A vegetarian lifestyle offers more than just the commonly known benefits of weight management and lower cholesterol. As plant-based diets gain popularity, researchers continue to discover surprising ...

Researchers report that a review of 49 studies spanning 23 years of research has found that vegan and vegetarian diets have numerous health benefits. They say that plant-based diets are associated ...

As summer approaches those of us who consume plant-based diets can feel even more comfortable in the positive benefits of these diets. Whether you have your own individual garden, participate in a ...

Lower sodium intake: A whole-food vegan diet is typically low in sodium, which helps reduce blood pressure. Aim for a daily intake of under 2,300 mg, ideally below 1,500 mg. Use potassium-rich salt ...

According to a new study from the University of Georgia, genetics play an important role when it comes to determining if a vegetarian diet is right for you. Published by PLOS Genetics, the study was ...

Vegans have more restrictive diets than vegetarians — not only do vegans avoid meat, but they also avoid animal by-products, ...

A typical vegan meal should consist of plant-based protein, vitamins, and minerals. Follow this 7-day vegan meal plan to ...

Vegetarian diet is now more popular than ever, due to its long list of health benefits, such as a lowered risk of heart ...

Vegetarian diets have become quite popular. While some follow them due to health benefits, others do it because they don't ...

This Mendelian randomization study found that low-calorie diets may slightly increase the risk of psoriatic arthritis, while ...