New York State hospitals must now make plant-based meals available to patients upon request, thanks to a law that goes into effect on December 6.
The law helps reinforce advice that I give my patients every day: Eating more fruits, vegetables, grains and beans can help prevent and, in many cases, reverse heart disease. Continue reading “Fighting Heart Disease with Healthy Hospital Food”
With the increasing awareness of food allergies and dairy intolerance, as well as the increased popularity in vegan diets, there has also been an increase in the variety and quality of non-dairy milks. Cow’s milk, in particular, presents a challenge to many people’s digestive tracts and to parents who struggle to find something nutritious and creamy that tastes like milk for their young ones. Continue reading “6 Delicious Milk Alternatives”
All the nutrients you need to build strong bones can be found by eating plants, without the negative health risks from milk and dairy products.
Nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables, along with exercise, can help build and maintain strong bones. Exercise is one of the most effective ways to build bone density, or the measurement of the amount of minerals contained in a certain volume of bone. Exercise will also help decrease the risk of osteoporosis. Continue reading “A Plant-Based Diet Can Build Strong Bones”
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The 8th annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine was hosted by the Physicians Committee and the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences from August 6-8.
More than 800 health care professionals logged in virtually to attend the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine Continue reading “5 Big Takeaways from the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine 2020”
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Huevos rancheros or “rancher’s eggs” is a classic Mexican breakfast. Fried eggs are nested in a bed of refried beans, sour cream and salsa and served atop a warm tortilla. This recipe takes this classic brunch food and gives it a healthy and vegan twist!
Vegan huevos rancheros is a great recipe if you are venturing into a meatless diet. Veganism is technically considered a diet that contains no animal products and nothing processed with animal products. However, for many people, veganism is more about the endless possibilities than the few restrictions. Continue reading “Breakfast Today: Delicious Vegan Huevos Rancheros”
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