share a collection of quick and convenient dishes packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants.
Join our 7-Day Immune Boosting Challenge! Every day for a week, check out these key tips, plant-based recipes, and resources to help strengthen your immune system and stay healthy.
Plant-Based Cooking: How to Make 2 Immune Boosting Recipes
Evelisse Capó, PharmD, along with her daughter Sheriza, demonstrates how to make immune boosting, nutrient-dense recipes to share with your family and friends. Throughout this video you will also learn about foods and tips on how to boost your immune system. In light of the current coronavirus we are thinking about your families and your … Continued
Vigorous Exercise and Viral Infections
You want to do what you can to keep your immune system strong. That involves eating healthy, reducing stress, and getting good sleep, but what about exercise? Learn the difference between moderate and vigorous exercise and how exercise affects the immune system.
Take Back Your Power: Immunity-Boosting Foods and Tips
Learn how you can take control, strengthen your immune system, and remain strong and healthy through these uncertain times.
How Does Nutrition Affect the Immune System?
What you eat plays a big role in how well your immune system is able to wage war against invading viruses. Here’s what you can do to make sure yours is in top shape and ready for action.
Reinforce Your Immune System With Plant-Based Nutrition
In light of the continued spread of COVID-19, many people have taken a new interest in the relationship between nutrition and immunity—a welcome and encouraging development, despite the negative circumstances. Unfortunately, though, this interest has also opened the door to a great deal of confusing, misleading, or even blatantly false information. Let’s stick to the … Continued
Can a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet Help Lupus?
Reports show that fasting and plant-food diets can improve symptoms of autoimmune conditions, but TrueNorth wants to get more specific.
Can Nutrition Help Prevent Common Cold & Flu Viruses?
Most respiratory tract infections (RTIs), including the common cold and flu (influenza) are caused by viruses. There are around 200 or more types and sub-types of virus that contribute. Further, viral DNA changes frequently. This makes preventing and treating RTIs quite difficult and helps explain why we tend to get many RTIs throughout our lives. … Continued
How Important is Vitamin D? Facts You Need to Know
Vitamin D is important for bone health and various body functions as well as for treatments of certain diseases. Regardless of plant-based diets, deficiencies are an issue for anyone lacking sun exposure.
From Suffering With Lupus to Food Promoting Doctor
At 16 years old, I grew gravely ill. I developed debilitating arthritis that moved through my body making it hard to walk or even hold a pencil.
Can a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet Help With Allergies?
Allergies have been increasing in prevalence in the general population over the past 20 years, and it has been a subject of great debate as to the cause of this conundrum.
Autoimmune Disease: Genes, Infection, Environment & Gut
There are dozens of autoimmune diseases including common ones like Psoriasis, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Thyroid, Celiac and Graves Disease.
Whole grain foods support good health. Eating whole grain foods reduces the risk of digestive disorders, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain cancers.
