The world’s topsoil is endangered. About a decade ago, a senior UN official made the widely-publicized claim that this most important natural resource, on which our survival depends, will be gone within 60 years if current rates of soil loss continue.[1] “The causes of soil destruction include chemical-heavy farming techniques, deforestation which increases erosion, and … The post Lifeless Soils Will Be the Death of Us appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Nelson Huber-Disla ..read more

What is a standard therapy and why do we care?[1] Used interchangeably with phrases like best practice, standard medical care, standard therapy, and standard of care, this term refers to “the degree of care a prudent and reasonable person would exercise under the circumstances.”[2] In medicine, it is what medical experts and healthcare professionals generally … The post Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Opioid Epidemic: When Standard Therapies Become Dangerous appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Nelson Huber-Disla ..read more

Many people know that animal agriculture is far less environmentally sustainable and that diets containing excessive amounts of animal-based foods compromise our health in numerous ways. Most of our resources at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies (CNS) relate to these concerns (you can learn more about Food and Sustainability or Plant-Based Nutrition … The post Three Often Overlooked Hazards of Animal Agriculture appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Nelson Huber-Disla ..read more

Beat the summer heat with our delightful collection of plant-based ice cream and dessert recipes. From creamy Soursop Ice Cream to tangy Lemon Bars, these treats are not only delicious but also healthy and dairy-free. Perfect for cooling down on hot days, our recipes are easy to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The post 13 Summer Delights: Plant-Based Dessert Recipes appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM ..read more

Perceived expensiveness is the most common deterrent to healthier eating in the US, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic survey, with forty-six percent of people believing eating healthier costs more.[1] But does this perception match reality? The answer depends, in part, on how we define a healthy diet. Although there are a few evidence-based goals … The post Is a Healthy Diet More Expensive? appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Nelson Huber-Disla ..read more

You can give anyone an incredible meal plan, a workout program, and all the most useful information, but if they don’t have the correct mindset to do anything with that information, the healthy habits won’t stick. The post How to Make Your Healthy Habits More Sustainable appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Maxime Sigouin ..read more

Andrew Kimbrell is an internationally recognized public interest attorney, public speaker, and author. He is the founder and executive director of Center for Food Safety. As an attorney, Kimbrell has successfully challenged federal agencies in several historic court cases. He initiated the court challenge that resulted in a US Supreme Court victory forcing, for the … The post Industrial Agriculture Is a Zombie Paradigm (Video) appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Center for Nutrition Studies ..read more

Over the past 60 years, the United States has played a heightened role in shaping the food environment in the Caribbean region through trade agreements that benefit US food corporations. The post Empowering Caribbean People to See that Building Healthy Communities is Possible appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Liz Ross ..read more

Exploring what cutting-edge cancer research looks like today and what we can learn from viewing it through the lens of Dr. Campbell’s research on cancer. The post Diminishing Returns in the Pursuit of a Cure for Cancer appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Rachel Bordoli ..read more

Doctors For Nutrition (DFN) is an Australasian-based independent charity. Through evidence-based education and outreach, we aim to prevent unnecessary suffering for patients, increase career satisfaction for practitioners, and reduce unsustainable healthcare costs. Evidence shows that a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) eating pattern can prevent, reverse, or significantly reduce the disability caused by the current chronic … The post Doctors for Nutrition (DFN) Launches Online Plant-Based Nutrition Course for Healthcare Professionals appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Lou ..read more