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.

She’s helped thousands of people lower blood sugar, lose weight, improve cholesterol, and reduce blood pressure—all through simple, strategic lifestyle changes rooted in science and compassion.

Her signature 6-week program, 5 to Thrive, distills the five key strategies her most successful clients use to create lasting change. And now, her newest program, Diabetes Rescue, is helping people say goodbye to type 2 diabetes for good. It’s a bold, plant-powered path to reversal—designed to give people the tools, support, and confidence to take back control of their health.

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


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