Eat to Heal

Rotten eggs. It's not just their smell that's bothersome

"Why aren't eggs a healthy breakfast option?" -- asked by many people

Eggs. Not all they're cracked up to be.

Cracked egg

The widespread misinformation about eggs has become accepted as truth. And unfortunately, too many people are suffering because of it.

Yes. Eggs have become a popular source of protein. But relying on protein from eggs increases your risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and liver disease. 
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How Do You Get Protein If You Don't Eat Meat?


I get this question more times than I can count. 

We have been hood-winked into believing that we need to eat animal protein for good health. We are obsessed with thoughts about getting enough protein. 

STOP THAT! Nothing could be further from the truth. 

Eating meat is NOT necessary for good health. People all over the world thrive on meatless diets. In fact, vegans and vegetarians, people who DON'T eat meat, live longer and better than people who do eat it.

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This blog is dedicated to Irl Flanagan, who was my friend and grammar mentor. Over the last 20 or so years, he spent countless hours editing my manuscripts and teaching me the intricacies of sentence structure and the true meaning and the proper usage of words. 

Irl died 4 months before his 100th birthday.

Meet Peggy

 
Peggy Kraus is an exercise physiologist and diabetes care and education specialist. Her clients say her superpower is helping people reverse type 2 diabetes—but the impact of her work goes far beyond that.

With almost 30 years in cardiac rehab, Peggy has seen firsthand how the American diet has taken a toll on so many lives, leading to chronic disease and unnecessary suffering. She knows health isn't just about managing symptoms—it’s about reversing disease when possible, feeling strong and energized, and thriving.

Over the years, she’s helped thousands of people lower blood sugar, lose weight, improve cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure—all with simple, strategic lifestyle changes. Her 6-week program, 5 to Thrive, is built on five key strategies that her most successful students have used to create lasting health transformations.

Her upcoming program, Diabetes Rescue, is a type 2 diabetes reversal program designed to give people the tools to take back control of their health and make lasting changes—so they can say goodbye to diabetes for good and reclaim the vibrant life they deserve.

Her plant-based approach is powerful. And so are the results her clients achieve.


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