Plant Strong Collegiate Swimming Champion & Her Plant-Based Family Legacy

I was born into an athletic, plant-based family. My grandfather is Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., and I was raised plant-based. I now swim competitively and have won championships all while powered by plants.

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

Adopting a whole food, plant-based diet is a lifestyle change and one that you will benefit from for years to come. Making the transition to plant-based eating can be simple with these 5 helpful steps.

8 Steps for a Successful Transition to Plant-Based Eating

If you are a plant-based beginner and transitioning to a plant-centered diet, here are eight steps to make the change less overwhelming and substantially more successful.

A Game-Changing Solution to One of the Most Devastating Diseases of the Brain: Stroke

Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the U.S. Research participants with the highest adherence to a whole food, plant-based pattern were able to reduce their risk of stroke by as much as 30 percent.

What Is Diverticular Disease and How to Treat It

Learn all about diverticulitis and diverticulosis, plus how to treat these conditions, how to prevent them, and the importance of fiber in one’s diet.

Growing Ultra: One Teen’s Path to Plant-Based Ultra Running

Jarod is a vegan teenage ultra trail runner who completed his first race at the Bryce Canyon 100. He fueled his running on a whole food, plant-based diet.

Research Confirms a Plant-Based Diet Can Help You Live Longer

Nutrition is important, but which aspects of nutrition? Why are there blue zones where people live longer? Learn more about just how important food is for your health and life longevity.

What Is a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?

What makes up a whole food, plant-based diet (WFPB)? It is not the same as a vegan diet. It is defined by a variety of whole or minimally processed foods.

Defining Food Groups in Plant-Based Nutrition

More people are choosing to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. But what are you supposed to eat? To help make things easier, we have defined the three food groups.

Plant-Based Grocery Shopping Guide

Plant-based food shopping made easy. This guide will help you get started.

Eating Right: 8 Principles of Food and Health

The 8 principles from this abbreviated chapter of The China Study are important lessons about food, health, and disease.

Scientific Reductionism Detracts from Whole Food, Plant-Based Message

Reductionism is not the way that nutrition works—by definition. It is time to recognize the science that demonstrates the health benefits of whole foods instead of their nutrient parts.

History of the Term ‘Whole Food, Plant-Based’

Dr. Campbell created the term ‘whole food, plant-based’ to distinguish it from vegetarian diets that include processed, high fat foods & often supplements.

Cancer Nightmare, a Mother’s Tale of Her Son’s Survival

Never in my wildest nightmares could I have imagined that my one and only son would be diagnosed with advanced stage cancer at the age of sixteen.

How to Build Muscle & Be Your Plant-Based Personal Best

Body building champion and plant-based athlete Robert Cheeke challenges us to get back to the basics of nutrition and discover your best self.

Vegan, Plant-Based, or… What Label Works?

Whole Food, Plant-Based diet, now that’s a Mouthful! Thought leaders weigh in on how labels can be difficult for plant-eaters in a growing movement.

Skip Calorie Counting. Eat a Plant-Based Diet & Enjoy!

Instead of getting overwhelmed with the food choices we make everyday, just increase the amount of whole plant foods on your plate.

Steph Davis, Professional Climber Will Blow Your Mind

Steph Davis, a wingsuit flier, sky diver, base jumper, and professional climber describes how eating plant-based ‘fuel’ keeps her lighter and more efficient.

Making Peace with Food Choices in the New Year

I used to expect a lot from January 1st. Or my birthday. Or a Monday. Fresh start. Out with the old. Bring it on: I’m up for this.

Writing The China Study and Relaxing With the Big Picture

For the past several years, I have been giving more and more thought to the nature of nutrition information and discussion in America.

Plant Foods vs. Oils and Cheeses

A reader asked if his kids would be even more, or “dangerously” thin if they didn’t eat lots of added oils and cheeses.

Whole Foods for Optimum Health

As a professional endurance athlete I have had to learn to deal with high levels of stress.

Food Choices: What to Avoid and Why

Why making good food choices is sometimes difficult!

The 10 Most Important Actions to Insure Optimum Health

Optimum health cannot be bought, it must be earned and it comes with a price. The price of health is healthful living.