A diet that promotes plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more humane argument: It can reduce your risk of dying from many major diseases. “This wasn’t just a cause of death. It was across the board,” said Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public… Read More »
A new study finds that plant-based diets, such as the Mediterranean diet and traditional diets from Asia, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s compared to a Western diet. The study links diets high in saturated fats, red meats and ultra-processed foods to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. Protective foods include vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts and whole… Read More »
According to another study, sticking to a Mediterranean diet as you get older appears to reduce the risk of cognitive decline; one scientist says it provides the strongest evidence yet of its benefits. Researchers from the University of Barcelona in Spain followed approximately 850 French citizens over the age of 65 for more than a… Read More »