Inflammation is not only a marker of cardiovascular disease; it is also the cause of severe pain in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, which affects millions of people across the globe and causes swollen, painful joints that can lose their functioning ability. Although research suggests that genetics have an important...

We are very excited to offer this coming Valentine's Day vegan menu with guest chef, Richa Hingle (aka Vegan Richa).  Chef Richa is an author of several vegan cookbooks, prolific vegan recipe and food blogger and a vegan chef.    

The high fiber and nutrient content of vegan and vegetarian diets includes a long list of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals. This means that these plant-based diets are very strongly associated with a very wide range of health benefits. A healthy and varied vegan diet is typically lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, too. The combination...