Glossary of Terms
Often, we are asked to explain the medical jargon that we inadvertently use in our podcasts and videos. We have not only embedded these wherever we speak of them, but also added them in this central place. Here, you will find medical terms, names of diseases and laboratory tests.
As we use the terms, we will add them here, therefore please keep this page handy and do visit it often to see if there is anything that has changed. Of course, if you would like to add anything else to this list, please do let us know.
Vegans are at a higher risk of stroke - study finds, but is this true?
Oxford University scientists, who tracked almost 50,000 people for about 18 years, believe that lack of vitamins in vegetarians may cause a higher risk of stroke than those that consume meat. They found that vegetarians and vegans had a 20 per cent higher risk of stroke than meat eaters. This news has spread like wildfire on […]
Milk and yogurt is good for you, or is it?
Let’s talk about milk and dairy products such as yogurt (curds). For centuries, we have known milk and other dairy products to be something that is good for humans. Decades ago, we’d not even question this “fact”. However, is this really true? Let’s think about it for a minute. What is milk? It is a nutritious […]
I read somewhere the exact opposite of what you are saying!
An honest question from a Friend: “How come another study in a Blog/Website/Facebook post, directly contradicts what you all are saying. A new “study” proving the exact opposite of your advice! Come on now. Why should I believe you”??! Our response: Let’s first understand what is going on with these so called studies. We don’t even […]
I get a headache or nausea if I don't eat!
Hunger is a strange thing. Many of us do what I do – I get “hangry”. I become irritable and unless someone (usually Jenny) points that out, I stay hangry and not do anything about it. Anyway, I digress. Let’s start with the basics so we are on the same page. Hunger pangs are signals our brains sends […]
How do i stay safe from covid-19 (AKA corona virus)?
Without getting too technical, let’s talk about what covid-19 actually is. I have always felt less anxious about something when I know more about it- so hopefully this knowledge will empower you! COVID-19 actually is an acronym- it stands for coronavirus infectious disease, 2019. A coronavirus is a family of viruses- there are several types […]
Three tips to feeling fuller
“We do not know how much we eat”. This is a factual statement. We all grossly underestimate the amount of food that enters our mouth. If you were to video record yourself for day or simply measure each morsel of food that you ate, you’d be surprised…. no shocked! So, How does one combat it? […]
Beans have poisons that can kill you! More importantly, they cause gas. Right?
I am sure you have at least heard of the latter – that beans cause gas – if not the former – that they have poisons that can kill you. So here is the truth, beans do have poisons that can give you severe stomach ache and if eaten in large quantities, can kill you too! Somehow, […]
Doctors are the worst patients!
Doctors are the worst patients! Anyone that has tried to ask a doctor they know, to help themselves know exactly what I am talking about. They know they need to do certain things, but often times, they wait till the last minute, or keep postponing the inevitable. Dr. Jenny, my wife, has been a vegetarian for as […]
Overweight? Don't blame yourself.
I am no psychologist, so if you are looking for a psychologists perspective for the blame, look elsewhere. I’m a scientist so my explanation below will be mostly science-based. I will give two very specific reasons why it is very easy to fall into the trap of self-blame. Both are not so obvious, but once I […]
Be Social and Be Healthy? (Or, how to party while staying whole food plant-based!)
We’ve already given many examples of ways to cook healthier at home, and have even discouraged eating out. But, let’s be realistic- you can’t stay in your perfect plant based home forever. Some days, you’ll want to go to a restaurant to meet friends. Other days, you’ll want to meet family at a catered function. […]