Posts Tagged ‘PCRM’

“I Never Thought It Would Taste This Good And Be So Satisfying”

Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Tracy shows off some ingredietns she uses to create amazing whole foods, plant-based recipes

 Tracy Childs Teaches How to Cook Health and Great Meals At The Same Time

A commonplace perception is that whole foods, plant-based diets are healthy, but perhaps lacking in taste, variety, and satisfaction. Tracy Childs is working to change that misperception, showing her students that whole foods, plant-based recipes can delight their taste, fill their stomachs, and please their families.

I met Tracy, a fellow San Diegan, a couple of years ago. Since then I have been fortunate to (more…)

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The Road Map to Healthy Food Choices

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

Dr. Neal Barnard Shares a Winning Weight Loss Strategy

The range of delicious, healthy foods to enjoy while losing weight is motivating. Try all these whole foods and many more.

Dr. Neal Barnard, President of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), noticed his conversations on airplanes have taken a new direction recently. In the days when airlines routinely served meals, he would get his vegetarian choice before the other dinners were brought out. When other passengers found out he was vegetarian, they questioned his health and motives. Not eating meat was a strange concept to them.

Now, when he tells fellow passengers – or just about anyone else – that he is vegan, people respond (more…)

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Linking Nutrition and Health: 25 Expert Tips

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Useful News from the Vital Signs Workshop

Five pioneering researchers with one critical message shared their knowledge at the Vital Signs workshop on April 10, 2010. This event, put together by the awesome nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) was packed with compelling new information in nutrition and health.

A food as simple and tasty as oatmeal with fruit, nuts, and dairy-free milk will set you strong on the road to health

A food as simple and tasty as oatmeal with fruit, nuts, and dairy-free milk will set you strong on the road to health

Here are highlights of five useful tips from each of the five presenters. If you missed the workshop and want to learn more, PCRM has generously posted the slides.

Lawrence H. Kushi, Sc.D. summarized the findings of thousands of studies.

1. The American Cancer Society emphasizes whole plant foods (including five or more servings daily of fruits and vegetables), exercise, and a healthy weight to prevent cancer.

2. The World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research report reinforces the importance of a varied whole foods, plant-based diet, physical activity, and lean weight in preventing and fighting cancer.

3. This report also recommends avoiding red meat, processed meat, alcohol, and salty foods.

4. Eating lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains helps prevent obesity and weight gain.

5. It’s silly to put meat and beans in the same food group. You are best off just eating the beans. We (more…)

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