#OnThisDay 1967: Dr Christiaan Barnard completed the first successful human heart transplant in South Africa. He is lauded as a pioneer today but Barnard faced his fair share of criticism in the 1960s. | BBC Archive

The new Dietary Guidelines just dropped and they’re a mixed bag. They say they want to lower saturated fat but still promote meat and full-fat dairy—the top sources of saturated fat in the American diet. They recommend low-carb diets for people with chronic conditions. That’s outdated science and it’s dangerous. We’re glad they mention vegetarian and vegan diets, but the language is far too cautious, like it was written by the meat industry. These guidelines need to do better and now is the time

Congrats to NE-YO on adopting a plant-based diet! I saw your video wondering what to buy in the grocery store and would love to help you out. Check out the video below at Rodman's Food & Drug Store to hear some of my favorite tips for people making the transition to a plant-based diet! | Neal Barnard, MD

When making the switch to a plant-based diet, many people are concerned that they won't get enough nutrients. But in reality, 87% of Americans don't come close to eating enough vegetables, and an overwhelming 97% of us aren't getting enough fiber. More in this clip from What The Health, streaming now on Netflix. | Neal Barnard, MD