Research Plant-Based Articles - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/t/research/ Food. Science. Health. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:43:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 Assessing the Top Nutrition Trends of 2023 (Part One) https://nutritionstudies.org/assessing-the-top-nutrition-trends-of-2023-part-one/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:43:01 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51336 It’s often helpful to take a step back and look at trends. As indicators of the prevailing sentiments and interests within a society, they offer a compelling snapshot of broad cultural attitudes at a given time. Here we analyze the top 2023 nutritional trends.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> Aspartame—Friend or Foe? Here’s What the Research Says https://nutritionstudies.org/aspartame-friend-or-foe-heres-what-the-research-says/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:52:09 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51238 Aspartame is popular among people looking for a sugarless route to satisfying their sweet tooth, including people with diabetes, people on sugar-restricting diets like keto, and people who are trying to lose weight. But, is there a link between aspartame and cancer risk?

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Written by Rachel Bordoli.

]]> New Recommendations for Childhood Obesity: Are We Missing the Obvious? https://nutritionstudies.org/new-recommendations-for-childhood-obesity-are-we-missing-the-obvious/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:10:38 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50904 If the only tool you give someone is a hammer, every problem becomes a nail. In January 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines for evaluating and managing childhood obesity.[1] The public reaction has been shock and dismay because the AAP recommendations now include anti-obesity medicines for those as young as 12 and … Continued

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Written by Leigh Ettinger, MD.

]]> The Impact of Stress on Health and Disease https://nutritionstudies.org/the-impact-of-stress-on-health-and-disease/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:37:03 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50702 When of the most overlooked factors in our quest for total wellness is how stress impacts health and disease.

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Written by Frank Sabatino, DC, PhD.

]]> Alzheimer’s Disease and Women https://nutritionstudies.org/alzheimers-disease-and-women/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:53:50 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50635 Alzheimer's Disease affects almost 6 million people, and two-thirds of people with AD are women. It begs the question, why is AD more prevalent in women?

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Written by Frank Sabatino, DC, PhD.

]]> Why Breadth Is Important: A Selection from Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s The Future of Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/why-breadth-is-important/ Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:55:55 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50542 This excerpt taken from Dr. Campbell’s The Future of Nutrition (2020) explains why breadth of effect is critical when assessing health and nutrition protocols, and explores how the current reductionist medical paradigm ignores this criterion. To learn more about The Future of Nutrition, read our dedicated webpage. To learn more about reductionism and its alternative, … Continued

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Air Pollution and Industrialized Livestock https://nutritionstudies.org/air-pollution-and-industrialized-livestock/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:55:36 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=47761 For a long time, we have understood that agriculture is a major contributor to air pollution, but only recently has there been an effort to determine the relative impact of specific foods or diets.

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Written by Steven Disla.

]]> Biggest Secret: Health Is in Your Hands https://nutritionstudies.org/biggest-secret-health-is-in-your-hands/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:08:32 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=46336 "Biggest Secret: Health is in your hands" educates local communities and improves food literacy throughout Serbia with public lectures, addressing common misconceptions, myths, and doubts about health and whole food, plant-based (WFPB) nutrition.

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Written by Matija Bilješković.

]]> Can Agriculture Prevent Earth’s Sixth Mass Extinction? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-agriculture-prevent-earths-sixth-mass-extinction/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:43:15 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=46193 The effort to combat the ongoing biodiversity crisis, which has led many to conclude we are currently entering and experiencing Earth’s sixth mass extinction event. Unlike the previous five extinction events, the current one is caused by the activity of a single species—humans.

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Written by Steven Disla.

]]> Something to Chew On: How Does Animal Protein Affect Aging? (Video) https://nutritionstudies.org/something-to-chew-on-how-does-animal-protein-affect-aging-video/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:01:26 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=45701 What does the science of longevity suggest about our food choices? In the following short video, Michael Hollie, MD, discusses the effect of calorie restriction— specifically restricting calories from animal protein—on the mechanisms of aging. (To learn more about longevity, read Dr. Hollie’s article from 2022.) This evidence raises many questions about the standard American, … Continued

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]]> A Selection From T. Colin Campbell’s Newest Book: The Future of Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/a-selection-from-t-colin-campbells-newest-book-the-future-of-nutrition/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:56:46 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=45186 This excerpt, taken from Dr. Campbell’s newest book, The Future of Nutrition, explores how a reductionist paradigm limits our medical system’s approach to disease and health.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Consolidation in the Food System https://nutritionstudies.org/consolidation-in-the-food-system/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:15:56 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44839 This month a mega-merger was announced between Kroger and Albertsons that could have large ramifications for grocery shopping in American supermarkets while continuing the trend toward further consolidation.

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Written by Steven Disla.

]]> Are Humans Herbivores or Omnivores? https://nutritionstudies.org/are-humans-herbivores-or-omnivores/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:38:55 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44739 Doctors, other experts, and conventional wisdom often say that animal products are essential components of a healthy diet. This majority view implies that humans are omnivores. But what do our bodies say?

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Written by Frank Dixon.

]]> What Can We Learn From a Century-Old Study on Nutrition and Cancer? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-can-we-learn-from-a-century-old-study-on-nutrition-and-cancer/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:04:22 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44439 We have certainly learned a lot about the nutrition-cancer connection in the last century - or have we? What can we learn by taking a look at a 100-year-old study?

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> What Can We Learn From Cancer Trends, 1975–2020? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-can-we-learn-from-cancer-trends-1975-2020/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:43:34 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44441 In a previous article, “Is it Time to Quit the ‘War on Cancer’?” we introduced the background for that so-called war, reviewed the policy changes that resulted from the 1971 legislation,[1] and analyzed why it may be time to put the war metaphor aside. We also saw that the fundamental question—are we winning the war?—is … Continued

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> Which Came First: The Chicken, the Egg, or the Dystopian Nightmare? https://nutritionstudies.org/which-came-first-the-chicken-the-egg-or-the-dystopian-nightmare/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:03:25 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44110 The animal agriculture industry does not want you to know how the sausage gets made. Whenever possible, they attempt to hide their operations from the public. Some of those attempts are surprisingly brazen, their claims so obviously dubious. It’s as if they don’t expect us to do the most basic research.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> Dr. Robert Maurer on Living Longer and Healthier https://nutritionstudies.org/dr-robert-mauer-on-living-longer-and-healthier/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:39:20 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43782 Robert Maurer, PhD, is a speaker at our upcoming Sonoran Sunshine Retreat. Here is a sneak peek into his research and findings on longevity and health as we age.

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Written by Robert Maurer, PhD.

]]> The Connection Between Deadly Pandemics and Our Diets https://nutritionstudies.org/the-connection-between-deadly-pandemics-and-our-diets/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:03:53 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43524 Many experts warn that H5N1 is only a few mutations away from pandemic form. Is our diet to blame?

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Written by Frank Dixon.

]]> Live Longer, Live Better! Understanding the Research on Longevity https://nutritionstudies.org/live-longer-live-better-understanding-the-research-on-longevity/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:39:12 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43275 With modern medical intervention, many are living longer just so that they can die longer. The good news is, we already know the key to healthy longevity. Scientific research shows us how to extend our lifespan and avoid the common diseases that plague so many Americans.

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Written by Michael C. Hollie, MD.

]]> Study Finds Dairy Sugars Elevate Cancer Risk https://nutritionstudies.org/study-finds-dairy-sugars-elevate-cancer-risk/ Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:45:14 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=40488 Most experts agree that added sugars are unhealthy, but what about the natural sugars found in dairy products? Cancer researchers weigh in.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Busting Nutrition Myths: How Plant-Based Diets Are Healthy for Children & Families https://nutritionstudies.org/busting-nutrition-myths-how-plant-based-diets-are-healthy-for-children-families/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:01:32 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=38300 In the Center for Nutrition Studies’ upcoming Plant Forward Virtual Workshop Series, Dr. Shah will share her insights into how to make a whole food, plant-based diet sustainable for you and your family. Read more about her work and her most recent book, co-authored with Brenda Davis, RD. Nutrition can be a controversial topic. Doctors, … Continued

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Written by Isabel Lu.

]]> How Is Cell-Cultured Meat Changing the Future of Food? https://nutritionstudies.org/how-is-cell-cultured-meat-changing-the-future-of-food/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:00:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=35651 Here we take a look at cell-cultured meat and whether it has a place at the table within a healthy diet, including with a whole food, plant-based diet. Although science is getting closer, many consumers and scientists alike remain unconvinced.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Cooking Up Health Program Changes Lifestyles for Doctors & Patients https://nutritionstudies.org/cooking-up-health-program-changes-lifestyles-for-doctors-patients/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:05:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=34885 Cooking Up Health, a course at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University—educates medical students on lifestyle and nutrition.

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Written by Melinda Ring, MD.

]]> Race, Class, Nutrition, and COVID-19 https://nutritionstudies.org/class-nutrition-and-covid-19/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:01:28 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=34869 There is a clear nexus between income, nutrition, and the pre-existing conditions such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease which increase probabilities for COVID-19 infection

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Written by Craig Livermore, JD.

]]> What If Doctors Were Paid to Keep People Well? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-if-doctors-were-paid-to-keep-people-well/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:41:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=34335 Promoting and managing disease is big business. What if our healthcare system instead placed people over profits?

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Written by Mike McGowan, MS.

]]> 3 Missteps in the 2020-2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines https://nutritionstudies.org/3-missteps-in-the-2020-2025-usda-dietary-guidelines/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:26:48 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=34363 From added sugar to alcohol and saturated fat, the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans fails to provide the best recommendations for human and societal health.

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Written by Isabel Lu.

]]> 4 Reasons Why Superfoods Can Be Dangerous https://nutritionstudies.org/reasons-why-superfoods-can-be-dangerous/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:35:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=33941 The concept of “superfoods” is an old one, but it has become even more popular as sections of society have become more health conscious and desperate to combat chronic lifestyle-related diseases. Unfortunately, this focus on individual foods has downsides, even in the case of legitimately healthful foods.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> Food for Thought Series: Redefining Science as a Whole https://nutritionstudies.org/food-for-thought-series-redefining-science-as-a-whole/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:19:47 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=33836 Reductionism is the dominant paradigm of science today. It is time to break the chains of reductionism and free science from its profit-driven prison.

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Written by Sia Hurst.

]]> Top 10 Plant-Based News Stories and Articles of 2020 https://nutritionstudies.org/top-10-plant-based-news-stories-and-articles-of-2020/ Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:08:47 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=33739 Health was certainly at the forefront of the news in 2020, and health happens to be our forte. Here we share our best articles of 2020.

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Written by Sarah Johnson Dwyer.

]]> Healthcare vs Disease Response System – Part 2 https://nutritionstudies.org/healthcare-vs-disease-response-system-part-2/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 21:33:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=33693 The American healthcare system does not focus on establishing healthful behavior, but on responding to disease, and it relies on technology to do so. Trends in life expectancy and chronic disease incidence rates suggest that this disease response system is not very effective, despite improvements in some areas of response.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Food for Thought Series: Assessing the Truth Behind Nutrition & Health Claims https://nutritionstudies.org/food-for-thought-series-assessing-the-truth-behind-nutrition-health-claims/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:00:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=33602 The confusion surrounding health claims, and especially claims about the role of nutrition in specific diseases, like type 2 diabetes, can be overwhelming and sometimes discouraging. It often takes great personal responsibility and effort to assess the truth of competing claims. But even then—where do you begin?

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Written by Sia Hurst.

]]> Study Finds Dairy (Not Soy) Skyrockets Breast Cancer Risk https://nutritionstudies.org/study-finds-dairy-not-soy-skyrockets-breast-cancer-risk/ Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:00:30 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=32321 If you could reduce your relative risk of breast cancer by 80 percent, wouldn’t you do it? A new study claims that women who drink cows’ milk could increase their risk of developing breast cancer by up to 80 percent compared to women who drink soy milk.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Cancer Prevention and Treatment: An Expert Analysis From Dr. Campbell https://nutritionstudies.org/cancer-prevention-and-treatment-an-expert-analysis-from-dr-campbell/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:28:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=32120 Bruce Mylrea interviews Dr. T. Colin Campbell to get his thoughts on the progress and current state of cancer prevention and treatment. Read this excerpt on “Who Gets Cancer and Why.”

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Written by Bruce Mylrea.

]]> Is Saturated Fat Really That Bad? https://nutritionstudies.org/is-saturated-fat-really-that-bad/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:02:41 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=32014 Dr. Campbell responds to twelve researchers who recently published a major review on the health effects of saturated fat which is mostly found in meat, milk, and eggs.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Scientific Review Finds Strong Link Between Dairy Consumption and Asthma https://nutritionstudies.org/scientific-review-finds-strong-link-between-dairy-consumption-and-asthma/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:11:55 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31678 A recent scientific review asserts the role that a plant-based, dairy-free diet has in reducing one’s risk for asthma development and decreasing asthmatic symptoms.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Medical News: Plant-Based Diet Reverses Type 2 Diabetes in 84% of Patients, New Study Finds https://nutritionstudies.org/medical-news-plant-based-diet-reverses-type-2-diabetes-in-84-of-patients-new-study-finds/ Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:03:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30513 A new intervention called the NFI Protocol has been shown in a recent study to reverse type 2 diabetes in 84 percent of patients. The protocol is a personalized whole food, plant-based diet plan.

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Written by Klaus Mitchell.

]]> Top 10 Plant-Based News Stories and Articles of 2019 https://nutritionstudies.org/top-10-plant-based-news-stories-and-articles-of-2019/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:51:08 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=29651 A year in review, check out the top ten Center for Nutrition Studies news stories and articles in 2019.

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Written by Sarah Johnson Dwyer.

]]> Treating Kidney Disease With Plant-Based Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/treating-kidney-disease-with-plant-based-nutrition/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:48:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=29662 Dr. Thomas Campbell and his team recently published results from a case study featuring one of their patients with type 2 diabetes, hypertension and stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD), hyperphosphataemia and borderline hyperkalaemia. Read an excerpt from the published paper, “Plant-based dietary approach to stage 3 chronic kidney disease with hyperphosphataemia.”

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Results From 8-Week Whole Food, Plant-Based Study Are a Success https://nutritionstudies.org/results-from-8-week-whole-food-plant-based-study-are-a-success/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:00:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28837 Dr. Thomas Campbell and his team recently published results from their highly successful whole food, plant-based nutrition lifestyle modification program. Read an excerpt from the published paper, “Evaluation of an Eight-Week Whole-Food Plant-Based Lifestyle Modification Program.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Hullabaloo! A State of Confused Noise Surrounding Meat Consumption https://nutritionstudies.org/hullabaloo-a-state-of-confused-noise-surrounding-meat-consumption/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:36:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28799 There’s a big story making all the lead news outlets today that is the very definition of ‘fake news'. It concerns a new report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, titled “Unprocessed red meat and processed meat consumption: dietary guideline recommendations” from the NutriRECS consortium.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Fitness Over 50: 7 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Women Stay Active https://nutritionstudies.org/fitness-over-50-7-ways-a-plant-based-diet-can-help-women-stay-active/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:04:00 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28616 Women over 50 often experience a decline in physical activity. Here are seven ways a whole food, plant-based diet can help older women overcome obstacles to fitness.

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Written by Debbie Ingram.

]]> Soy vs Skim: How the Dairy Industry Twists Results To Market Milk https://nutritionstudies.org/soy-vs-skim-how-the-dairy-industry-twists-results-to-market-milk/ Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:06:03 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28520 We reviewed two studies which compared the effects of whey protein to soy milk and found that the dairy industry is using short-term conclusions to promote long-term health habits.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Can a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet Help Lupus? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet-help-lupus/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:48:40 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28529 Reports show that fasting and plant-food diets can improve symptoms of autoimmune conditions, but TrueNorth wants to get more specific.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> Soy Myths vs Facts: Is Soy Healthy or Not? https://nutritionstudies.org/soy-myths-vs-facts-is-soy-healthy-or-not/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:12:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28487 Is soy dangerous or beneficial? Many people are still uncertain whether this plant-based protein has benefits or is a threat to long-term health. The confusion has given rise to numerous conflicting reports about how soy affects the body.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Gastroenterologist Busts Link Between Fermented Dairy and Gut Health https://nutritionstudies.org/gastroenterologist-busts-link-between-fermented-dairy-and-gut-health/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:01:27 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28404 Is there any benefit to your microbiome by eating probiotics or fermented foods? Products like yogurt and cheese are pushed by the dairy industry as being helpful, but are they more harmful than good?

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Dairy-Funded Study Claims Yogurt Fights Inflammation https://nutritionstudies.org/dairy-funded-study-claims-yogurt-fights-inflammation/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 17:16:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28288 Behind the headlines: There may be a connection between fermented foods and lowering inflammation. Of course, dairy yogurt is not the only fermented food.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> My Type 2 Diabetic Patients Transformed Their Health Through Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/my-type-2-diabetic-patients-transformed-their-health-through-diet/ Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:58:40 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27905 A whole food, plant-based diet is being tested at a National Institute in Europe. Patients have clinically reversed their type 2 diabetes in just weeks.

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Written by Janka Lejavova, MD.

]]> The Blood Type Diet: Science or Fiction? https://nutritionstudies.org/the-blood-type-diet-science-or-fiction/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:02:30 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27778 If you have been interested in nutrition for some time, you will likely have come across the blood type diet. The idea behind it is that those with certain blood types gain better health outcomes on specific diets; it was popularized in 1996 by Dr. Peter D’Adamo’s bestselling book, Eat Right 4 Your Type. While … Continued

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Written by Matthew Nagra, ND.

]]> Unpacking the Science of Lectins – Are They Good or Bad? https://nutritionstudies.org/unpacking-the-science-of-lectins-are-they-good-or-bad/ Fri, 17 May 2019 20:32:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27549 Discussions in the continuing debate over dietary lectins often lack details regarding what these proteins are and how they work. Taking a closer look at lectins will shed some light on what purpose they serve in the human body.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Dairy Industry Creates ‘Calcium Crisis’ To Sell Cow’s Milk https://nutritionstudies.org/dairy-industry-creates-calcium-crisis-to-sell-cows-milk/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:38:38 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26989 Optimum health is achieved through a varied diet that includes a plethora of foods; not by relying on a single source (ie dairy) that can also make us chronically ill.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> What Are Lectins? A Look at This Controversial Protein https://nutritionstudies.org/what-are-lectins-a-look-at-this-controversial-protein/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:57:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26975 Lectins are all the rage—or are they? Brought to the public’s attention by Dr. Gundry’s book, The Plant Paradox, and subsequently demonized by dieters and promoters of lectin-free health regimens, lectins represent the latest point of contention in the ongoing healthy food debate.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> A Game-Changing Solution to One of the Most Devastating Diseases of the Brain: Stroke https://nutritionstudies.org/a-game-changing-solution-to-one-of-the-most-devastating-diseases-of-the-brain-stroke/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:24:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26954 Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the U.S. Research participants with the highest adherence to a whole food, plant-based pattern were able to reduce their risk of stroke by as much as 30 percent.

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Written by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD.

]]> 7 Anti-Aging Hacks for a Longer and Healthier Life https://nutritionstudies.org/7-anti-aging-hacks-for-a-longer-and-healthier-life/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:09:52 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26295 Slow the hands of time and age with more grace, energy and vitality with 248 strategies that encompass diet, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle. In this book excerpt, Asp shares 8 of her favorite lifestyle hacks.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Medical News: National Institute Integrates Plant-Based Diet to Treat Type 2 Diabetes https://nutritionstudies.org/medical-news-national-institute-integrates-plant-based-diet-to-treat-type-2-diabetes/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:55:23 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26056 A new eating plan - the Natural Food Interaction Diet - is having a profound effect on type 2 diabetes as a large clinical trial is underway at the National Institute of Diabetes and Endocrinology in Slovakia.

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Written by Klaus Mitchell.

]]> Top 10 Plant-Based News Stories and Articles of 2018 https://nutritionstudies.org/top-10-plant-based-news-stories-and-articles-of-2018/ Fri, 04 Jan 2019 21:58:28 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=25377 A year in review, check out the top ten Center for Nutrition Studies news stories and articles in 2018.

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Written by Sarah Johnson Dwyer.

]]> Why Vegetable Mineral Broth Is Healthier Than Bone Broth https://nutritionstudies.org/why-vegetable-mineral-broth-is-healthier-than-bone-broth/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:26:05 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24422 The bone broth fad has gained quite a bit of attention, but is it truly healthy? Vegetable mineral broth has healthy nutrients and even better ingredients, all from plants.

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Written by Marlene Watson-Tara.

]]> Iron Deficiency Anemia – Causes, Diets, & Treatments https://nutritionstudies.org/iron-deficiency-anemia-causes-diets-treatments/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:59:36 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24166 What is iron deficiency and what causes anemia? Learn about treatment options and potential side effects of iron replacement therapy.

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

]]> 9 Things You Need to Know About Food and Climate Change https://nutritionstudies.org/9-things-you-need-to-know-about-food-and-climate-change/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:27:30 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=23947 Did you know that livestock production has a larger impact on climate change than all transportation impacts combined? Our food choices can significantly reduce greenhouse gas impacts.

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Written by PlantPure Communities.

]]> The Myth of Alkalizing Your Body https://nutritionstudies.org/the-myth-of-alkalizing-your-body/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:18:20 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=23423 Should you alkalize your body or eat more alkaline foods for better health? What does ‘alkalizing your body’ even mean?

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Written by Robyn Chuter, ND.

]]> Food or Medicine? Preventing & Treating Breast & Prostate Cancer https://nutritionstudies.org/food-or-medicine-preventing-treating-breast-prostate-cancer/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:02:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=23445 Why turn to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to fight cancer when food is cancer’s enemy? Shouldn’t we implement diet and lifestyle changes along with medical interventions when facing cancer?

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

]]> Dr. T. Colin Campbell Responds to Reports on Cornell Scientist Brian Wansink https://nutritionstudies.org/dr-t-colin-campbell-responds-to-reports-on-cornell-scientist-brian-wansink/ Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:52:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=23469 Dr. T. Colin Campbell responds to The New York Times and The Atlantic regarding nutrition research and Cornell Professor Brian Wansink’s academic misconduct.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Plant-Based Nutrition and Stroke Risk https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-nutrition-and-stroke-risk/ Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:41:24 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=23320 The purpose of this review is to briefly examine selected evidence suggestive of nutrition, particularly plant-based nutrition, being a determinant of stroke incidence and mortality.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Drinking Bone Broth – Is it Beneficial or Just a Fad? https://nutritionstudies.org/drinking-bone-broth-is-it-beneficial-or-just-a-fad/ Fri, 31 Aug 2018 19:28:27 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=23028 Have you heard about drinking bone broth for health? Are there any advantages or concerns? Learn what the scientific research says about bone broth.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> Is Fish Part of a Healthy Diet? https://nutritionstudies.org/fish-part-healthy-diet/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:00:54 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=20149 Many healthy diets around the world contain fish, but are they the reason why the diets are healthy? Are there any adverse health effects of eating fish that you should worry about?

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

]]> Center for Nutrition Studies Donates $1.5 Million to Highland Hospital for New Nutrition Research Program https://nutritionstudies.org/center-nutrition-studies-donates-1-5-million-highland-hospital-new-nutrition-research-program/ Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:19:19 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19679 Drs. Thomas and Erin Campbell will use donation to research impact of nutrition on patients with serious diseases, including advanced breast cancer.

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Written by Highland Hospital.

]]> Is Sugary Fruit Healthy? https://nutritionstudies.org/sugary-fruit-healthy/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:26:30 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19233 Most of the calories in fruit come from carbohydrates—specifically sugar. Should we eat fruit, be cautious, or avoid it?

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> 6 Papers Redefining the Sciences of Nutrition, Cancer and Healthcare https://nutritionstudies.org/6-papers-redefining-sciences-nutrition-cancer-healthcare/ Thu, 04 Jan 2018 21:11:15 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=18921 Dr. Campbell announces his recently published papers on why the healthcare industry is not advancing like it should and how trillions of dollars and million of lives could be saved.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> A Hidden BBC Agenda? Dr. Yeo Gives Answers https://nutritionstudies.org/hidden-british-broadcasting-corporation-bbc-agenda-dr-yeo-gives-answers/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 22:16:11 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=18844 BBC’s Horizon program is receiving push back from the public for the misrepresentation of science surrounding a plant-based diet.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Nitric Oxide & Dietary Nitrate: Another Reason to Eat Your Vegetables https://nutritionstudies.org/nitric-oxide-dietary-nitrate-another-reason-eat-vegetables/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:57:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=18779 Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most important molecules in the body. To optimize NO levels and overall health, the consumption of a high vegetable diet can be recommended.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> The PURE Study’s Conclusions on Fats and Carbs Are Misleading https://nutritionstudies.org/pure-studys-conclusions-fats-carbs-misleading/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:30:17 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=18403 The PURE Study sent shockwaves through the nutrition world, but when media headlines appear too good (or too bad) to be true, they often are.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> Are Vegetarian Diets Linked to Depression in Men? https://nutritionstudies.org/vegetarian-diets-linked-depression-men/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:13:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17866 Should men eating a plant-based diet be concerned about increasing their risk of depression? A postnatal questionnaire takes a look at men’s diets and draws conclusions.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> The Quality of Your Plant-Based Diet Matters for Heart Disease Risk https://nutritionstudies.org/quality-plant-based-diet-matters-heart-disease-risk/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:58:43 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17072/ Study shows patients with a history of cardiac events or a high risk for cardiovascular disease have a stronger recommendation for the more strict plant-based diet.

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Written by Shannon Aymes, MD.

]]> The Link Between Nutrition and Cancer Is Not New, Just Ignored https://nutritionstudies.org/link-between-nutrition-and-cancer-is-not-new-just-ignored/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:10:17 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14462 A tortured understanding of nutrition and cancer has created a money-making medical machine that will break our bank, ruin the environment and leave many without adequate healthcare.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Your Credibility Is Tarnished Part 2 https://nutritionstudies.org/british-broadcasting-corporation-bbc-credibility-tarnished-part-2/ Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:11:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13692 Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., MD and patients were interviewed by the BBC. He responds to the surprising, disappointing "Clean Eating-The Dirty Truth” program.

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Written by Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., MD.

]]> British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Your Credibility Is Tarnished https://nutritionstudies.org/british-broadcasting-corporation-bbc-your-credibility-is-tarnished/ Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:45:41 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13671 Dr. Giles Yeo interviewed me for the BBC. It is now abundantly clear that Yeo and the BBC intended to disparage the notion that food matters for our health.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Top 10 Plant-Based Research and News Stories of 2016 https://nutritionstudies.org/top-10-plant-based-research-and-news-stories-2016/ Fri, 23 Dec 2016 15:51:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13572 The whole food, plant-based diet continues to gain popularity as public figures and science promote the favorable consequences of this healthful lifestyle.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> History of the Term ‘Whole Food, Plant-Based’ https://nutritionstudies.org/history-of-the-term-whole-food-plant-based/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:52:36 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13495 Dr. Campbell created the term ‘whole food, plant-based’ to distinguish it from vegetarian diets that include processed, high fat foods & often supplements.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Alcohol: 16 Reasons to Rethink Your Drink https://nutritionstudies.org/alcohol-16-reasons-to-rethink-your-drink/ Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:10:47 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13124 Light, moderate or high risk drinking? Research indicates there may be hazards associated with increased levels of alcohol consumption.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Precision Medicine Initiative: Wealth For a Few & Poor Health For Many? https://nutritionstudies.org/precision-medicine-initiative-wealth-poor-health-many/ Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:41:15 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13222 The new PMI is very similar to the experimental design of Dr. Campbell’s 1980’s NIH proposal. Unlike PMI, its emphasis was on nutrition not on pharmaceuticals.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Nutrition, Politics, and the Destruction of Scientific Integrity https://nutritionstudies.org/nutrition-politics-and-destruction-of-scientific-integrity/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 17:33:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13076 Discussing and debating the underlying science of food can be as personal, contentious and flagrantly irrational as politics or religion.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Animal Protein Linked to Death https://nutritionstudies.org/animal-protein-linked-to-death/ Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:00:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12969 Significant findings reported in a JAMA Internal Medicine article Association of Animal and Plant Protein Intake With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Study Reveals Rapid Change for Kids With Type 1 Diabetes https://nutritionstudies.org/study-reveals-rapid-change-for-kids-with-type-1-diabetes/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:10:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12775 Findings are the opposite of what so many diabetics, particularly with type 1 diabetes, are taught about diet.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Selling Fat: The Recipe for A Low-Carb Diet Book https://nutritionstudies.org/selling-fat-recipe-low-carb-diet-book/ Tue, 03 May 2016 16:38:40 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12728 Dr. Tom Campbell explores the most recent wave of popular nutrition information claiming a high-fat diet is the key to weight loss.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Top 10 Plant-Based Research and News Stories of 2015 https://nutritionstudies.org/top-10-plant-based-research-and-news-stories-of-2015/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:57:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12283 Although whole food, plant based nutrition is not exactly the “new normal” yet, 2015 showed signs of trending popularity as well as scientific research.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Alzheimer’s: Drugs & Money Remembered, Food Forgotten https://nutritionstudies.org/alzheimers-drugs-money-remembered-food-forgotten/ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 14:21:36 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12075 T. Colin Campbell reflects on a country music icon and this rapidly emerging, tragic epidemic.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Questioning the Ethics & Science of a Pure Vegan Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/questioning-the-ethics-science-of-a-pure-vegan-diet/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:20:29 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11943 Research shows that a pure whole food plant-based diet may be ideal, but perfection may not always be the ultimate goal.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> The Ultimate Food Fight Between Science and Technology https://nutritionstudies.org/the-ultimate-food-fight-between-science-and-technology/ Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:24:18 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11859 The push for GMOs and the lack of research on a plant-based diet have something in common. And science—real science—can show what it is.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Commentary on Dr. John Kelly’s book – Stop Feeding Your Cancer https://nutritionstudies.org/controlling-cancer-isnt-it-time-to-try-something-new/ Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:57:35 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11603 It is no surprise that many medical professionals are reluctant to entertain the idea of actually testing the impact of a whole food, plant-based diet on volunteer cancer patients.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Cancer: Is It Just Bad Luck or Failed Research? https://nutritionstudies.org/cancer-is-it-just-bad-luck-or-failed-research/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:37:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11594 The consequences of the mutation theory of cancer are deadly. Wrongly assuming that cancer is primarily a product of genetic mutations implies that cancer progression, once started, is unstoppable.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> China Project History Part 1: A Personal Story https://nutritionstudies.org/china-project-history-part-1-a-personal-story/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:52:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11576 Take a behind the scenes peek at the research project that lead to The China Study.

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Written by Martin Root, PhD.

]]> Dr. Campbell’s Recommendations for Dietary Guidelines https://nutritionstudies.org/2015-dietary-guidelines-commentary/ Mon, 04 May 2015 20:24:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11092 Submitted to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on April 30, 2015. In 1980, the first report by the Dietary Guidelines (DG) Advisory Committee was authored … Continued

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s Reflections on Cancer Study https://nutritionstudies.org/dr-t-colin-campbells-reflections-cancer-study/ Mon, 09 Feb 2015 16:36:31 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10581 The following video is a highlight from our live Campbell’s Office Hours, webinars that we provide for current and past students. In this January 15th webinar clip, Dr. T. Colin Campbell shares his analysis on a recent research study released by scientists at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The paper found that the majority … Continued

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> The 4 Keys to Strong Bones (Interview) https://nutritionstudies.org/4-keys-to-strong-bones/ Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:37:18 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10062 Why did you write a book on bone health?
Osteoporosis is a serious problem. One woman in six will fracture a hip during her lifetime, that’s a really high risk. A fairly large number of men will also suffer a hip fracture and once someone does, it's very common that their overall quality of life will decline. Sometimes it puts them on a much faster path to their eventual demise.

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Written by Amy Lanou, PhD.

]]> 12 Frightening Facts About Milk https://nutritionstudies.org/12-frightening-facts-milk/ Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:01:37 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10000 A large observational cohort study[1] in Sweden found that women consuming more than 3 glasses of milk a day had almost twice the mortality over 20 years compared to those women consuming less than one glass a day.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Are Smoothies Good or Bad? https://nutritionstudies.org/are-smoothies-good-or-bad/ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 14:48:10 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9629 In medical school, when time was shorter than short and I lived alone, I would periodically get concerned that I wasn’t eating enough leafy greens, because I wasn’t.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Musings About Science https://nutritionstudies.org/musings-about-science/ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:27:00 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9576 Science, according to an abbreviated definition of the Oxford dictionary, is the activity of observing the natural world, through systematic study and experimentation.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> A Goal of (Profitable) Mediocrity in the Fight Against Heart Disease: The APOC3 Mutation Story. https://nutritionstudies.org/goal-profitable-mediocrity-fight-heart-disease-apoc3-mutation-story/ Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:23:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9427 On June 19th, an article in the New York Times titled, “In Single Gene, a Path to Fight Heart Attacks,” …

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> How Do You Like These Apples? https://nutritionstudies.org/how-do-you-like-these-apples/ Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:15:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=8813 I am writing in response to George Johnson’s article in the New York Times An Apple a Day, and Other Myths dated 4/21/14. With this title, I am imagining that the New York Times is proposing to be our myth buster.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> A Fallacious, Faulty and Foolish Discussion About Saturated Fat https://nutritionstudies.org/fallacious-faulty-foolish-discussion-about-saturated-fat/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:26:19 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=8757 The New York Times has done it again, reporting on a summary of studies on the associations of various dietary and clinical risk factors with heart disease in a way that creates, in my opinion, more confusion than clarity.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> The Mystique of Protein and Its Implications https://nutritionstudies.org/mystique-of-protein-implications/ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:27:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7954 There are three macronutrients in food: carbohydrates, fat and protein, ‘macro’ in the sense that they comprise almost all of the weight and calories of food. Vitamins and minerals are the micronutrients.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

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