A randomized trial of 156 people in Pakistan found a plant-based diet significantly improved LDL “bad” cholesterol, HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, c-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), and blood pressure compared to a control group after one year.

A randomized trial of 156 people in Pakistan found a plant-based diet significantly improved LDL “bad” cholesterol, HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, c-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), and blood pressure compared to a control group after one year.

For the first time, the advisory committee tasked with making scientific recommendations for revising the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended that the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines “include more nutrient-dense plant-based meal and dietary recommendation options,” prioritize plant-based protein over animal protein, and recognize the many benefits of beans, peas, and lentils as a protein source.

A low-fat vegan diet cuts food costs by 19%, or $1.80 per day, when compared with a standard American diet that included meat, dairy, and other animal products, according to new research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in JAMA Network Open.

Vegan and vegetarian diets were found to be associated with a 15% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and an 8% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new review published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

A case-control study of over 2,000 women found that 38% of postmenopausal, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer cases can be attributed to obesity when a woman’s body fat percentage is greater than 40%.

Vegan and vegetarian diets were found to be associated with a 15% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and an 8% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new review published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.