Meet Dr. Laurie. I started working with her around six months ago. She was 53 years young and had already adopted a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle, but she was struggling to shift her body composition. Her goal was to lose body fat while building quality lean muscle. Being a doctor, she understood the importance … The post WFPB Nutrition Fuels Faster and Stronger Half-Marathon appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Maxime Sigouin ..read more

When someone asks me how to create healthier habits, their mentality is the first thing I have them focus on. I believe that the power of our thoughts over our lives is as critical as the air we breathe; we will never be able to create anything lasting without first adopting the correct mindset. Because … The post How to Build Healthy Habits appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Melanie Cano Fernández, MD ..read more

This excerpt discusses the inadequate level of nutrition-related knowledge typical in our society that is leading to overall nutrition confusion in today’s society. The post <em>Nutrition Confusion is the Underlying Epidemic</em>: A Selection from T. Colin Campbell’s <em>The Future of Nutrition</em> appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD ..read more

When I see a patient with a kidney stone, I typically ask for their dietary history. Sometimes the patient only offers a non-committal response that they eat a balanced diet. But we have a saying in nephrology: “The urine does not lie.” A particularly memorable urine sample from a petite teenage boy with a painful … The post <em>Toxic Superfoods</em> is Toxic Misinformation appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Leigh Ettinger, MD ..read more

Menopause is a natural transition and not something to be afraid of. It can be a source of stress and discomfort, but with the correct menopause diet and healthy lifestyle, you can navigate it with ease. The post Lifestyle Modifications to Help You Navigate Menopause appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Nelson Huber-Disla ..read more

Food waste is a global concern. If we could tackle food waste reduction, might the profligacy inherent to our food production systems be less consequential? The post Plant-Based Diets Radically Reduce Food Waste appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Nelson Huber-Disla ..read more

A four-part documentary series about the twin study, You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment, debuted on Netflix. It has drummed up quite a lot of attention. The results certainly support the adoption of a plant-based diet, but there is still something lacking in the message they are sharing. The post <em>You Are What You Eat</em>: What Does the 2023 Stanford Twins Nutrition Study Really Show? appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Rachel Bordoli ..read more

This short excerpt from Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition addresses a common question: Is it necessary to be 100 percent adherent to a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet 100 percent of the time? The post The Case for a Cold Turkey Approach to Animal Foods: A Selection From T. Colin Campbell’s <em>Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition</em> appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD ..read more

I met Matt when he was 39. I still remember my first call with him. He was hoping to get fit by the time he turned 40, and he mentioned his love for running and how he couldn’t do it as much as he wanted to because of the weight he was carrying. I could … The post How to Achieve Lasting Change Using a High-Carb WFPB Approach appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Maxime Sigouin ..read more

Campaigns like Veganuary and Meatless Monday continue to rise, but how effective are they really? The post How Effective Are Campaigns Like Meatless Mondays or Veganuary? appeared first on Center for Nutrition Studies. Written by Nelson Huber-Disla ..read more