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Dr. Jason Fung, co-author of Life in the Fasting Lane, wants to let people know that intermittent fasting is not only the fastest way to lose weight, burn fat, and reduce your body's susceptibility to diabetes and other ailments. Dr. Fung, a nephrologist (aka kidney specialist) who uses Intermittent…

According to the latest report on consumer behavior during the coronavirus crisis published in vegconomist, the global vegan news magazine, during this time period of health uncertainty, people are seeking food and drinks that carry "immune-boosting" qualities, along with medicinal foods a…

We all have a lot of questions about coronavirus, including how do I avoid it? And what do I do if I think I have it?  So we asked Dr. Hooman Yaghoobzadeh, The Beet's medical advisor, who is a respected plant-based cardiologist and faculty member of Weill Cornell Medici…

As of right now, there is no drug, no treatment and no supplement that can "cure" the new coronavirus. Like all viruses, the only way to fight it is by having a strong immune system. Your body reacts to the invader by creating antibodies, which work to neutralize and eventuall…

Coronavirus is definitely coming our way. It's not a matter of if but when. Every day, more cases are discovered, more people are making quarantine plans and an hour doesn't go by without me getting an onslaught of texts with links to dire news articles and virus cases …

There is an interesting if little-reported fact about the Coronavirus, and it is this: Children are largely immune. They may test positive for the bug, but very few are actually getting sick from it. In fact, they may lack all symptoms, so will never know that they were infected...

RECIPE OF THE DAY: FEBRUARY 6
FROM: @vegamelon
WHY WE LOVE IT: If you're looking for a filling treat,  but not as heavy as a brownie, this recipe has 7 ingredients and uses cocoa powder instead of vegan chocolate so the sweetness is suttle (and half the calories)...

CBD came hot onto the scene over the last few years with the promise of reduced anxiety, restful sleep….and yes, better sex. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we rounded up some of the best CBD gifts perfect to heat up your February 14th.
But first, a short CBD primer: CBD,…

For some people, the Super Bowl is about watching the best teams battle for the trophy. For others, it is the entertainment value of the commercials (I’m looking at you, Subaru - those adorable Labrador retrievers driving cars!). A third group watches for the half time show, and can&…

Both Starbucks and Dunkin' recently announced that they would be adding oat milk to their menu, with Starbucks' launching in 1,300 participating stores throughout the midwest. Dunkin' is rolling out oat milk at participating California stores...

You’ve heard about the benefits of a plant-based diet, which is why you’re keen on making the transition. But behavior change isn’t easy, and no doubt you have a load of questions about eating plants. Below, experts address seven common questions that pop up when people make thi…

So you gave up meat to go plant-based and may be wondering, what's so bad about chicken? We know that it's a relatively lean source of protein and the white meat is especially high in protein per calorie. But the way chickens are raised these days has become a hot-button issue for animal welfare adv…