Andrew Beauchesne, MD

What Is Inflammation? Inflammation is a protective response of the body to clear infections, repair tissues, and heal itself after injury. Signs of inflammation include redness and warmth from increased blood flow; swelling from increased blood vessel permeability; pain; and loss of function. A common example of inflammation occurs after spraining an ankle. When injured, […]

What Is Arthritis? Arthritis refers to painful inflammation of joints. There are many types of arthritis: some acute and fleeting with no long-term consequences, some chronic and causing decades of crippling pain and immobility. Below is a discussion of three common types of arthritis and how diet may play a role in the disease process. […]

In the United States, dietary factors are the most important risk factors for disease, yet medical schools fail to provide adequate nutrition education. As a consequence, medical students graduate without the knowledge base or skills needed to address nutrition-related concerns in clinical practice. In my experience, most medical students either vastly underestimate the health-promoting potential […]

A tasty Lentil Bolognese is a must for your recipe arsenal, and this one passes the test for a busy student—or anyone in a hurry or on a budget. Made in a pressure cooker, this Lentil Bolognese is a quick and healthy spin on a traditionally meat-based sauce.

Have you asked your doctor questions about nutrition and diet? Did your doctor discuss with you the importance of good nutrition? Probably not. Most doctors don’t have the training or education to effectively discuss nutrition with their patients. To bridge this education gap, The Plantrician Project has stepped in to equip doctors and health professionals to […]

Sometimes it feels like my generation grew up on takeout, delivery, and convenience foods, and as a result, never gained kitchen skills. I am no different. At the start of my plant-based journey, I spent months eating just roasted sweet potatoes for dinner because I didn’t have the patience or skill to cook something more […]

There are many reasons why college is the best time to go vegan, but finding healthy, plant-based fare in a typical dining hall is its own matter. I transitioned to a whole food, plant-based diet during my third year of college and, after a few semesters of practice, I found ways to get the most […]