The Impact of Stress on Health and Disease

When of the most overlooked factors in our quest for total wellness is how stress impacts health and disease.

Wellness

Alzheimer’s Disease and Women

Alzheimer's Disease affects almost 6 million people, and two-thirds of people with AD are women. It begs the question, why is AD more prevalent in women?

Nutrition Science

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

Nutrition Science

Tips for Reducing Hidden Toxins in the Kitchen

We spend a lot of time thinking about the foods we routinely eat, and rightly so. Nutrition plays a leading role in determining our health and disease outcomes; with our society facing epidemics of lifestyle-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, you might argue nutrition has never been more important. But food isn’t the … Continued

In The Kitchen

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

Food Sustainability

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

Wellness

​​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.

Food Sustainability

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!

In The Kitchen

Does Caffeine Have a Place in a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?

85 percent of Americans consume caffeine every single day. But, is caffeine healthy and does it have a place in a whole food, plant-based diet?

Nutrition Science

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.

In The Kitchen

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.

Social Issues

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.

Success Stories

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!

In The Kitchen

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.

Nutrition Science

Erythritol, a Bittersweet Ingredient: Are We Better Off Without It?

Erythritol has become a very popular artificial sweetener, with only 6% of the calories but 60–80% of the sweetness of sugar. But is it healthy?

Nutrition Science

The 9 Pillars of Wellness to Wonderful

Drs. Lederman and Pulde bring the pillars of wellness into their practice through their Essence of Weheal model.

Social Issues

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.

In The Kitchen

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

Nutrition Science

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

Nutrition Science

How Accurate Are Measures of Nutrient Density? A Selection From T. Colin Campbell’s Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

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.

Nutrition Science

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?

Nutrition Science

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.

In The Kitchen

Air Pollution and Industrialized Livestock

For a long time, we have understood that agriculture is a major contributor to air pollution, but only recently has there been an effort to determine the relative impact of specific foods or diets.

Food Sustainability

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.

In The Kitchen