Is there a connection between cardiovascular disease and diet?
At the bottom of this article, you'll find a short recording in which Dr. Mehta talks about cardiovascular disease and diet. He refers to a few studies, but to keep the content short, he lists others in his document of references, so that we can read them when we have more time.
A summary of a range of studies that looked at the potential link between diet and cardiovascular disease
Here, you'll find a brief look at a range of studies. For each one I've shared some information consistently e.g. the number of subjects, the results, the duration of the study. I've done this to make it easier for you to compare the results from each one.
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But so many studies say that fish is good for you...
We've all been there. We hear one thing and we accept it because it makes sense. But then, we hear something that contradicts it and we're left confused. Some of us may end up giving up because we don't know what to believe in, others may put their faith in the wrong information, and some might do a bit of research to eliminate the conclusions that are partial or exaggerated.
Watch this short video to find out what Dr. Mehta has to say about comparison and context.
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Which studies should I believe?
There are so many studies being quoted all over the place! One recommends a certain level of drinking but another study negates it. There's some excitement about dairy being harmful, followed by statements that it isn't! How do we know what to believe? What should we embrace and strive towards?
Dr. Tushar Mehta describes the characteristics of a good study, to help us work out which studies we should ignore and which ones we should pay attention to.
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I read about Healing Boxes recently and loved the idea of it quite quickly. However, when I found out more about the owners, (Grace and Linus), how and why they made their first Healing Box, and what motivates them to create these amazing boxes; I was left with a feeling of wanting to identify people who need them, so I can gift a box to them!
Keep reading to find out what made me feel this way! :
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Are you being bombarded by all the would-be 'nutritionists' you know who are concerned about you going, or staying, vegan? Are you worried about the scary information they're sharing, which is a case for, vegan diets resulting in poor health and illness? Do you feel stifled as a result? Don't worry any more. Harpreet (Nutrition graduate) will help debunk some myths, share nutritional facts and make practical suggestions that will bring you peace of mind!
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I want you to meet David. His journey has been challenging, but more importantly, hugely inspirational!
David is a plant-based athlete who made the shift to a vegan diet to improve his health. He was diagnosed with a tumour and going vegan made all the difference to his recovery, but that's not it! There's much more to it, and David's been kind enough to share his journey with us below.
I would love to hear your thoughts after you've read this article. Do get in touch.
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Luke is a plant based blogger and wellness advocate. Find out how Luke going vegan impacted on his health, strength, outgoings, attitude, and ability to make the changes he wanted.
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I am truly grateful to Angela for being so open about the various conditions, reactions, tests and surgeries that she had to endure, before finding the cure, which has made it disappear completely! I am humbled by her willpower, strength, determination and positive outlook.
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I found out about Chris' amazing journey to being free of type 2 diabetes and had to share it with you.
I hear about so many people who cure various conditions by going vegan e.g. migraines, cancer, ear, nose and throat issues, Crohn's disease and more.
What would you do for better health?
Below you'll find an interview style article where Chris explains what life was like before and after shifting to a vegan diet.
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Jenny Quiroz has Crohn's disease and although it limited what she could do, and she suffered a lot with it before; she has dramatically pacified it. Guess how she did it? That's right! Through making changes in her diet!
She's been kind enough to share her story with us. After you've read this post, I hope you feel as inspired and full of hope as I do now.
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I came across Janey on Twitter and after we got chatting, I discovered that she shifted from an almost vegetarian diet to a vegan one, and she did it to improve her health. Janey wanted a better quality of life!
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