Diets

The big question is – should I ease into a plant-based diet or just jump in with both feet?  The answer to this question really depends on you. Are you the type of person who only drinks alcohol when at a social occasion or only eats desserts when offered by someone else?  Do you need…

Last but certainly not least, the final installment of why you might want to consider changing to a plant-based way of life.   Encourage a healthy microbiome Our microbiome is now being thought of as ”the forgotten organ” due to its major role in the health of our bodies.  In essence, our microbiome is made…

Continuing on from the last post, here are some more startling benefits of adopting a plant-based way of life.   Lower the risk of cancer and slow the progression of certain types of cancer The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) states that “It’s never too late to lower your risk”.  A consistent diet of…

“I don’t mind dying.  I just don’t want it to be my fault”. “There are two kinds of cardiologists – those that are vegan and those that haven’t read the data”.   Dr. Kim Williams, cardiologist and the president of the American College of Cardiology in 2015, is quoted above.  He advocates a plant-based diet…

In the next group of articles on this website, I’d like to go back to the basics.  It’s been a long time since I started this website and there are increasing numbers of people being drawn to the idea of eating only plants.  There are still many questions that arise when transitioning to this new…