Why Breadth Is Important: A Selection from Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s The Future of Nutrition
This excerpt taken from Dr. Campbell’s The Future of Nutrition (2020) explains why breadth of effect is critical when assessing health and nutrition protocols, and explores how the current reductionist medical paradigm ignores this criterion. To learn more about The Future of Nutrition, read our dedicated webpage. To learn more about reductionism and its alternative, … Continued
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
How to Shift Your Body Composition With a Whole Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle?
I initially struggled with this question when I went vegan over eight years ago. Coming from the bodybuilding world, where there is a significant focus on cutting carbs to lose fat and build muscle, it took me years of tweaking my approach and exploring the research to figure out how to do it. Through several … Continued
How Much Land Could 100 Americans Conserve by Switching Their Diets?
In recent years, the debate around what constitutes a “sustainable diet” has led to much discussion. So, as a thought experiment, we analyze the impact that would come from 100 people currently eating the standard American diet switch to a fully plant-based diet.
16 Delicious Plant-Based Picnic Ideas
We have rounded up our all-time favorite plant-based picnic ideas to inspire your outdoor dining adventures. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these flavorful dishes!
5 Ways to Cook and Prepare Ripe Plantains
Plantains can be consumed green, yellow or black; ripe or unripe; cooked or uncooked; baked, fried, steamed, boiled or grilled. But how do you prepare them? Here are five of my favorite dishes using ripe plantains.
Reducing Global Hunger With Whole Food, Plant-Based Diets
Switching to a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet is one of the single most effective actions individuals can take to benefit themselves and global society.
How Lise Put Yo-Yo Dieting Behind Her Once and for All
At 55, Lise had struggled with yo-yo dieting most of her life. She tried everything from Atkins to keto. Finally, she found success with a whole food, plant-based diet.
Chill Out with Plant-Based Frozen Treats
Satisfy your sweet tooth with luscious, guilt-free vegan ice creams and tangy sorbets, perfect for beating the summer heat!
Are We Up to Date? Lessons From an Out-of-Date Medical Resource Program
Is the Medical Resource Program failing us? The problem is not that physicians don’t know how to prevent and reverse chronic illness; the problem is even worse—most health care professionals don’t know it’s possible.
Fire Up the Grill: 12 Healthy Meatless Summer Recipes
Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, these recipes will ignite your taste buds and showcase the incredible flavors you can achieve through plant-based grilling.
Tailoring the WFPB Diet to Individual Needs and Preferences (Video)
In the following video, Varun Ponmudi—the founder of former CNS grant recipient Aaya’s Table—discusses why it’s necessary to understand and cater to the needs and preferences of the people we work with when trying to facilitate sustainable dietary lifestyle change. This clip covers many critical subjects for ensuring successful, lasting change, whether in a diet … Continued
Nutrient Profiles of Plant-Based Versus Animal-Based Foods (Video)
There can be significant variation in the nutrient content of a single type of food depending on how and when it is produced, soil conditions, and other factors. The bioavailability, in turn, will depend on many factors, especially the body’s needs at the time of ingestion. That being said, it can be instructive to compare … Continued
The following excerpt comes from Dr. Campbell’s Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, released 10 years ago. It explores how reductionist measures in nutrition fail to account for the variability of natural processes.
Is There a Link Between Diet and Pain Symptoms?
Pain is one of the most frequent chief complaints in primary care settings. But what is it, and how does it relate to diet and medication?
Treat Mom to These Plant-Based Mother’s Day Recipes
Treat your loved ones to a mouthwatering brunch that is both healthy and indulgent, and make this Mother's Day one to remember.
16 Healthy Plant-Based Cinco de Mayo Recipes
It's common to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican food and drinks. Enjoy this year's holiday by trying some of our favorite plant-based dishes.
The Future of Meat is Meatless; Is It Also Greener and Healthier?
Sales for plant-based meat continue to skyrocket as consumers look for better alternatives. But is meatless meat a healthier 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?
15 Sweet and Savory Plant-Based Recipes Perfect for Easter Brunch
Round out the menu for your Easter feast with this collection of delicious vegan recipes. They’re perfect for any meal—breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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
Dr. Stephanie Peacock’s Top Foods for Gut Health
Every time we eat, we feed the trillions of bacteria that make up our gut microbiome. Ideally, we should have 300–400 types of these bacteria.[1] But unfortunately, due to processed foods and lack of fiber, many individuals have less than this. This loss of critical microorganisms and the lack of diversity in our microbiome can … Continued
Biggest Secret: Health Is in Your Hands
"Biggest Secret: Health is in your hands" educates local communities and improves food literacy throughout Serbia with public lectures, addressing common misconceptions, myths, and doubts about health and whole food, plant-based (WFPB) nutrition.
12 Favorite Plant-Based Valentine’s Day Treats
These plant-based treats will make your Valentine’s Day celebration extra special! With 12 recipes to choose from, there’s a little something for everyone—a glamorous two-level cake, mouth-watering cookies, and more than a few recipes using classic romantic ingredients: chocolate and fresh berries. All the recipes are oil-free, and most of them are gluten-free too. You’ll … Continued
