We need to boost our intake of healthy plant foods and reduce our dependence on animal-based foods. Michael Greger animalbaseboost Change image and share on social
Even if you were to start drinking milk during adolescence in an attempt to bolster peak bone mass, it probably wouldn't reduce your chances of fracture later in life. Michael Greger adolescenceattemptbolster Change image and share on social
You can be in excellent physical shape, with low cholesterol, a healthy body weight and good overall physical fitness - but that doesn't necessarily mean you're healthy. Michael Greger bodycholesterolexcellent Change image and share on social
Scientists suggest that the link between consuming poultry and cancer spread may be due to carcinogens in cooked meat. For unknown reasons, these carcinogens build up more in the muscles of chickens and turkeys than in those of other animals. Michael Greger animalbuildcancer share on social
If you consume too much salt, it can cause water retention. When this happens, your body usually responds by raising your blood pressure to push excess fluid and salt out of your system. Michael Greger bloodbodyconsume Change image and share on social
The fumes produced by frying bacon contain carcinogens called nitrosamines. Though all meat may release potentially carcinogenic fumes, processed meat such as bacon may be the worst. Michael Greger baconbadcall Change image and share on social
As you age, your blood pressure tends to get higher. Michael Greger agebloodhigh Change image and share on social
Most Alzheimer's sufferers aren't diagnosed until their 70s. However, we now know that their brains began deteriorating long before that. Michael Greger 70salzheimerbegin Change image and share on social
Women with a higher intake of berries appeared to have delayed cognitive aging by 2.5 years. So it's like your brain is 2.5 years younger if you're eating berries. Michael Greger agingappearberry Change image and share on social
A good way to adjust to a healthier diet is to think of three meals you enjoy that are largely plant-based. Pasta with tomato sauce can be tweaked to whole-grain pasta with added vegetables. Michael Greger addadjustbase Change image and share on social
