One of the main concerns if you opt for a plant-based diet, or plant-based raw diet, is how to get enough protein to stay healthy. Vegetarians eat milk and dairy products, which all contain good amounts of protein. Vegans, however, do not eat these, and so it might be a struggle to get enough protein every day unless you plan your meals carefully. How much protein do I need? In general, you need 1 gram of protein for every 3 pounds of body weight if you are a healthy weight

Your microbiota, your gut bacteria, gut symbiosis, these are all different terms for the same thing. Keep your gut bacteria in balance is important to keeping your body healthy. It should be your top priority. Our gut regulates mood and behavior, regulates immunity function, modulates digestive hormone release and it completely depends on what you are asking it to digest, including stress. There are simple ways to keep your microbiota happy. I begin my day with a smoothie. Ke

There’s only one diet that’s ever been proven to reverse heart disease in the majority of patients—a diet centered around whole plant foods. So, anytime anyone tries to sell you on some new diet, do me a favor. Ask them one simple question: “Has it been proven to reverse heart disease—you know, the number one reason you, and all your loved ones, will die?” If the answer is “No,” why would you even consider it, right? Only one diet has ever been proven to do that. That’s n