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. By Annika Lundkvist
The Myth of Alkalizing Your Body Should your alkalize your body or eat more alkaline foods for better health? What does ‘alkalizing your body’ even mean? By Robyn Chuter
Food or Medicine? Preventing & Treating Breast & Prostate Cancer Why turn to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to fight cancer when food is cancer’s enemy? Shouldn’t we implement diet and lifestyle changes along with medical interventions when facing cancer? By Dustin Rudolph, PharmD
Dr. T. Colin Campbell Responds to Reports on Cornell Scientist Brian Wansink Dr. T. Colin Campbell responds to The New York Times and The Atlantic regarding nutrition research and Cornell Professor Brian Wansink’s academic misconduct. By T. Colin Campbell, PhD
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. By J. Morris Hicks
Plant-Based Nutrition and Stroke Risk The purpose of this review is to briefly examine selected evidence suggestive of nutrition, particularly plant-based nutrition, being a determinant of stroke incidence and mortality. By Thomas Campbell, MD
Tips and Recipes for Growing and Eating Kale Since around 2012 kale has been increasing in popularity amongst consumers. Kale yeah! Now you can learn how to plant, grow, harvest, and cook your very own kale. By LeAnne Campbell, PhD
The Honey Bee: The Most Important ‘Pest’ in the World Beekeepers in the United States have been losing approximately 30% of their colonies every year since 2006, a trend known as Colony Collapse Disorder. By Global Roots
Drinking Bone Broth – Is it Beneficial or Just a Fad? Have you heard about drinking bone broth for health? Are there any advantages or concerns? Learn what the scientific research says about bone broth. By Conor Kerley, PhD
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. By Sherry Shrallow, LCSW
Back to School: Plant-Based Tips & Recipes Check out Chef Katie’s 3 tips to get back into a healthy school routine. These easy recipes will help you start the school year off right. By Chef Katie Simmons
Behavior Change is Key for a Plant-Based Lifestyle Transformation These neurologists say that habits and behavior change are necessary for a successful transition to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. By Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD
Naturally Sweet – Cooking and Baking Without Added Sugar You don’t need to use sugar to add sweetness to your cooking. Learn how to add sweetness using fruits and vegetables. By Evelisse Capó, PharmD
What Is a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet? What makes up a whole food, plant-based diet (WFPB)? It is not the same as a vegan diet. It is defined by a variety of whole or minimally processed foods. By Center for Nutrition Studies
Plant-Based Grilling Tips, Recipes, and Gear Grilling is a great way to add healthy, low-fat flavor to your cooking. Check out these grilling essentials and recipes for healthy, plant-based cooking. By Chef Katie Simmons
Eco-Generativity: The Possibilities Between People & the Environment How do we show respect for life and create vibrant communities? What is our impact on the environment? By LeAnne Campbell, PhD
Smart Parent’s Guide to Why Kids Should Not Have Dairy Products Why are parents so set on introducing dairy to their infants? Pediatricians have been taught that dairy is essential, but is it actually harmful to children’s health? By Eric C. Lindstrom
How to Cook With Tofu Tofu is not scary! Many people just don't know what to do with tofu. This cooking with tofu guide should make it less intimidating. By Terri Edwards
Tips for Dining Out on a Plant-Based Diet It is possible in most restaurants to order special items, or remove items from dishes. Check out these tips for dining out while staying true to your plant-based lifestyle. By Center for Nutrition Studies
Eggs – New Heart Health Food? Or Rotten Reporting? An egg a day to keep the doctor away? A study found a correlation between egg consumption and lower rates of heart disease, but that correlation may be explained by other factors. By Conor Kerley, PhD
This Plant-Based Ultra Race Runner is Striving For Healthy Change After receiving heart attack risk news Nate the Vegan Cable Guy went plant-based. By Nate DeMontigny
Interview with Director & Producer of “HOPE What You Eat Matters” – Watch the Film for Free HOPE What You Eat Matters is an award-winning film uncovering and revealing the effects of our typical Western diet on our health, the environment and animals. By Nina Messinger
Changing Lives in Chattanooga – Oasis Jumpstart Provides Food, Education & Hope The Oasis Jumpstart Program brings healthy food and science-based nutrition education to underserved neighborhoods across the country. By PlantPure Communities
Too Many Cancer Promises & Too Much Professional Arrogance? When Science and related cancer journals ignore the sciences of diet and nutrition in the cause and possible treatment of cancer we all lose. By T. Colin Campbell, PhD