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Inflammation, the Microbiome, and the Food Fix: Dr. B's Playbook

At PLANTSTOCK 2025, gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (“Dr. B”) cut through the hype and brought us back to what matters most: chronic inflamm...

The Power of Plants: Dr. Kristi Funk’s Life-Saving Lessons from PLANTSTOCK

At PLANTSTOCK, we’re privileged to learn from some of the brightest minds in lifestyle medicine, and this year Dr. Kristi Funk — world-renowned bre...

Powered by Plants, Grounded in Science: Key Takeaways from Dr. Dawn Mussallem's PLANTSTOCK Talk

At this year’s PLANTSTOCK, Dr. Dawn Mussallem—Mayo Clinic physician, cancer survivor, and lifestyle medicine pioneer—delivered an inspiring lecture...

From Pills to Plants: Dr. Regina Ragasa's Prescription for Weight Loss and Lasting Health

Discover why triple board-certified physician Dr. Regina Ragasa stopped prescribing pills and started prescribing plants. In this PLANTSTRONG Podca...

How Nutrition Rewires the Brain for Mental Health

Eat to Feel: Why Nutrition Is Mental Health Care by Elizabeth Winings, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC—A summary of a talk given at PLANTSTRONG Retreats. We ...

Why Calorie Density Is the Secret Weapon for Sustainable Weight Loss

Discover the Power of Calorie Density for Sustainable Weight LossLearn how to eat more and weigh less by understanding calorie density. This update...

How to Discern what's Accurate in Nutrition: Understanding the Hierarchy of Scientific Evidence

How do you know what to trust when it comes to nutrition?At our recent PLANTSTRONG Retreat, Adam Sud walked us through the Hierarchy of Scientific ...

Getting Along Without Going Along: Navigating the Social Side of Healthy Living with Dr. Doug Lisle

If you’ve ever found yourself dodging questions about your lunch or bracing for family potlucks with dread, you're not alone. Choosing a healthy pa...

The Sweet (But Not Too Sweet) Science Behind PLANTSTRONG Granola

PLANTSTRONG Granola was recently spotlighted by Dr. Sachin Shah, PharmD, for its minimal impact on blood sugar—even after 2.5 servings. Made with w...

Is Olive Oil Good For You? Rip Esselstyn vs. Dr. Garth Davis on Olive Oil and Heart Health

Is olive oil a health food—or not? Rip Esselstyn and Dr. Garth Davis go head-to-head in The Great Oil Debate on plant-based nutrition and heart hea...

Crush Cancer with Plants: Dr. Kristi Funk's Four Pillars of Breast Cancer Prevention

Crush Cancer with Plants: Dr. Kristi Funk's Four Pillars of Breast Cancer Prevention This PLANTSTRONG Podcast episode is a powerhouse of informatio...

The Power of Plants: Why Plant-Based Protein is the Ultimate Fuel for Health, Performance, and Longevity

by Rip Esselstyn, #1 NYT best-selling author For decades, we’ve been fed the myth that animal protein is the gold standard for strength, endurance,...