Great Advice From Dr Micheal Greger.

Bits and pieces that may help.

" The best way to minimize your exposure to industrial toxins may be to eat as low as possible on the food chain, a plant-based diet. "

" Popeye was right about spinach; dark green, leafy vegetables are the healthiest food on the planet. As whole foods go, they offer the most nutrition per calorie. "

" Studies on cherries, raspberries and strawberries suggest that most of their nutrition is retained when they are frozen, so it's a good idea to keep some in the freezer. "

" For women, just eating two handful of nuts per week may extend their lives as much as by jogging four hours a week. "

" Physical activity is considered a promising preventive measure against breast cancer - not only because it helps with weight control but because exercise tends to lower circulating estrogen levels. "

" Ounce for ounce, herbs and spices have more antioxidants than any other food group. "

" The benefits of a healthier diet are far-reaching because they also equate to fewer animals being bred into inhumane factory farm conditions and fewer greenhouse gas emissions. "

" A plant-based diet is a one-stop shop against chronic diseases. "

" After following more than 60 000 people for more than a dozen years, University of Oxford researchers found those who consume a plant-based diet were less likely to develop all forms of cancer combined. "

All quotes from Dr Micheal Greger

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