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03/03/2026

Easter brunch is coming. Which means somebody’s about to bring a dry ham and act like we’re all excited about it.

Meanwhile, I’ll be over here with this Mixed Berry Vegan French Toast Casserole, looking like I planned my life.

It’s soft in the middle, golden on top, loaded with sweet, juicy berries, and tastes like spring decided to show up in a baking dish. You prep it ahead of time, slide it in the oven, and suddenly people think you’re organized and emotionally stable.

No eggs. No dairy. No standing at the stove flipping toast while everyone else is dressed and judging you.

Just scoop, serve, and accept compliments like it was hard.

Easter Sunday deserves better than dry toast.

03/03/2026

If you eat blueberries week after week, you get benefits like reduced artery stiffness and a boost in your natural killer cells, which are one of your body’s natural first lines of defense against viral infections and cancer. http://bit.ly/2H2BOb6

03/03/2026

🎉 Hungry for inspiration? We’ve added 200+ new whole-food, plant-based recipes to our collection! From hearty dinners to sweet treats, it’s all at your fingertips. 🍎🥦🥔

Looking for something specific? You can now search for “Recipes from Legacy Newsletters” to easily find those newly added favorites.

Check them out here: drmcdougall.com/recipes

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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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Aloe Vera juice can help thyroid function by reducing inflammation and lowering thyroid peroxidase (TPO) antibodies, which are key in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, improving TSH levels and hormone production. Aloe Vera appears to support the thyroid’s ability to produce hormones by acting as an adaptogen, normalizing TSH levels and aiding in T4-to-T3 conversion.

🗂️How Aloe Vera Helps Thyroid Function:

📑Reduces Inflammation: Aloe Vera can decrease inflammation in the thyroid gland, a root cause of autoimmune thyroid issues like Hashimoto’s.

📑Lowers Thyroid Antibodies: Studies show it significantly reduces TPO antibodies, which attack the thyroid, helping to restore normal function.

📑Supports Hormone Production: By reducing antibodies and inflammation, it helps the thyroid produce hormones more effectively, improving TSH and free T4 levels.

📑Acts as an Adaptogen: It helps regulate thyroid activity, acting like TSH (thyrotropin) to maintain hormone balance.

PMID: 29527506

‼️The information shared is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice, stop a prescription regimen or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. ❤️

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Her life was threatened by an aggressive cancer so she went vegan. Later Ruth became an elite level triathlete and continued racing into her senior years.

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Boost your health with these 8 powerful alkaline foods! From detoxing to cellular repair, these nutrient-rich choices help your body heal and regenerate naturally.