Food

One out of eight American women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. Like most cancers, this is yet another disease of affluence, a disease that strikes people in economically advantaged areas. Why? Does this mean that breast cancer is preventable? We’ll cover the factors that pose the most risk and look at how to prevent breast cancer through a variety of treatment options. Learn why the simplest and healthiest way to lower your risk may be to adopt a plant-based diet.

What is the link between fiber and colon cancer? Is fiber preventative? Or is there something else in fiber-rich foods that helps prevent colon cancer? We’ll cover how fiber and colon cancer are connected, why fiber supplements aren’t the best preventative measure, and what other dietary factors may be at play in preventing colon cancer.

One thing we think we know about nutrition is that we need lots of protein to be strong and healthy. But how should we get that protein? In the debate about plant protein vs. animal protein, it can be hard to know how they’re different and which is the healthier choice. We probably don’t need animal protein at all. We’ll cover the difference between plant and animal proteins and determine which is healthier.

You don’t have to resign yourself to cognitive impairment or dementia as you age. Diet can go a long way toward protecting the health of your brain and decreasing your risk of Alzheimer’s. So, what are the risk factors of dementia? And what are the best foods for dementia prevention? We’ll look at the risk factors of dementia and cognitive impairment and how eating the best brain foods can aid in dementia prevention.

What is the whole foods, plant-based diet for weight loss? How do you follow this diet? Will it really help you lose weight? The whole foods, plant-based diet for weight loss is a diet that relies on unrefined plant foods for all of its calories and nutrients. Learn how adopting a WFPB weight loss diet can help you meet your weight-loss goals and lower your disease risk.

Is there a link between milk and prostate cancer? How could milk, something our society tells us is so healthy, cause prostate cancer? Studies show that milk, other dairy products, and meat increase a man’s risk of prostate cancer. We’ll cover the two mechanisms by which animal products, and milk in particular, may cause this highly preventable cancer.

We know we should be getting enough calcium for bone health, but could too much calcium be hurting us? What’s the link between excessive calcium and osteoporosis? We’ll cover why calcium, especially from dairy, may not be the way to stronger bones, and may actually lead to osteoporosis.