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When people ask health professionals about changing their diet to be more healthful, many recommend a low-fat approach. Jaclyn Rose, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says a more holistic approach including mostly plant-based foods may be better. Rose: There’s nothing …

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If you’re an older adult, is it worth the time and effort to modify your diet to a more plant based approach? Very much yes, says Johns Hopkins dietician Jaclyn Rose. Rose: I think it is beneficial to incorporate more …

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Nadine Rosenblum, Nursing Inquiry Coordinator, and Maddie Whalen, Evidence-based Practice Coordinator, continue their discussion of the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice tools with Appendix F, the Non-Research Evidence Appraisal Tool. They walk through the process of appraising non-research evidence, including a discussion of …

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Foods labeled organic are generally more expensive than conventional foods, with meats topping the list. Jaqueline Rose, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says when buying fruits and vegetables, there are some considerations. Rose: Organic, if its accessible, may reduce some …

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If you’re trying to maximize the benefits of a plant based diet, should you also choose organic foods? Dietician Jaqueline Rose at Johns Hopkins says that ‘organic’ means something very specific. Rose: Organic is a pretty regulated term. We can’t …

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Do you need to eliminate all meats and animal products from your diet in order to improve your health? Johns Hopkins dietician Jaqueline Rose says while many people may choose to simplify matters by switching to a vegetarian or vegan …

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Can consuming the majority of your calories from plant-based sources make you healthier? Jaqueline Rose, a dietician at Johns Hopkins, says the benefits of a diet based largely in plant material are multiple. Rose: There is a significant amount of …

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