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Doctors Propose Novel Solution to Boost America’s Intake of Health-Promoting Foods: Turn the Reflecting Pool into a Vegetable Garden

WASHINGTON—In response to the just-released meat-heavy Senate Farm Bill, the Physicians Committee is proposing a bold plan for better health: Convert the Reflecting Pool into a vegetable garden. "The ...
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Urging NIH Investment in Nonanimal Research Training and Education

The Physicians Committee recently made recommendations to two National Institutes of Health (NIH) advisory councils, advocating for stronger support for education and training in nonanimal methods.
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Court Case Would Bring Vegan Meals to College Students in Peru

LIMA, Peru—The Sixth Constitutional Court of Lima recently ordered the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, a large public research university in Peru’s capital city, to conduct a census of vegan ...
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“Healthy” Foods Are Fooling Us: How An FFL Instructor Is Fighting Back

Lyn Grady is a Food For Life instructor with the Physicians Committee who is helping people understand food as medicine, one class at a time. In this episode of The Exam Room Podcast, Lyn joins Chuck ...
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Summer Immersion Program Prepares Scientists for Shift Toward Human-Based Research Methods

BALTIMORE, Md.—As human-based technologies become more widely used in research and testing, a training initiative aims to prepare scientists for a rapidly changing research landscape. Last week’s ...
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Weight Loss After Menopause: This Type of Protein Helps | Dr. Neal Barnard

This episode of The Exam Room™ Podcast is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals ...
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FUEL YOUR GAME - Eat Like a Champion

Join Food for Life Instructor, Sharon Mills-Pinckney in this interactive online class for parents and children. In this class you will learn how to help your child build healthy habits and make ...
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Food as Medicine Oregon

UC-VEG is a community-based organization providing practical strategies to enhance personal health on all levels through its food as medicine and lifestyle medicine programs. Contributing towards a ...
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery Healing Center

Scholastica House Healing Center at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery was started on Feb. 1 2025. It is a place for healing in mind, body and spirt. We have cooked and served plant-based meals for our ...
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New Survey: One in Five U.S. Adults Unaware of Link Between Diet and Blood Cholesterol Levels

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On the heels of updated cholesterol management guidance that recommends earlier screening and establishes target goals for LDL “bad” cholesterol based on an individual’s risk factors ...
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Black Bean and Corn Salad With Lime

Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl. Add additional lime juice, cilantro, salt, or pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN

Xavier is a plant-based registered dietitian passionate about making nutrition education engaging and accessible. He bridges the science with practical guidance, helping people translate ...