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Keep Calm! Plants Have Protein! The Benefits of Plant versus Animal Protein

2018-04-30T01:39:27+00:00

Keep Calm! Plants have protein! “Keep Calm, Plants Have Protein!”. This phrase is printed on one of my favorite plant-promoting t-shirts. While I oftentimes cannot answer the question that most patients ask me, “How can I get more energy, doc?”, I can help them understand that a plant-based diet can provide them with all the protein they need!   How much protein do we need each day? A common misconception is the amount of protein we need to consume daily. A popular formula endorsed by those in the fitness industry is to consume 1-1.5 grams of protein per pound of body [...]

Keep Calm! Plants Have Protein! The Benefits of Plant versus Animal Protein2018-04-30T01:39:27+00:00

The Best Diet to Lower Bad Cholesterol

2018-04-23T00:06:12+00:00

High cholesterol is a major contributing factor for heart attacks and stroke, the first and fifth leading causes of death in our country. While the traditionally recommended goal for total cholesterol is to achieve a level of less than 200mg/dL, we know from observational studies such as the Framingham Heart Study and the China Study that achieving a level of less than 150mg/dL is associated with a near absence of cardiovascular events. According to the CDC, more than 95 million adults have total cholesterol levels greater than 200mg/dL, and nearly 30 million have levels over 240mg/dL.(1) Current guidelines recommend treating high [...]

The Best Diet to Lower Bad Cholesterol2018-04-23T00:06:12+00:00