The first thing that comes to mind when some people hear about a whole-food plant-based diet (WFPD) is that it's vegetarian or vegan, but this is not always the case. A registered dietitian, Jillian Kubala, wrote on Healthline that WFPD is more of a lifestyle. She said a plant-based diet depends ...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic hormonal disease that involves reproductive hormone imbalances in women, causing excess ovarian cysts and troublesome symptoms like heavy/irregular periods, increased body hair, and painful acne. While some medications can help lessen these symptoms, ...

Cancer is a life-changing diagnosis. Not only are patients suddenly faced with the fragility of their life, but they’re also faced with huge life changes, often abruptly. Regrets are a tough subject to deal with at the best of times, but we all have them, and cancer patients are no exception. ...

Dr Laura Freeman is a physician, and mum on a mission. One of her key convictions driving her passion is that she was once herself a patient, diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer 5 years ago managing not only to survive it, but positively thrive! After careful study and research backed by ...

If you're following a plant-based diet, or just trying to consume less meat overall, it can be tricky to find the best vegetarian versions of your favourite foods. Here are some great vegetarian brands that offer meat substitutes of all kinds in Vegetarian Brands: 6 Market Leaders Every Veggie ...

Switching to a vegan diet can, of course, be great for your health. It gives you the chance to get more of your nutrients from plant-based options like whole-grains, nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, fruits and vegetables which are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre. However, going vegan may also ...

Protein is an essential nutrient for bone density, muscle, and skin health, it is a crucial component in every diet. If you're following a plant-based diet, then beans and legumes are an excellent choice for you to get your protein in. There are a lot of beans and legumes out there, but which ones ...

You do not have to be vegan to follow a plant-based diet. Plant-based diets are those which consist primarily of wholegrains, fruits, and vegetables, and limit the amount of refined, processed and animal-derived foods. Since the issue of climate change is now more pressing than ever, changing to ...

Why aren’t there more vegan men? A Vegan Society survey in 2018 indicated 63% of those identifying as vegan were female while only 37% were men. The Telegraph meanwhile reported on a study in 2018 that men fear social shame if ordering the vegetarian option in a restaurant. So, what's it like being ...

Dr. Thuli Whitehouse is an NHS GP, social prescribing advocate, mom and yoga instructor. She is working tirelessly to bring the many psychophysical and wellness benefits of yoga into mainstream healthcare practice. Her reasons for doing so include educating patients toward more personalised ...