Kaiser Permanente knew and they are doing something about it! They are the nation’s largest managed care organization with 17,000 physicians serving over 9 million people. What are they doing? They are recommending a plant-based diet* to all their patients, especially those with high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or obesity.
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*Physicians looking for cost-effective interventions to improve health outcomes are becoming more involved in helping their patients adopt healthier lifestyles. Healthy eating may be best achieved with a plant-based diet which Kaiser Permanente defines as a regimen that encourages whole, plant-based foods and discourages meats, dairy products, and eggs as well as all refined and processed foods. For the Kaiser Permanente guide for patients go to