Become an Expert on Plant-Based Nutrition & Earn Your Certificate

The demand for plant-based nutrition experts is only rising. Choosing to pursue that expertise changed my life, and I think it can change yours too.

Graduate Spotlight: Mike Garcia

Environmental horticulturist, 15-year vegan, and graduate of two CNS certificate programs, Mike Garcia tells us his personal story and provides his expertise and several pearls of wisdom in this spotlight.

Fighting My Autoimmune Disease Through Plant-Based Nutrition

Jitka Burger reversed her relapsing polychondritis with a whole food, plant-based diet, and now she is on a mission to help others, using her education and experience.

Finding Your Career in Plant-Based Nutrition

Many graduates of our Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program are so excited that they want to make it their life’s work. Whether you’re looking to change careers or incorporate what you’ve learned about plant-based eating into your current career, the possibilities are limitless. Here are a few ideas to get you started!

Growing Up Vegetarian in the UK – My Kitchen Is My New Found Lab

The kitchen as a laboratory, and everything that happens there has to do with science. What actually happens to the food is all science. The joy I feel cooking leads me to research chef techniques.

The China Study Changed My Life

74 year old Gary read The China Study book by chance and it changed his life forever. He was vegetarian, then became vegan, and finally adopted a whole food, plant-based lifestyle after taking the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate online course through the Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell.

From Junk Food to Plant-Based Eating: How I Made the Switch in 5 Steps

Adopting a whole food, plant-based diet is a lifestyle change and one that you will benefit from for years to come. Making the transition to plant-based eating can be simple with these 5 helpful steps.

The 4Leaf Survey: An Important Diagnostic Tool for Doctors

Medical doctors have found the 4Leaf Survey to be a useful tool in helping their patients understand what constitutes a health-promoting diet. Some doctors are now entering the patient’s survey score in their medical records as a vital sign.

Bridging the Gap Between the Wellness Industry & Medical Field Using Plant-Based Nutrition

Lifestyle factors are starting to be incorporated into more treatment plans through lifestyle medicine. A plant-based diet can help bring wellness professionals together with medical professionals to work as a team.

My Experience Taking the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program

I took the renowned program offered by the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies primarily to learn more about the whole food, plant-based diet for myself, and to have the confidence and ability to pass that knowledge on to others.

The Value of the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate: A Graduate’s Review

I am glad that I earned a certificate in plant-based nutrition from the Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell. It is worth the money.

Building Plant-Based Community & Support in 4 Easy Steps

Living by example is a great way to plant seeds of change for those curious about going plant-based. Learn how to support others going plant-based in 4 steps.

How The China Study Changed an Osteopath’s Practice

Thanks to Dr. T. Colin Campbell I now offer a more holistic and effective health promotion service to all my patients.

PlantPure Communities Announces 5 Pod Leaders as Scholarship Recipients

PlantPure Communities announced the 5 Pod leader recipients of scholarships for the renowned Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program offered through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell.

How Prediabetes Helped Me Find the Right Diet

After starting a plant-based diet, I am finally on the road to good health. My workouts are much more productive and my energy level is awesome.

Wish Me Luck, I’m Going Home to Ireland, Plant-Based!

I was encouraged to eat the ‘best part of the meal,’ the meat. It took time, a move to the US, and The China Study to clarify there is no place on my plate for meat.

George Eisman, Original Vegetarian Educator, Remembered

T. Colin Campbell, PhD reflects on George Eisman, a gentle soul who inspired him to teach a vegetarian nutrition course at Cornell University in the early ‘90s.

Late Stage Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis, Beating the Odds

Although I considered myself to be in excellent health, I now have a different view of food and lifestyle which I am very grateful for.

Married Couple Finds Happiness on Their Plant-Based Journey

Health coach inspires married couple’s transformations. In just seven months, she shed 55 pounds and he went from being addicted to food to feeling energetic.

Plant-Based Health Coaches Empower with Fitness & Food

Mary-Ellen and John explain the value of a plant-based education complementing their ability to help others while helping themselves to a healthier life.

How to Build Muscle & Be Your Plant-Based Personal Best

Body building champion and plant-based athlete Robert Cheeke challenges us to get back to the basics of nutrition and discover your best self.

Impact of Food Choices on the Environment

Renowned Cornell Biological Oceanography and CNS lecturer explains why we need to take "ownership" of our oceans.

Patty’s Plant-Based Health Story

I was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks after my 41st birthday almost 3 years ago.

Patricia’s Plant-Based Health Story

I completed the Plant Based Nutrition Program in April 2014. I started my journey Nov. 22, 2013 after seeing Forks over Knives.