Isometrics: The Tool Almost Nobody Programs
I’ll start with a confession: I don’t do enough isometric exercise, and I don’t program enough of it either. It’s the kind of thing that doesn’t make it into most…
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Rising Cancer Rates in Younger Generations
There have been a few disturbing headlines recently that are worth looking into. Recent research published in The Lancet Public Health has unveiled a concerning trend: a significant increase in…
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Plant-Based Longevity: How Eating Green Keeps You Young
Forget expensive creams and risky surgeries – the secret to looking and feeling younger might be hiding in your produce aisle! It's my first post in ages, (but I haven't…
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Breaking: Exercise Makes You Happier Than Money
According to new research from Oxford and Yale, physical activity has a greater impact on your mental health than your economic status! I think this is an intuitive result (at…
Are Plant-Based Protein Powders Contaminated with Heavy Metals?
A recent Consumer Reports article caused quite a stir regarding the safety of consuming plant-based proteins. The report cites research by The Clean Label Project and ranks protein powders based on different…
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Eating You Alive Screens Nationwide April 5th!
Big news! The newest plant-based nutrition documentary is about to hit theaters nationwide, and I'm proud to say that I have a small role in it, alongside many well…
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How to Out-Exercise Your Dangerous Sitting Habit
I've been reading a lot about the impact of various lifestyle factors on mortality risk (as I usually do), and I came across a very interesting meta-analysis on whether or…
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Marcella’s Latest Research Published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology
We're always experimenting on our own bodies here at VM&F, trying to find the best strategies for achieving fit, functional bodies on a whole foods plant-based diet. I've been lucky enough…