Category Archives: Health

Can Whole Food Plant-Based Eating Prevent Metabolic Syndrome?

According to the American Heart Association, over 47 million Americans have metabolic syndrome, which translates into 1 in every 6 people. Metabolic syndrome, also called Syndrome X, is actually a set of risk factors that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and excessive abdominal fat. When these factors are combined, they… Continue Reading

Why (and How) to Scale Back on Processed Sugar

Would it surprise you to learn that, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), Americans consume an astounding 22 teaspoons of sugar per day on average? Needless to say, this has been a major factor in the rapidly escalating rates of obesity in the U.S., as well as diabetes and other health issues. And many… Continue Reading