The West Side Challenge
Three of the leading causes of death among Latinos and African-Americans are Type II Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer. All three of these diseases can be prevented, and sometimes even eliminated by a whole-foods, plant-based diet.
Eliminate Type II Diabetes
In 2010, Wolecia Konrad from the New York Times reported that that individuals can spend up to $6,000 a year managing their diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes costs the United States $245 billioin dollars each year.
Type II Diabetes can lead to even more health complications including blindness, kidney disease, and amputations.
Is this how you want to spend your money? Is this how you want to spend your life? To find out how a whole-foods, plant-based diet is the best way to prevent and treat Type II Diabetes click here.
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
How does a whole foods, plant-based diet reduce your risk of heart disease?

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Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietics: It lowers cholesterol due to lower meat consumption.
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The Lifestyle Heart Trial: It can reverse atherosclerosis (the building up of plaque in your arteries).
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Japan Study: It helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure.
