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?

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.

Is Fruit Healthy? Busting Common Fruit Myths

What’s the truth about fruit? How does it affect our health, and what about more specific cases, like if we’re diabetic or trying to lose weight?

A Selection From T. Colin Campbell’s Newest Book: The Future of Nutrition

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.

Consolidation in the Food System

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.

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.

Are Humans Similar to Cows? Genetics, Digestion, and Implications for Diet

The debate over the optimal human diet is less about whether we can eat animal-based foods than whether we should. Additionally, comparing ourselves to cows raises the question: are animal dairy products a natural part of the human diet?

Are Humans Herbivores or Omnivores?

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?

What Can We Learn From a Century-Old Study on Nutrition and Cancer?

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?

What Can We Learn From Cancer Trends, 1975–2020?

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

How to Get All Your Vitamins and Minerals From Plant-based Meals

The human body requires a variety of macronutrients and micronutrients to function properly. A healthy whole food, plant-based diet provides all the vitamins and minerals needed for optimal health.

Which Came First: The Chicken, the Egg, or the Dystopian Nightmare?

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.

Food Additives Increase Obesity, Chronic Disease and Corporate Profits

US food products contain over 3,000 and possibly as many as 14,000 additives. These facilitate centralized, industrial food production and increase food company profits, for example, by extending shelf life and improving the taste and appearance of food. But they also often degrade human health.

Is a High-Fat Diet Healthy? What the Science Says

Variations of the high-fat diet have been popular for decades. Are they healthy? Here's what the science says.

Understanding MSG In The Kitchen: Is it as Bad as We think?

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG, is an additive found in many processed foods (e.g., canned soups, sauces, and condiments). It gives a lot of foods their umami flavor, which is the savory character found naturally in many foods. It is a prized component of cooking that chefs spend a lot of time learning about, but it’s … Continued

Whole Food, Plant-Based Baby Formula: Alternatives When Breastfeeding Isn’t an Option

While many pediatricians recommend breastfeeding newborn babies, that is not always an option for all mothers. Here’s what parents need to know about plant-based baby formula.

How to Optimize Your Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio on a Plant-Based Diet

Getting your daily dose of omega-3s while decreasing your omega-6 intake will go a long way in reducing inflammation, preventing disease, and improving your overall health.

NSS Inc.’s Food Service Programs Provide Access to Alternative Foods with eCommerce

NSS, Inc.’s chief mission is to continue satisfying the basic human need for food, and to do so from the unique perspective of science-based programming. Our food pantry programs are unique in that scientific approach, which we use to ensure that our services are 1) empowering and client-led, 2) nutritionally relevant, and 3) able to account for conditions of poverty (now defined as social determinants of health).

Live Longer, Live Better! Understanding the Research on Longevity

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.

Sonoran Sunshine Retreat Keynote Speaker, Doctor Vanessa Méndez, Talks Gut Health

Have you heard of the gut microbiome? It’s one of the hottest topics in nutrition right now, but what is it? And how can you develop a healthy gut for yourself?

Meet Expert Dahlia Marin, RDN LD: A Journey of Personal Gut Health and Career in Healing the Microbiome

Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Instructor, Dahlia Marin RDN LD shares her personal story of gut health and helping others heal their microbiome.

Is Pasta Plant-Based? The Delicious (and Healthy) Answer

A lot of people adopting a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle wonder whether pasta is off limits, especially because there are so many different types of pasta.

Dr. Campbell, “Debunking the Cult of Animal Protein”, in a Whole Communities Workshop

In our Whole Communities workshop, “Debunking the Cult of Animal Protein,” Dr. T. Colin Campbell discussed our dependence on animal protein and the issues associated with it.

Study Finds Dairy Sugars Elevate Cancer Risk

Most experts agree that added sugars are unhealthy, but what about the natural sugars found in dairy products? Cancer researchers weigh in.