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T. Colin Campbell, PhD

T. Colin Campbell has revolutionized how we think of nutrition for decades. Now—for the health of our bodies and the world’s communities, for the restoration of ecological balance—it’s time we put that knowledge into practice.

T. Colin Campbell, PhD working in a lab

Over 350 research publications, most of which are peer-reviewed

An endowed chair at Cornell University, and the lead scientist on The China Study

“The Grand Prix of epidemiology.”—New York Times

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Upcoming event 05/17/2025

The Total Health Experience: Eat, Play, Learn

The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies is excited to present its Caribbean Beach immersion program at the Gran Ventana Resort—the perfect opportunity to relax, focus on wellness, and connect with a supportive community.

05/17/2025

Upcoming event 05/17/2025

WFPB Cooking: Gluten-Free Bread Baking for Beginners

Discover the joy of baking fresh, wholesome bread that’s not only gluten-free but also oil-free and fully whole food, plant-based (WFPB). This course is designed for the home cook who wants to move beyond store-bought options and create bread that’s both nourishing and satisfying. With Chef Del Sroufe as your guide, you’ll learn how to bake using simple, natural ingredients with no gums, no oils, and no refined flour. You’ll explore the power of whole grains and plant-based binders to build structure, flavor, and texture in every loaf. Whether you’re brand new to bread baking or simply looking to expand your gluten-free skills, this hands-on class is built to support your success. You'll gain a clear understanding of gluten-free doughs, how to work with them confidently, and how to avoid common mistakes, all in real time alongside Chef Del. By the end of the session, you'll have the techniques, recipes, and inspiration to bake your own delicious, healthy bread from scratch, right at home.

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Can Organic Farming Feed the World?

In the ongoing debate between conventional and organic farming, it’s commonly believed that conventional agriculture is necessary to meet the growing global demand for food. However, decades of research from the Rodale Institute show that organic farming can not only match but often outperform conventional methods in terms of yield, sustainability, and profitability.

Food Sustainability

Is Your Child a Picky Eater? Avoid This Common Misstep

It’s a common refrain: My kids won’t eat anything! Many parents report feeling concerned, stressed, or guilty because of the struggle to feed their kids healthy foods, especially vegetables.[1] These are unsurprising, innate responses. The drive to ensure our children get enough to eat and eat a wide enough variety to meet their nutritional needs … Continued

Family & Kids

Beef Tallow for Health: A Political-Commercial Farce

Is beef tallow healthy? Setting the record straight on all the press and speculation.

Nutrition Science

When Unhealthy Is Normal: The Social Spread of Disease (Video)

In the following video, Thomas Campbell, MD, discusses how numerous unhealthy behaviors and outcomes can spread through personal networks, even as far as three degrees of separation. As you watch the video, consider the flip side. If social connections are conducive to unhealthy outcomes, why not also health? What might this signal about the potential … Continued

Disease

The Psychological Toll of Living with Preventable Disease

Although we all know on some level that the state of health in the US is not in a good place, it can be difficult to quantify exactly what that looks like. There are multiple layers of failure, and some are more immediately apparent than others. The physical challenges of living with disease are the … Continued

Social Issues

How Annice Transformed Her Life and Health with a Plant-Based Diet

I am not perfect, but I would like to be. It seems that every story about whole food, plant-based (WFPB) nutrition I read in magazines or books or hear on podcasts celebrates someone who discovered the diet and suddenly changed their lifestyle, losing an astounding amount of weight. I envy their resolve and don’t understand … Continued

Success Stories

Fish Farming and Aquatic Life

Aquatic ecosystems worldwide are facing severe challenges according to nearly every available metric. Recent reports indicate that shark and stingray populations have been halved since 1970, trends which echo earlier studies showing a 49% decline in fish populations between 1970 and 2012.[1][2] Today, nearly 90% of global marine fish stocks are fully exploited, overexploited, or … Continued

Food Sustainability

What Makes Animal Protein High Quality?

How have different proteins been measured historically, and are these measures useful when assessing the healthfulness of foods today? And, is animal protein high-quality?

Nutrition Science

Community Is an Essential Health Need

Psychologists and sociologists have long known how important a sense of belonging is for overall welfare. “[It] is a powerful, fundamental, and extremely pervasive motivation,” write the authors of an article published in Psychological Bulletin.[1] Abraham Maslow, the psychologist famous for conceptualizing the hierarchy of needs, which he published in his 1943 paper “A Theory … Continued

Social Issues