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YouTubePCRM by Dr Neal Barnard was established in 1985. ACLM (American College of Lifestyle Medicine) was established in 2004. Few people know that LM (Lifestyle Medicine) is a specialization within mainstream Western Medicine, just like cardiology and rheumatology! Today, many more physician-led plant-based organizations exist: Plant Based Health Professionals (PBHP), UK, The Plantrician Project, Forks Over Knives, T Colin Cambell Center for Nutrition Studies, Doctors For Nutrition (DFN), Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN), Esselstyn Foundation and Ornish Lifestyle Medicine.
Food Plate: All plant-based organizations agree on the basic principles of Whole Food Plant-Based, with meals centered around Whole Grains, Beans, Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs & Spices. However, some details differ. PCRM food plate is very simple! Great for getting started. ACLM food plate is also relatively simple. My favorite is The Plantrician's Plate — their food plate has the best visuals and details!
Low Fat Guideline: Most plant-based organizations advocate the Low Fat Guideline too. The best way to understand the Low Fat Guideline (10% total fat intake) is to study Dr Esselstyn and Dr Ornish.
PCRM advocates a low fat vegan diet with four main food groups: (1) Fruits, (2) Vegetables, (3) Whole Grains, and (4) Beans, with small quantities of (5) Nuts & Seeds, and (6) Herbs & Spices.
ACLM advocates Whole Food Plant-Based guidelines, with four main food groups: (1) Fruits, (2) Vegetables, (3) Whole Grains, and (4) Beans, with small quantities of Nuts & Seeds, and Herbs & Spices.
PBHP (UK) has developed a Plant-Based Eatwell Guide — a 100% plant-only version of UK's Eatwell Guide.
The Plantrician Project has developed an excellent 4-component food plate: (1) Fruits, (2) Greens & Veggies, (3) Whole Grains & Starches, and (4) Beans & Legumes, with small quantities of (5) Nuts & Seeds, and (6) Herbs & Spices. This food plate is an improvement over PCRM & ACLM food plates.
Forks Over Knives (2011) is a provocative documentary that explores the idea of using food as medicine. Following the success of the documentary, books, website and support groups have emerged that promote Forks Over Knives lifestyle.
A non-profit organization founded by Prof T Colin Campbell, a Whole Food Plant-Based luminary.
Doctors for Nutrition is an Australian health advocacy organization that promotes whole food plant-based nutrition.
Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) is a non-profit medical organization building a global community of health professionals who advocate whole food plant-based nutrition.
Esselstyn Foundation is a non-profit organization that advocates strict dietary guidelines developed by Dr Caldwell Esselstyn for optimum heart health.
Ornish Lifestyle Medicine emerged from Dr Dean Ornish's landmark studies into heart disease from 1970s to 2000s. Medicare approved Dr Ornish's Program for coverage in 2010-2011.
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