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
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
Don't forget that fruit can be cooked - think of baked apples, poached pears and grilled pineapple. But if you like drinking fruit, blending will preserve more nutrition and fibre than juicing. Michael Greger applebakeblend Change image and share on social
Harvard University researchers found that women at high risk of heart disease who had a tablespoon of peanut butter five or more days a week appeared to nearly halve their risk of suffering a heart attack compared with women who ate one serving or less per week. Michael Greger appearattackbutter 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
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
