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https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/plant-based-diets-are-protective-against-covid-19

Is is possible that simply by changing your choices in the foods that you eat you can protect yourself from the rampages of viral diseases like Covid-19?

Plant-Based Diets Are Protective Against Covid-19 | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Though the world has mostly left the spectre of Covid-19 behind, scientists continue to study the data in order to learn all they can from the experience of this sudden new worldwide infection.

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/a-surprising-and-simple-way-to-battle-bad-breath

Are you ever worried that you might have bad breath? Have a look at this post to discover out ways that will lead you to sweeter breath.

A Surprising and Simple Way to Battle Bad Breath | Cycling Plant-Based Granny When searching for the best defense against bad breath (aka halitosis), the best place to start is to understand its cause. Setting aside foods that we all know can cause temporarily smelly breath…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/how-to-reduce-the-ravages-of-ages

Have you ever heard of harmful compounds called AGEs? They are highly reactive and promote inflammation, causing some of the complications of diabetes, heart disease and aging itself. But there is something you can do to prevent them.

How to Reduce the Ravages of AGEs | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Although you may not have heard of AGEs (advanced glycation end-products) yet, they are worth knowing about because they can wreak havoc upon your body. AGEs are harmful compounds that form when…

http://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/is-olive-oil-an-indispensable-part-of-a-mediterranean-diet

Is olive oil the most important ingredient of a Mediterranean diet, the one that is responsible for its heart health benefits? Read on to find out...

Is Olive Oil an Indispensable Part of a Mediterranean Diet? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Plant-based diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are leading the pack in the popularity of healthy diets. There is, however, continuing debate about which aspects of a Mediterranean diet are the…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/is-there-any-way-to-ward-off-dementia

What if you are cognitively healthy now but worried that dementia might be in your future? You might be surprised to learn that there are lifestyle steps you can take to help to maintain a healthy brain and lower your risk for dementia.

Is There Any Way to Ward off Dementia? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny What if you are cognitively healthy now but worried that dementia might be in your future? Perhaps you have relatives that have developed Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or another type of dementia.

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/moderation-in-all-things-2

There is an old saying....moderation in all things. But we now know that this doesn't always apply. With diet, moderate change delivers only moderate results.

“Moderation in all things….” | Cycling Plant-Based Granny “Moderation in all things….” This memorable phrase has been quoted for centuries as a motto to live by. The sentiment is reputed to stem from the Greek poet Hesiod in the 7th century BC when he said…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/a-glimmer-of-hope-for-people-with-alzheimers-disease

A recent clinical trial demonstrated for the first time that an intensive lifestyle intervention, without the use of drugs, markedly improved cognition and function in many patients with early dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

A Glimmer of Hope for People With Alzheimer’s Disease | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Way back in 1998 Dr. Dean Ornish published the results of his randomized controlled Lifestyle Heart Trial which demonstrated that intensive lifestyle changes could reverse coronary artery disease…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/eating-a-diet-thats-good-for-our-planet-can-lengthen-your-own-life

A new study shows how deeply linked the health of our planet is to our own health. If we eat healthfully, the health of our planet increases in turn. It's a win-win situation.

Eating a Diet That’s Good For Our Planet Can Lengthen Your Own Life | Cycling Plant-Based Granny A new study, published June 10, 2024, examines the health effects of the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) which was developed in 2019 as a part of the EAT-Lancet Commission. The goal of the EAT-Lancet…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/should-i-put-bananas-into-my-smoothie

If phytochemicals and antioxidants are one reason for adding berries into your morning smoothie, read on for things to consider in the making of your breakfast drink.

Should I Put Bananas into My Smoothie? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Were you disappointed to hear the results of a recent study that discovered that bananas in a smoothie can result in an 84% loss of the polyphenols from the berries that you were hoping to benefit…

Breaking news! Results were released today from the first randomized controlled study examining whether or not eating a plant-based diet can reverse early-stage Alzheimer's Disease.

Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Reversed with a Plant-Based Diet? | NutritionFacts.org Dr. Dean Ornish publishes the first randomized controlled trial investigating whether a plant-based diet and lifestyle program may reverse the course of early-stage Alzheimer's disease.

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Try this delicious soup created by my husband, Rob!

A Creamy Delight | Cycling Plant-Based Granny This recipe has been a long time in the making. My husband, Rob, had an idea in mind for a delicious tomato soup and many versions of it have been produced in the last few years. This year, though…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/how-to-age-better

Ongoing research is discovering that there are steps you can take to preserve your overall health and lengthen your life. This not only means adding multiple years to your life but healthy years that are more likely to be enjoyable years.

How to Age Better | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Life expectancy has been increasing around the world over the past decades, a happenstance that is attributed to advances in public health and healthcare services. However, the last few years have…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/the-promise-of-fresh-basil

The deliciousness of basil in an oil-free pesto...... What an great way to welcome spring!

The Promise of Fresh Basil | Cycling Plant-Based Granny A dear friend of ours produces a fabulous garden every summer and we are some of the lucky recipients of her produce. This summer her basil plants prospered beyond normal limits and she sent an…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/what-happens-when-one-twin-goes-vegan-and-the-other-one-keeps-eating-meat

It is interesting to see the results of The Twin Study. It used sets of twins as its study subjects to eliminate the confounding influences of age, s*x and genetic factors on its results. Differences in health outcomes observed from subjects eating either an omnivorous diet or a plant-based diet could then be largely attributed to the diet itself.

What Happens When One Twin Goes Vegan and the Other One Keeps Eating Meat? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny In November 2023 an interesting study from Stanford University selected pairs of twins to test the health effects of different types of food. This was a randomized controlled trial encompassing 22…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/a-chocolate-shake-that-tastes-decadent-but-isnt

For a creamier version of last week's chocolate shake recipe, try this!

A Chocolate Shake That Tastes Decadent….But Isn’t! | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Did you try the recipe I shared in last week’s blog about a truly healthy chocolate shake? The edemame pods can produce a fibrous quality that may not be just what you’re looking for. Here is a slight…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-healthy-chocolate-shake

One of our favourite healthy refreshers... a chocolate shake!

Is There Such a Thing as a Healthy Chocolate Shake? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Like many other people, I love chocolate and a chocolate milkshake was one of my favourite treats in the days before 2008 when we drastically altered our diet. For many years after becoming vegan I…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/is-eating-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet-expensive

When you base your diet on plants, you’re not only providing your body with the nutrients it needs, you’ll also be saving yourself some money.

Is Eating a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet Expensive? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny It always takes me by surprise when someone says that they can’t afford to eat whole-food plant-based. Legumes (beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils) and whole grains (wheat, oatmeal, rice (brown, red…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/the-effects-of-eating-red-and-processed-meats-on-type-2-diabetes

It is now clear that eating a whole-food plant-based diet high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains and nuts and minimal in meat and other foods sourced from animals reduces the risk for type-2 diabetes. In addition, a 2022 expert consensus statement from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine declared that plant-based diets should be the mainstay for the treatment of type-2 diabetes. Contrarily, very low-carbohydrate diets, such as keto and paleo diets, are associated with significant adverse outcomes and increased cardiovascular risk and are not linked to long-term reductions of type-2 diabetes.

The Effects of Eating Red and Processed Meats on Type-2 Diabetes | Cycling Plant-Based Granny The objective of a recent study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, published in October 2023, was to confirm the relationship between eating meat and type-2 diabetes.

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/vegetables-and-the-risk-of-parkinsons-disease

New research investigations illustrate not only the potential for reduced risk of the development of Parkinson's Disease that can be obtained from the consumption of a healthy plant-rich diet but also emphasizes the likely significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson's Disease from eating unhealthy plant-based foods.

Vegetables and the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a disorder that shows its symptoms gradually, increasing in severity over time. It causes neurons (nerve cells in the brain and nervous system) to break down and die…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/linking-the-puzzle-pieces-of-human-and-planetary-health

Increasing intake of plant-sourced foods and decreasing animal-sourced foods is the most positive decision you can make, not only for your own health, but also for the health of our planet.

Linking the Puzzle Pieces of Human and Planetary Health | Cycling Plant-Based Granny The year 2024 has arrived, and as every new year rolls around, many of us turn our thoughts to what we hope this brand-new year will bring. My wish, as always, is that more people will begin to…

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/holiday-hacks-and-hints-part-two-food-coma-is-it-real

Here is the last of three articles on holiday overindulging. Hope these hacks and hints will help in your enjoyment of your food feasts with your families and friends both while you are eating them and afterwards.

Holiday Hacks and Hints Part Three: Food Coma - Is It Real? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Imagine you’ve just finished enjoying a large meal such as a traditional holiday meal, say at Christmas, Thanksgiving or Easter. You get up from the table and then quickly find yourself a comfortable…

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If you're thinking about boosting the healthy quotient of your holiday supper, here are a couple of recipes to try out!

Holiday Hacks and Hints Part Two: A Plant-Based Holiday Dinner | Cycling Plant-Based Granny The December holiday season is rolling quickly towards us and with it come festivities with family and friends and the inevitable foods of celebration. Unhappily, the traditional foods we prepare at…

http://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/holiday-hacks-and-hints-part-one-the-holiday-effect

Plan ahead to make this year's Christmas celebration a little easier on your body.

Holiday Hacks and Hints Part One: The Holiday Effect | Cycling Plant-Based Granny Did you know that there are more heart attacks during the December holiday season than at any other time of the year? It has been observed that, on a day-to-day basis, heart-related deaths are 4.7%

http://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/do-foods-affect-sleep

Restorative sleep is essential for long-term health. Do the foods you eat have any effect on your sleep?

Do Foods Affect Sleep? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny A few decades ago, sleep was often considered a waste of time. Many people saw no reason not to “burn the candle at both ends” of the day, even going so far as saying, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead!”.

https://www.cyclingplantbasedgranny.com/are-you-eating-enough-plant-based-foods

Are you eating enough vegetables and fruits? Scientific evidence continues to illustrate that not eating enough whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts increases the risk of dying from heart disease.

Are You Eating Enough Plant-Based Foods? | Cycling Plant-Based Granny The importance of eating plants is increasingly at the forefront of our minds as we take in the daily information that we are exposed to in our magazines, newspapers or on a scroll on the internet.