Nelson Huber-Disla is a staff writer for the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. He lives in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, where he writes for non-profits, local government, and—always—his own pleasure. Additionally, he is the founder and owner of Pasquotank Pen, a content and copywriting studio that consults with businesses across the country.

Do We Need Animal Foods to Meet Global Protein Requirements?
Do We Need Animal Foods to Meet Global Protein Requirements?

We have a bad habit of persistently conflating protein with animal foods. It’s on the restaurant menus. When it’s not at the forefront of our thoughts, it’s in the back of our minds. The idea is so deeply entrenched that one of the first questions a non-meat-eater must confront from friends and family is, inevitably, … Continued


Is Organic Meat a Healthy Option?
Is Organic Meat a Healthy Option?

Grass-fed bed is more popular than ever before as consumers look for “healthier” and “cleaner” meat options. But is organic meat really a “cleaner” option?


How Common is Protein Deficiency?
How Common is Protein Deficiency?

We are a people preoccupied with protein. We have been ever since we discovered the nutrient in the mid-19th century. You might have heard that protein comes from the Greek proteios, meaning “of prime importance.”[1] And it is important—we cannot live without it. But judging by the level of attention granted to protein—in the mind … Continued


Why Are We Living Shorter Lives?
Why Are We Living Shorter Lives?

Changes in life expectancy can help us assess our collective health history. And there are a few lessons we can glean from the long-term trends.


Can Plant-Based Nutrition Help You Sleep Better?
Can Plant-Based Nutrition Help You Sleep Better?

Poor sleep (either insufficient duration of sleep or low-quality sleep) is associated with a weakened immune system, Alzheimer’s, disrupted blood sugar levels, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric conditions, and more.


Colorectal Cancer Trends & The Role of Nutrition
Colorectal Cancer Trends & The Role of Nutrition

In the greater context of the “war on cancer,” colorectal cancer seems a clear success. Compared to other cancer sites, incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer have improved tremendously. And there’s a chance that we would know much less about this disease, including how to prevent and treat it, if not for the concerted efforts of recent decades.


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