I think it’s safe to assume that most people reading this will agree that regular exercise is a good idea if our goal is to live a long, healthy, full-functioning life. I also know that most of you understand the importance of eating in our quest to remain alive. So, ... READ MORE...
Quotes From Plant-Based Athletes
September 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment
I thought I’d use the words of accomplished athletes to extol the virtues of a WFPB lifestyle. Rip Esselstyn – Former World-Class Triathlete “Real Men Eat Plants” Brendan Brazier – Former Triathlete and Ultra Marathoner “There’s massage, there’s light ... READ MORE...
Reflections From Plant-Stock 2015
August 19, 2015 By 2 Comments
This past weekend I attended Plant-Stock 2015 at the Esselstyn Farm in Claverack, NY. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn who was at the wheel of his golf cart. He offered me a ride to the registration table which I politely declined. I didn’t want ... READ MORE...
You Can Run From A Bad Diet, But It Will Eventually Catch Up With You
August 11, 2015 By Leave a Comment
In 1969, The Hollies recorded a hit song called “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother “. It’s a horrible song, but until recently, I could always recite the title without lying. My brother David has been an endurance runner for three decades and looked the part. His ... READ MORE...
It’s Time For Nutrition To Get The Respect It Deserves When It Comes To Cancer Research
July 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment
T Colin Campbell has been trying to convince the cancer research community to design and conduct randomized controlled human intervention trials on the effect of whole food plant based diets in the treatment of cancer. You might be wondering why Dr. Campbell is ... READ MORE...
A Whole Food Plant Based-Friendly Picnic
July 13, 2015 By 3 Comments
My sister Terri hosted the annual Cerqua family picnic on July 11 . The picnic is a huge undertaking and would not be possible without Terri’s tremendous effort and the great help from siblings, sibling in-laws and cousins. In addition to being a family reunion, ... READ MORE...
Response to JAMA Article About 2015 Dietary Guidelines
July 1, 2015 By 1 Comment
A recent article appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) entitled “The 2015 US Dietary Guidelines: Lifting The Ban on Total Dietary Fat". Dr. Dariush Mozaffrarian and Dr. David S. Ludwig propose to eliminate the fat and cholesterol ... READ MORE...
Dr. McDougall and Jeff Novick RD on Sodium
June 20, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Jeff Novick RD is a long time advocate of whole food plant based diets. He worked at the Pritikin Longevity Center for years and currently lectures at Dr. John McDougall’s 10-day live in programs. Obviously Novick and McDougall see eye-to-eye on most dietary issues. ... READ MORE...
Thoughts on Vitamin B-12
June 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
A friend recently asked me to recommend a good vitamin b-12 supplement - a perfectly legitimate question and seemingly an easy question to answer. However, I really didn’t have a great response for her. I still don’t. I was tempted to tell her what type and dosage of ... READ MORE...
Review of “The Happy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based Living”
May 24, 2015 By Leave a Comment
“The Happy Herbivore Guide to Plant-Based Living”, by Lindsay Nixon, is a comprehensive look at: The benefits of following a whole food plant based (WFPB) diet The misconceptions surrounding WFPB diets Common objections to following a WFPB diet and The ... READ MORE...
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