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Health Concerns About Dairy - Physicians Committee for …
Milk and other dairy products are the top source of saturated fat in the American diet, contributing to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease.Studies have also linked dairy to an increased risk of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers.
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The Physicians Committee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC. Our efforts are dramatically changing the way doctors treat chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Plant-Based Diets - Physicians …
Most people following plant-based diets have no problem getting enough omega-3s in their diets. One study found that people who follow vegan diets, on average, have intakes above the recommended amounts for omega-3 fats. 2 When it comes to measuring omega-3 levels, the likelihood of having lower EPA and DHA levels among vegans is, on average, higher; however, this does not extend to any known ...
Diabetes - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Growing up, Marc Ramirez thought that diabetes was inevitable. As a young adult, his mother and six of his siblings battled type 2 diabetes and suffered through side effects, including kidney and pancreas transplants, amputations, and dialysis.
72% of Women Don't Know This Prevents Breast Cancer | Dr. Kristi …
Oct 3, 2024 · Half of all breast cancer cases are preventable, according to decades of research. In Dr. Kristi Funk's estimation, as many as 90% of cases are preventable.
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Recipes - Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Easy, low-fat plant-based recipes with simple ingredients. Many of these recipes are also available in the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart App.
Using Foods Against Menstrual Pain - Physicians Committee for ...
A low-fat, high-fiber diet can significantly reduce estrogen levels. 5,6 Cancer researchers have taken great interest in this phenomenon because lowering the level of estrogen in the blood helps reduce the risk of breast cancer. Less estrogen means less stimulation for cancer cell growth. If a woman eating a Western diet cuts her fat intake in half, her estrogen level will be …
The 21-Day Vegan Kickstart Program Launches With New Website …
Dec 27, 2018 · WASHINGTON – Ready to kickstart your health? The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has the tools you need to get started in the relaunched 21-Day Vegan Kickstart online program and mobile app. The free program is available in both English and Spanish and features hundreds of healthy recipes, meal plans, grocery lists, expert nutrition advice, cooking demonstrations, and more.