It shouldn’t be a secret that fiber is one of the most important nutrients to the human diet for general health, optimized digestion, energy, and longevity, to name a few. Luckily, following a plant-based diet makes it easy to meet and exceed your fiber goals. We sat...
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good Embarking on a dairy-free journey—whether motivated by dietary preferences, health, or ethical reasons—can feel like navigating a minefield during a snowstorm... blindfolded. While the...
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good You may have heard people talking about phthalates, especially related to microplastics. While phthalates are concerning for human health, there are fortunately...
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good When people consider removing animal products from their diet, protein is often a big concern. This is heightened in athletes, who generally have greater protein...
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good Dairy products can be a convenient option that provide energy and nutrients to children’s diets. For picky eaters, removing a reliable source of nutrition can be...
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Alexa Martinelli, DMD We always talk about the health consequences of consuming dairy, and of course the benefits of switching to plant-based options. We are looking at another aspect of our overall health that is not as...
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good Let's be brutally honest—most people don't see zoonotic illnesses, which are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans, as a real and immediate threat. They're more like...
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good Regardless of your gender, you probably have heard consuming soy may be harmful to your hormones. Men worry that it may cause them to develop breasts, known as...
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good Charcuterie boards have taken the culinary world by storm, and it's easy to see why. Whether you’re entertaining or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these trendy, artfully arranged...
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, Director of Education at Switch4Good The prices of groceries have sky-rocketed recently. You might walk out of the store having spent a small fortune, then suddenly two days later you have nothing left to cook...
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes By Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, Director of Education at Switch4Good Despite what social media influencers tell you, the way your body responds to foods can vary widely, especially around sugar and carbohydrates. It’s true that...
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes By Justin Long, Writer at Switch4Good In the complex ecosystem of the human body, a remarkable garden of microbes that resides in our intestines reigns supreme as a critical player in maintaining our health – the microbiome....
