The purpose of this article is to shed light on the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and how to mitigate them. Learn which dietary choices have the greatest impact. Get actionable dietary strategies to empower your patients to take control of their disease risk and progression. 

Arthritis is a general term used for disorders that affect the joints. While there are many types of arthritis, one of the most common types is rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic systemic autoimmune disease which causes pain and swelling of the joints and can ultimately result in joint damage and disability.

Science confirms that boosting plant intake promotes health. But how do we shift to a whole food, plant-based diet and make it stick? It’s easy if you do it gradually. Just begin right where you are. 

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is an umbrella term. It describes various disorders affecting the heart and vascular system. This blog post focuses on the most prevalent form: coronary artery disease.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects over 1.4 billion people worldwide. That’s roughly 1 in 4 men and 1 in 5 women. Alarmingly, an estimated 700 million individuals remain unaware.

Vitamin B12 is vital for overall health, primarily found in animal-sourced foods. With the growth of plant-based diets, it’s imperative for healthcare professionals to be knowledgeable about vitamin B12.

Carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients essential for the body, needed in relatively large quantities. They play a crucial role in providing energy and supporting the function of various organs, including the central nervous system.

Nutrition is more than fuel for the body. It is key to preventing or even reversing many of the leading chronic diseases that kill 41 million people each year. But with so much conflicting information, it is hard to know what to eat. This blog post helps you to sort facts from fiction. You will learn how to use evidence-based practice to transform your eating habits and improve your health.

No one can read all the books, articles, and other printed material related to a given area of nutrition science. You need to be selective. Not everything written about your questions is relevant to you. But how do you get started? Take a look at our six practical tips on how to plan your search into the scientific literature on nutrition studies.

Find frequently asked questions about plant-based nutrition, specific nutrients, different foods and food groups and information about general nutrition and medicine.