Education

What Rip Eats in a Day The Benefits of a Plant-Based Whole Foods Diet

Rip Esselstyn, New York Times bestselling author and PLANTSTRONG founder, is living proof of the benefits of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.As...

The Hidden Dangers of Sodium in the Standard American Diet How to Reduce Your Risk of High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease

Sodium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in maintaining proper fluid balance in the body and helps regulate blood pressure. However, co...

Boost Your Immune System with These Winter-Friendly Plant-Based Foods (Even When Outdoors!)

As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, it can be tempting to turn to comfort foods that are heavy and nutrient-light. However, there ar...

PLANTSTRONG Team Favorite Things

Are you gift shopping for someone special in your life? Are you looking for items that would make you smile? The team at PLANTSTRONG has put togeth...

Kicking Off Your New Year and New You - Crowd Your Plate

What if we told you that you can crowd your plate when heading into the new year? When many people think of the new year, they often think of diets...

Salt Intake & the Impact on Blood Pressure

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 90% of Americans age 2 and older eat too much sodium. Most of it is in the form ...

5 Ways to Build a Stronger Immune System

Building a stronger immune system is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. The immune system is meant to fight back against ill...

Batch Cooking 101 - A Handy Guide for Beginner’s

Does cooking seem to take up a huge portion of your day? One of the big deterrents a lot of people have to making better health choices when it com...

Is Your Breakfast Cereal Actually Good for You

When we were younger, we were told to avoid sugary cereals for healthier alternatives. After all, cereals like Cheerios, Raisin Bran, and Special K...

Sitting is the New Smoking

Did you know that walking is one of the easiest ways you can help your health? After sitting for more than an hour, your body halts the production ...

9 Ways to Optimize Your Plant-Based Lifestyle

Living a plant-based lifestyle can have a huge impact on your health! When making the move to eating whole, plant-based foods, you might find that ...

Milk - It Doesn't Do a Body Good

Milk is often celebrated as the best choice for your health. In fact, marketing slogans such as “got milk” and “it does a body good” have become co...