Chris Manderino

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Upcoming event 01/14/2025

Unlocking Wellness: Exploring the Many Dimensions of Health

Join Dr. Michael Hollie on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, for a lively and inspiring conversation with Dr. Laurie Marbas. Dr. Marbas is a military veteran and board-certified lifestyle and family medicine physician. Her expertise is in health, nutrition, and wellness. The two will discuss numerous lifestyle factors that influence health: whole food, plant-based nutrition, exercise, sleep, weight management, and more. Whether you are new to the whole food, plant-based lifestyle or more experienced, you will gain practical takeaways for your plant-based journey.

01/14/2025

Upcoming event 03/15/2025

Planetary Stewards Program in the Dominican Republic

The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies is excited to partner with The Raices Institute and Global Roots to host an 8-day immersion program in the Dominican Republic to realize the potential between the food we eat, our environment, and our communities. Join us for an upcoming program in the mountains of the Dominican Republic, March 15-22, 2025.

03/15/2025

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

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Chris Manderino is a former pro football player turned holistic wellness champion. Manderino co-founded LYFE Fuel, a plant-based nutrition company that seeks to fill the nutritional gaps in the diet through products that contribute to optimal health and wellness.

Former NFL Football Player Goes Plant-Based

November 28, 2016 Updated January 4th, 2019

It wasn’t until after my career as a professional football player, that I truly began to understand the impact of diet on health, performance, and life.

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