All Is Well Holistic Center

05/06/2026

The intake of legumes—beans, chickpeas, split peas, and lentils—may be the single most important dietary predictor of a long lifespan. Based on a study of more than 400,000 people, replacing just 3 percent of calories of animal protein with plant protein was associated with a 10 percent reduction in overall mortality risk. That comes out to be about an extra year of life.

The most comprehensive analysis of diet and cancer ever performed was published by the American Institute for Cancer Research. Sifting through some half a million studies, nine independent research teams from around the globe created a landmark scientific consensus report reviewed by 21 of the top cancer researchers in the world. One of their summary cancer-prevention recommendations is to eat whole grains and/or legumes (beans, split peas, chickpeas, or lentils) with every meal. Not every week or every day. Every meal.

In How Not to Age, I cover every possible angle for developing the optimal diet and lifestyle for the longest, healthiest lifespan based on the best available balance of evidence. How Not to Age is out now! https://see.nf/HNTABook

As always, all proceeds I receive from all of my books are donated to charity.

See the following resources on NutritionFacts.org to learn more.
“Increased Lifespan from Beans” at http://bit.ly/2q7l6OZ
“The Best Diet for Healthy Aging” at https://bit.ly/3S8Cn6L
Beans topic page at https://see.nf/44VKaLb

03/20/2026

Nature is amazing!!!

This is the Devil's Flower Mantis nymph, a striking young stage of one of the largest and most dramatic mantises on Earth. Native to East Africa, it uses bright colors and petal-like limbs to mimic flowers and scare predators. Despite its delicate look, it is a skilled ambush hunter, feeding on insects. As it grows, its camouflage becomes more elaborate, helping it survive in dry, scrubby habitats. It raises forelegs to appear larger.

03/20/2026

Happy Spring Equinox!🦋🌷🌼

A Perfect Balance Across Earth 🌍✨

Today, on March 20 at 14:46 UTC, our planet reaches a rare moment of harmony. The Sun aligns directly above Earth’s equator, creating a near-perfect balance between daylight and darkness across the globe.

For this brief moment, Earth isn’t leaning toward or away from the Sun. Instead, its tilt sits sideways—bringing almost equal hours of day and night to every corner of the world. From bustling cities to quiet coastlines, everyone experiences nearly the same share of sunlight and shadow.

🌅 The Sun rises almost exactly in the east and sets almost perfectly in the west, no matter where you are. It’s a reminder that despite our differences, we all share the same sky and the same rhythm of nature.

🌍 Seen from space, the line dividing day and night stretches nearly straight from pole to pole—something that only happens at this time of year. It’s also a turning point: the Northern Hemisphere begins its journey toward longer, warmer days, while the Southern Hemisphere slowly moves toward shorter ones.

This is the equinox—a quiet but powerful reminder of balance, change, and the beauty of Earth’s motion through space.

03/04/2026

Making meaningful change for your health does not require a total life overhaul.

It can be as simple as eating 1 cup of beans per day.

Studies show eating beans daily can help lower LDL cholesterol, improve blood sugar, support gut health, reduce inflammation, and dramatically increase fiber intake.

All from one cup.

That’s why our March challenge is 1 cup of beans per day.

How are you eating your beans? Drop your go-to in the comments. I might feature a few and try them myself this month.

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03/04/2026

For decades, Neal Barnard, MD has been transforming medicine with food—and using plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic disease.

03/02/2026

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03/02/2026

It’s Almost Here — The March 3 Blood Moon! 🌙
In the early hours of March 3, the Moon will slip completely into Earth’s shadow and glow in deep crimson red during peak totality. This rare and powerful lunar eclipse will be visible across the United States, with timing depending on your time zone.

From the West Coast before dawn to the East Coast near sunrise, skywatchers will have a chance to witness this breathtaking celestial event.

⏰ Set your alarms.
🌌 Find a clear, dark spot.
📸 Get your cameras ready.

Moments like this don’t happen often — and when they do, they remind us how incredible our universe truly is.

Who’s staying up to watch it? 👇🔥

03/02/2026

In 2016, a landmark study published out of Harvard, involving more than 100,000 men and women, found that replacing animal protein with plant protein was associated with lower risk of dying prematurely. The worst seemed to be processed meat like bacon, as well as egg protein (the egg whites), but swapping in even just 3 percent plant protein for any of the animal proteins—processed meat, unprocessed meat, chicken, fish, eggs, or dairy—was associated with a significantly lower risk of arguably the most important endpoint of all, death.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a cancer-promoting growth hormone, is boosted by animal protein intake. We suspect the IGF-1 connection is cause-and-effect, since people who are born to have higher IGF-1 levels, regardless of what they eat, appear to suffer higher rates of killers like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Those eating vegan had significantly lower IGF-1 levels and higher IGF-binding proteins than those eating vegetarian (no meat, but eggs and dairy), suggesting that the more plant-based one’s diet becomes, the lower one’s risk of fueling hormone-dependent cancer growth.

How Not to Age is out now! Borrow a copy from your local library or order one today: https://see.nf/HNTABook

Watch the videos “Animal Protein vs. Plant-Based Protein” at https://bit.ly/3EMBwnV and “How Plant-Based to Lower IGF-1?” at https://bit.ly/3ZvfSOc to learn more.

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02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year!

2026 is the year of the fire horse, which last occurred 60 years ago.

The Year of the Fire Horse is all about vitality, freedom, forward motion, strength, fresh starts, and moving in the direction of what sets your soul free.

Here’s to a year of bold moves, new beginnings, and the kind of momentum that carries you to new heights.

When you feel the nudge to focus on something new and different, this is your sign to go for it.

x
Emmanuel

01/10/2026

Countless studies have found that saturated fat leads to heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes. The “upside down” new food pyramid ignores these studies. Also, your brain needs the glucose contained in complex carbohydrates.

Last December, we were encouraged when the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee—the expert body that informs federal nutrition policy—released its recommendations for the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines.

The science-backed report called for choosing plant proteins over animal proteins, limiting saturated fat, and eating a more whole-food, plant-forward diet overall. The official guidelines, released this week, diverge from that advice.

What do you think? Will you follow the new guidelines?

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all!