Just because something is natural and plant-based doesn’t mean it’s necessarily safe. Those who are pregnant, have gallstones, or are susceptible to kidney stones may want to moderate their turmeric consumption.
Kale and collard greens contain vision-protecting plant nutrients, such as zeaxanthin, that may significantly lower the risk of glaucoma—a leading cause of blindness.
Women who consume the most high-phytate foods (whole grains, beans, and nuts) appear to have better bone density.
Americans eating meat-free diets average higher intakes of nearly every nutrient, while maintaining a lower body weight—perhaps due, in part, to their higher resting metabolic rates.
The decades-old dogma that the acid-forming quality of animal protein leads to bone loss has been called into question.
Rooibos (red) tea may reduce stress levels by suppressing adrenal gland function. Nettle tea is mineral-rich, but may have estrogenic side effects.
An evolutionary argument for a plant-based diet is presented, in contrast to “Paleo” fad diets.
Since foods are effectively a package deal, what’s the best way to get vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?
Soy milk should be shaken before pouring to get at the calcium that settles to the bottom.
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