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“Everyone in the field of nutrition science stands on the shoulders of Dr. Campbell, who is one of the giants in the field.”—Dean Ornish, MD

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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

Program Overview

  • 23,000+ students
  • 100% online, learn at your own pace
  • No prerequisites
  • Continuing education credits
  • Interaction, engagement, and nonjudgmental support
  • Delicious WFPB oil-free recipes
  • Practical strategies that have worked for our community members... and can work for you
  • Weekly live Zoom interactions with other members of the community
  • Whole Food, Plant-Based Wellness Challenges
  • The guidance of our highly engaged, knowledgeable, and warm-hearted community hosts

Upcoming event 04/30/2024

Spotlight on Health Webinar – The Heart of the Matter: Nutrition is Only One Piece of the Puzzle

Sometimes we hear a story so heartwarming and inspirational that we have to retell it. The remarkable resilience of both the body and the human spirit is at the heart of this month’s Spotlight on Health. We invite you to join CNS Medical Advisory Board Chair Michael C. Hollie, MD, on Tuesday, April 30, for an enlightening conversation with cancer survivor and heart transplant recipient Dawn Mussallem, DO. Dr. Mussallem is a board-certified lifestyle medicine breast medicine specialist. She will share about her good health habits before she experienced multiple significant health issues and how these habits helped her recover. Her story is inspiring, and so are her tireless efforts to empower others through whole food, plant-based nutrition. Come hear Dr. Mussallem’s recipe for optimal physical and emotional health.

04/30/2024

Upcoming event 05/11/2024

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.

05/11/2024

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  • Attend monthly workshops led by our inspiring grant recipients
  • Learn from successful community groups around the world
  • Network with advocates for regenerative food systems
  • Obtain resource guides and other actionable tools
  • Learn how you can become part of the solution

WFPB Nutrition Fuels Faster and Stronger Half-Marathon

Meet Dr. Laurie. I started working with her around six months ago. She was 53 years young and had already adopted a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle, but she was struggling to shift her body composition. Her goal was to lose body fat while building quality lean muscle. Being a doctor, she understood the importance … Continued

Success Stories

Toxic Superfoods is Toxic Misinformation

When I see a patient with a kidney stone, I typically ask for their dietary history. Sometimes the patient only offers a non-committal response that they eat a balanced diet. But we have a saying in nephrology: “The urine does not lie.” A particularly memorable urine sample from a petite teenage boy with a painful … Continued

Nutrition Science

Lifestyle Modifications to Help You Navigate Menopause

Menopause is a natural transition and not something to be afraid of. It can be a source of stress and discomfort, but with the correct menopause diet and healthy lifestyle, you can navigate it with ease.

Nutrition Science

Plant-Based Diets Radically Reduce Food Waste

Food waste is a global concern. If we could tackle food waste reduction, might the profligacy inherent to our food production systems be less consequential?

Food Sustainability

You Are What You Eat: What Does the 2023 Stanford Twins Nutrition Study Really Show?

A four-part documentary series about the twin study, You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment, debuted on Netflix. It has drummed up quite a lot of attention. The results certainly support the adoption of a plant-based diet, but there is still something lacking in the message they are sharing.

Nutrition Science

New to an Oil-Free Diet? Here’s What You Need to Know

The amount of information published about oil can be overwhelming. Is it good for you? Is it bad for you? Is going oil free really even possible? We set the record straight with research fresh from the experts.

In The Kitchen

The Case for a Cold Turkey Approach to Animal Foods: A Selection From T. Colin Campbell’s Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

This short excerpt from Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition addresses a common question: Is it necessary to be 100 percent adherent to a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet 100 percent of the time?

Nutrition Science

How to Achieve Lasting Change Using a High-Carb WFPB Approach

I met Matt when he was 39. I still remember my first call with him. He was hoping to get fit by the time he turned 40, and he mentioned his love for running and how he couldn’t do it as much as he wanted to because of the weight he was carrying. I could … Continued

Success Stories

How Effective Are Campaigns Like Meatless Mondays or Veganuary?

Campaigns like Veganuary and Meatless Monday continue to rise, but how effective are they really?

Social Issues