“We’ve all seen chicken portrayed as the low-fat, heart-healthy alternative to red meat for years, but it no longer adds up. You might want to lean away from eating birds and lean toward more plant-based options of protein like black beans, lentils, tofu, chickpeas and whole grains.”

Kathy  Freston  ( is an American  self-help  author of vegan  books and contributor to The Huffington Post).