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

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.

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?

Our New Whole Communities is off to a fast start. Here’s why you need to join.

Whole Communities was organized following the Plant Forward Workshop Series that CNS delivered in 2021. The participants in those workshops had a great opportunity to get real insights into some of the amazing work being achieved by CNS’s Community Grant recipients.

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.

Newly Updated Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate

Our updated Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate brings together leading experts on the hottest topics in nutrition today, including the gut microbiome, controlling autoimmune disorders, and how to get the most out of a plant-based diet at every stage of life.

What Is a Processed Food vs a Whole Food?

There’s a lot of talk about “processed” foods, but what does the distinction mean, and is it the most helpful way to think about your food choices?

Plant-Based Diet for Diabetes: What About Carbs?

Carbohydrates are often criticized in very simplistic terms, especially when it comes to diabetes, but does that tell the whole story?

Protein Isolates: Do They Have a Place in a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?

Science has found a way to turn plants into something impressively meat-like; do these mock meats have a time and place in a whole food, plant-based diet?

Mycotoxins in Food: Should Plant-Based Eaters Worry?

What if the foods we’re eating to keep us healthy are actually harming us? We explain what mycotoxins are, how they can affect us, and outline ways to avoid them.

Busting Nutrition Myths: How Plant-Based Diets Are Healthy for Children & Families

In the Center for Nutrition Studies’ upcoming Plant Forward Virtual Workshop Series, Dr. Shah will share her insights into how to make a whole food, plant-based diet sustainable for you and your family. Read more about her work and her most recent book, co-authored with Brenda Davis, RD. Nutrition can be a controversial topic. Doctors, … Continued

Can Doctor Supervised Water Fasting Regulate Blood Pressure? It Worked for Me!

It can feel like “nothing works” to regular blood pressure, including medication, but there is hope: Sharme Ridley talks about how medically supervised water-only fasting helped her get her blood pressure down and keep it down.

Is Stevia the Safest Sweetener?

Although stevia comes from a plant and is often marketed as healthy and even plant-based, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to this natural sweetener. Make sure you know the pros and cons before you sweeten your next recipe with stevia.

How To Get Your Vitamin D From Mushrooms

Most people derive their vitamin D from exposure to the sun, but what do you do when you can’t get enough sunshine? Many rely on vitamin D supplements, but can eating mushrooms be an option? There are a few things to know...

Wellness House Nutrition Programs Encourage Plant-Based Eating for Cancer Patients

Wellness House bridges the gap between surviving a cancer diagnosis and thriving, including through their plant-based nutrition programs.

Got Joint Pain? An Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Be the Key to Your Relief

A lot of people are living with joint pain, and many of them don’t need to be. While physical therapy is the standard of care, some thoughtful changes to your diet can have a notable impact.

How Is Cell-Cultured Meat Changing the Future of Food?

Here we take a look at cell-cultured meat and whether it has a place at the table within a healthy diet, including with a whole food, plant-based diet. Although science is getting closer, many consumers and scientists alike remain unconvinced.

The Health Impacts of Fish & Seafood: An Incomplete Story

Is fish really as healthy as we are told? While high in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats, fish may also contain disease-promoting and toxic compounds.

3 Missteps in the 2020-2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines

From added sugar to alcohol and saturated fat, the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans fails to provide the best recommendations for human and societal health.