A day doesn’t seem to go by lately without a celebrity speaking out to advocate for the environment and climate crisis. From the Oscars and Grammy’s going vegan, much loved celebrities are influencers are demanding real climate action from those in power. We live in a world where 16-year-old climate activists are winning globally renowned…
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Planning to Remove Meat and Dairy from Your Diet? Make Sure you Read This!
We are in the midst of a global transition from the consumption of animal-based products, including meat and dairy, to a primarily plant-based diet. This is an incredibly good thing, for both the environment and for human health of course. However, we have noticed that this shift is primarily driven by relatively young people, resulting…
Could Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Reverse Climate Change and Save the World?
Plant-based meat alternatives are a critical discussion point in recent times given animal agriculture is a, if not the, biggest contributor to environmental destruction and the climate crisis. This article highlights the problem of animal agriculture, a snapshot of the research showing the association between meat consumption and chronic health problems with references for further…
New Year, New Brain
Authors: Dr Ayesha & Dr Dean Sherzai As we begin a new decade, it’s natural to reflect on the accomplishments and successes of the past year and set new goals for the coming year. For many people, this involves beginning a fresh diet or exercise regime to kickstart or elevate their health. Unfortunately with the…
Know Better: Educational Resources To Move Towards a Plantd Lifestyle
Plantd covers topics on plant based health to sustainability education. Given the current climate crisis, this has been a primary source of discussion of late. Expecting individuals, communities or governments to change their behaviour without educating on why it is paramount will not lead to effective change. Based on the “know better, do better” premise,…
Swallowing Your Tears: Are You Eating Yourself Depressed?
Authors: Dr. Dean and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai Team Sherzai are a unique husband and wife duo dedicated to educating people on the simple steps to long-term health. The Sherzai’s spark change with their influential tools through their work as Directors of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program, at Loma Linda University Medical Center. This power couple have…
Why Am I So Tired? The Adrenals Response to Stress
Author: Dr Emily Elliot Do you ever feel as though your ability to deal with stress has diminished? Do you find yourself frequently feeling exhausted, emotional and just feel as though you are not coping the way you used to? Do you find that even when you rest, you don’t wake up completely refreshed? Do…
20 Plant-Based Superfoods With Recipes!
The term superfood is a bit buzzy, but what does it mean exactly? Medicine Net describe these as foods that have health-promoting properties, such as reducing one’s risk of disease or improving any aspect of health. So-called superfoods may have an unusually high content of antioxidants, vitamins, and/or other nutrients. Being the most nutrient dense foods…
Plantd Pick: Top 5 Documentaries on Health & Sustainability
Plantd Sustainability Editor People often ask how to start making conscious lifestyle changes. There is only one undeniable answer, and that is to always start with education. Educate yourself in order to clarify why you have decided to make a lifestyle transition to a more ethical and healthy lifestyle for animals, for humans and for…
Ask Dr Renae Thomas: Feeling Tired and Fatigued Eating Plant-Based?
Dr Renae Thomas, Medical Doctor Are you “doing everything right” but finding that the abundant energy you’ve seen in others eating plant-based is eluding you? Whilst of course everyone has a different background and lifestyle, and it is important to see a medical professional to rule out serious causes of fatigue first, there are a…