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Toni Braxton Adopts Plant-Based Diet to Manage Lupus Symptoms

Toni Braxton spoke to Prevention Magazine about managing her lupus symptoms using a plant-based diet. The singer was diagnosed in 2008. Like other celebrities managing autoimmune diseases, Braxton has found help in her plant-based diet.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that attacks healthy cell tissues, including the heart, brain, lungs, kidneys, blood cells and joints. She told Prevention, “I’m becoming plant-based. I’m in the process.” She said she has stopped eating meat but still eats fish. But I’m going fully plant-based. It’s making me feel better, so there is some truth it.” She attributes the diet to increased energy levels and good blood work. She also exercises regularly.

Read more about lupus in One Green Planet, check out managing lupus with a plant-based diet and how plant-based diets help those with lupus.

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