Be Cancer-free with a Plant-based Diet
The overwhelming majority of cancers that happen are the ones that affect the digestive system; the organs that attempt to detoxify the body; or the reproductive organs affected by hormones. Only about 1% of cancers affect other areas of the body. The highest cancer rates also correlate with the states that have the highest obesity rates. There are six organs…
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The Anti-Cancer Diet is all about living your best life at your ideal weight, eating delicious food and never feeling deprived. You’ll sleep well, be energized, and loving life! The Anti-Cancer Diet has just 3 simple rules: No foods or beverages that contain cholesterol No artificial colors/flavors/sweeteners/preservatives Choose “organic” products as often as possible Always look for these items on…
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Just as the media has made America obsessed with protein, they have also made us “carbophobic.” Of course simple carbs found in refined sugars and processed foods such as cookies, candy, ice cream, cereal, soft drinks and the like, are bad for us because they are empty calories that have been stripped of fiber and nutrients with toxins added. Simple…
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American society has become obsessed with protein, mainly because of advertising and the media, but the real urgency should be whether or not you are getting enough dietary fiber. Virtually all Americans get too much protein, but it is shocking that less than 3 percent of us get the minimum recommended intake of fiber! The first symptom of not getting…
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For meals, think in terms of base foods and toppings or fillings. With these ingredients you can make a huge variety of dishes from veggie burgers, wraps, tacos, chili, burritos, quesadillas, pizza, subs, sandwiches, stir-fry, stuffed peppers, stuffed potatoes, stews, casseroles, lasagna, pasta dishes, pasta salad, noodle or rice bowls, soups, salads… the options are endless! Visit our Recipes section…
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What would happen within just two weeks if you swapped the diets of Americans with that of healthier eaters? More information: http://NutritionFacts.org and http://www.DrGreger.org and How Not to Die and How Not to Die Cookbook, a New York Times bestseller
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Your body absorbs two types of nutrients: macronutrients (carbohydrates, fat, and protein) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Macronutrients are your body’s direct fuel with carbohydrates being the body’s primary source of energy. Carbs are what the body uses first for energy. Carbohydrates come from starches, beans/legumes, grains, vegetables and fruits. If you’re not consuming enough complex carbs, the body is…
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Supplement manufacturers often fall into the same reductionist trap as the drug companies. Herbs are assumed to have only one main active ingredient, so, as the thinking goes, if you can isolate and purify it into a pill, you can boost its effects. Read full article: https://nutritionfacts.org/2019/04/09/the-downside-of-curcumin-supplements/ More information: http://NutritionFacts.org and http://www.DrGreger.org and How Not to Die and How Not…
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Every hour, there are 800 incidents of DNA damage in our bodies. Which foods help us patch back up: apples, broccoli, celery, choy sum, lemons, lettuce, oranges, persimmons, or strawberries? More information: http://NutritionFacts.org and http://www.DrGreger.org and How Not to Die and How Not to Die Cookbook, a New York Times bestseller
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Some herbs and spices — including cinnamon, cloves, lemon balm, marjoram, oregano, and peppermint — are so rich in antioxidants that just a small pinch can go a long way. More information: http://NutritionFacts.org and http://www.DrGreger.org and How Not to Die and How Not to Die Cookbook, a New York Times bestseller Photo Credit: NutritionFacts.org
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