A plant-based diet is like a one-stop shop against chronic diseases. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes base chronic diet
The typical Western diet is the number-one cause of premature death and the number-one cause of disability. In other words, a long and healthy life is largely a matter of choice. Michael Greger choicedeathdiet Change image and share on social
High levels of stress can lead to weakened immunity, rendering animals much more susceptible to disease. This makes the average poultry factory farm a hotbed for outbreaks of avian flu. Michael Greger animalaverageavian Change image and share on social
Berries have a lot of soluble fiber. That's why they gel up when you're making your Thanksgiving cranberry sauce, with the pectin. Michael Greger berrycranberryfiber Change image and share on social
One in six people suffer depression or a chronic anxiety disorder. These are not the worried well but those in severe mental pain with conditions crippling enough to prevent them living normal lives. Polly Toynbee anxietychroniccondition Change image and share on social
For my diet, I choose mostly organic. But in general, I am a big believer in trying to strike a balance with everything. Liya Kebede balancebelieverbig Change image and share on social