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What Is a Climavore?

Grace Hussain / Sentient Media Jun 15, 2023 A growing number of people have adopted the Climavore diet, which is focused on reducing one's environmental footprint. But is it enough? Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Future of Meat

Caryn Hartglass Nov 22, 2019 As people become aware of the effects of eating animals on climate change and human health, a new book asks whether we will see an end to it. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

How a Plant-Based Diet Could Finally Take Root

Eunice Wong / Truthdig Dec 21, 2018 Solutions that eliminate animal protein aren’t—yet—profitable to the medical and pharmaceutical industries. But they could be an incalculable boon to the insurance industry, an excerpt from "What the Health" explains. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

‘An Apple a Day’ Isn’t Possible for Everyone

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Nov 5, 2018 Guidelines for a healthy diet emphasize fresh fruit and vegetables. Right now, there may not be enough in the gardens to nourish a cooler, healthier world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Change of Diet Can Help Save the Planet

Tim Radford / Climate News Network Nov 1, 2018 Think global, buy local—but better still, choose vegetables and fruit to help slow climate change. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Tom Brady’s Diet: It Seems to Work for Him

Melissa Kravitz / AlterNet Feb 4, 2018 The quarterback drinks up to 25 glasses of water a day, mostly with his self-branded "TB12" electrolyte, and his diet is free of caffeine, gluten, dairy, fungus, sugar and GMO products. And hold the tomatoes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Chris Hedges Explores Veganism as a Moral Choice With Activist Gary Francione

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2016 Does being vegan brand you as elitist? "Days of Revolt" host Chris Hedges and longtime animal rights activist Gary Francione discuss that question, as well as the impact of the animal agriculture industry on the ecosystem, animal suffering versus human suffering and how Whole Foods CEO John Mackey can be both vegan and anti-union. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Chief Coca-Cola Scientist Steps Down Amid Controversy Over Obesity Research

Staff / Truthdig Nov 27, 2015 Coca-Cola’s chief scientist and health officer has left the company after helping set up a nonprofit research group tasked with downplaying the role of sugary drinks in the obesity epidemic. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bad Food Is the Leading Cause of Early Death Worldwide

Staff / Truthdig Sep 11, 2015 An analysis by leading authorities on disease reveals that poor diet is the biggest contributor to early death around the world, with red meat and sugar-sweetened drinks among the foods implicated in 21 percent of deaths. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

New Dietary Guidelines

Adam Zyglis, Cagle Cartoons, The Buffalo News Feb 22, 2015 Dig deeper

Human Dietary Supplement Linked to Longer Life in Mice

Staff / Truthdig Apr 8, 2014 An over-the-counter supplement designed to ease osteoarthritis prolonged the lifespan of lab mice by nearly a tenth, scientists said Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Glenn Greenwald Clears Up Questions Regarding NSA Reporting

Staff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2014 The journalist puts several "false assumptions" to rest regarding stories based on Edward Snowden's leaks; Alcoholics Anonymous is highly unsuccessful and overrated; meanwhile, scientists figure out what's the best diet out there. These discoveries and more after the jump. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )