Nelson Huber-Disla - Author - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/author/ndisla/ Food. Science. Health. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:13:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 New Dietary Guidelines Require Radical Change https://nutritionstudies.org/new-dietary-guidelines-require-radical-change/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:51 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=56870 In a recent article, we discussed some of the key features of the newest edition of the dietary guidelines (2025–2030), including its recommendations for protein, full-fat dairy, processed foods, and alcohol. If you haven’t had a chance to read that article yet, now would be a great time to check it out. As we wrote … Continued

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]]> The New Dietary Guidelines: More Triangle Than Pyramid? https://nutritionstudies.org/the-new-dietary-guidelines-more-triangle-than-pyramid/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:56:04 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=56836 Most people never read the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, much less closely enough to keep up with all of the minute changes between each edition, which are released jointly every five years by the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA). I suspect very few people ever change their dietary choices … Continued

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]]> Plant-Based Diets Improve Athletic Performance https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-diets-improve-athletic-performance/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:05:34 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=56194 If you’ve been following our work at the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies for a while, you’ve probably already seen some resources we have dedicated to athletes, including dozens of articles featuring anecdotal success stories and practical guides for improving your fitness. These resources are inspirational and useful; if you’re curious to check … Continued

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]]> Appealing to Common Identity, Not Vegan Identity, Effectively Promotes Change https://nutritionstudies.org/appealing-to-common-identity-not-vegan-identity-effectively-promotes-change/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:53:59 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=56080 If you have seen and are convinced by the impressive body of evidence showing that consuming animals and animal products is unhealthy for our bodies, our society, and the environment, and if you want to make the world a better place, you might quickly run up against the question of how best to share this … Continued

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]]> American Medical Association Names Plant-Based Diet Part of Breast Cancer Prevention Strategy https://nutritionstudies.org/american-medical-association-names-plant-based-diet-part-of-breast-cancer-prevention-strategy/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:41:00 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=55522 This summer, the House of Delegates (HOD) of the American Medical Association (AMA) convened for its annual meeting in Chicago.[1] The HOD, which comprises 733 delegates, is the policy-making body of the AMA. As such, they have the potential to influence medical practice and reimbursement nationwide. Their annual meetings cover many topics, including, this year, … Continued

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]]> The Once-Eradicated Screwworm Pest Is Back: Are We Ready? https://nutritionstudies.org/the-once-eradicated-screwworm-pest-is-back-are-we-ready/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:38:33 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=55392 In early August, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a human case of New World screwworm in a Maryland patient who recently returned from El Salvador. As reported by Reuters, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services claims the public health risk is very low.[1] Nevertheless, the story illustrates … Continued

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]]> Does Industry Funding Affect Research Findings? https://nutritionstudies.org/does-industry-funding-affect-research-findings/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:34:00 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=54846 Assessing and discussing health claims can be difficult. Imagine a friend who tells you it’s important that you eat several servings of fish each week. Your plant-based lifestyle, they suggest, is putting you at risk of not getting all the nutrients you need to thrive. How would you respond? In an ideal scenario, you would … Continued

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]]> Everything in Moderation: Wishful Thinking or Wisdom in Action? https://nutritionstudies.org/everything-in-moderation-wishful-thinking-or-wisdom-in-action/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:15:32 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=54732 Moderate consumption of unhealthy food and beverages is frequently encouraged as a step in the direction toward better health outcomes. Is that true?

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]]> School Nutrition Programs: Who Do They Serve? https://nutritionstudies.org/school-nutrition-programs-who-do-they-serve/ Thu, 08 May 2025 18:50:16 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=54468 In a study published in 2020, researchers scored the diets of more than thirty thousand US children in the two- to nineteen-year-old range.[1] The nationally representative data, which came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1999 to 2016, were scored using the goals of the American Heart Association (AHA), which include … Continued

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]]> Is Your Child a Picky Eater? Avoid This Common Misstep https://nutritionstudies.org/is-your-child-a-picky-eater-avoid-this-common-misstep/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:42:39 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=54072 It’s a common refrain: My kids won’t eat anything! Many parents report feeling concerned, stressed, or guilty because of the struggle to feed their kids healthy foods, especially vegetables.[1] These are unsurprising, innate responses. The drive to ensure our children get enough to eat and eat a wide enough variety to meet their nutritional needs … Continued

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]]> Beef Tallow for Health: A Political-Commercial Farce https://nutritionstudies.org/beef-tallow-for-health-a-political-commercial-farce/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:48:48 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=54009 Is beef tallow healthy? Setting the record straight on all the press and speculation.

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]]> The Psychological Toll of Living with Preventable Disease https://nutritionstudies.org/the-psychological-toll-of-living-with-preventable-disease/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:58:12 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=53638 Although we all know on some level that the state of health in the US is not in a good place, it can be difficult to quantify exactly what that looks like. There are multiple layers of failure, and some are more immediately apparent than others. The physical challenges of living with disease are the … Continued

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]]> What Makes Animal Protein High Quality? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-makes-animal-protein-high-quality/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:09:13 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=53228 How have different proteins been measured historically, and are these measures useful when assessing the healthfulness of foods today? And, is animal protein high-quality?

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]]> Can You Boost Your Brainpower with Plant-Based Nutrition? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-you-boost-your-brainpower-with-plant-based-nutrition/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:58:21 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=53112 I was reminded recently of the 2011 science fiction thriller Limitless, which tells the story of a struggling author, played by Bradley Cooper, who takes a drug that unleashes his full mental capacity for the first time. You might remember the premise—that we typically only use a small percentage of our brainpower—which I suspect could … Continued

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]]> Community Is an Essential Health Need https://nutritionstudies.org/community-is-an-essential-health-need/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:55:50 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=53059 Psychologists and sociologists have long known how important a sense of belonging is for overall welfare. “[It] is a powerful, fundamental, and extremely pervasive motivation,” write the authors of an article published in Psychological Bulletin.[1] Abraham Maslow, the psychologist famous for conceptualizing the hierarchy of needs, which he published in his 1943 paper “A Theory … Continued

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]]> How Did the Carnivore Diet Become So Popular? https://nutritionstudies.org/how-did-the-carnivore-diet-become-so-popular/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:02:43 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=52764 I recently wrote about the carnivore diet: what it is, the claimed health benefits, and what the short- and long-term evidence suggests about its healthfulness. I suggest reading that article for context before continuing here. To put it mildly, the evidence favoring a carnivore diet is not convincing. Anyone hoping for proof that this is … Continued

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]]> The Carnivore Diet: What Does the Evidence Say? https://nutritionstudies.org/the-carnivore-diet-what-does-the-evidence-say/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:19:26 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=52741 The carnivore diet is among the latest and most extreme examples of the low-carbohydrate fad, weaving together several ideas generally associated with the paleo and keto diets specifically: that some of our human ancestors relied heavily on animal products (and that animal products must, therefore, be optimal for our health), that carbohydrates are not our … Continued

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]]> Lifeless Soils Will Be the Death of Us https://nutritionstudies.org/lifeless-soils-will-be-the-death-of-us/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:32:23 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=52618 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 … Continued

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]]> Hormone Replacement Therapy and the Opioid Epidemic: When Standard Therapies Become Dangerous https://nutritionstudies.org/hormone-replacement-therapy-and-the-opioid-epidemic/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:34:05 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=52509 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 … Continued

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]]> Three Often Overlooked Hazards of Animal Agriculture https://nutritionstudies.org/three-often-overlooked-hazards-of-animal-agriculture/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:36:39 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=52493 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 … Continued

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]]> Is a Healthy Diet More Expensive? https://nutritionstudies.org/is-a-healthy-diet-more-expensive/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:54:35 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=52405 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 … Continued

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]]> Lifestyle Modifications to Help You Navigate Menopause https://nutritionstudies.org/lifestyle-modifications-to-help-you-navigate-menopause/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:57:15 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51913 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.

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]]> Plant-Based Diets Radically Reduce Food Waste https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-diets-radically-reduce-food-waste/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:15:34 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51886 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?

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]]> How Effective Are Campaigns Like Meatless Mondays or Veganuary? https://nutritionstudies.org/how-effective-are-campaigns-like-meatless-mondays-or-veganuary/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:29:05 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51686 Campaigns like Veganuary and Meatless Monday continue to rise, but how effective are they really?

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]]> Immersion Programs Highlight the Rapid Effects of Improved Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/immersion-programs-highlight-the-rapid-effects-of-improved-nutrition/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:43:12 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51619 We know from what is now an almost irrefutable body of evidence that good nutrition supports drastically improved outcomes, including improved physical and mental health, plus social and environmental well-being. The nutrition provided by consuming a diverse range of whole plant foods is good for our bodies—preventing and treating many of our deadliest, costliest diseases, … Continued

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]]> Assessing the Top Nutrition Trends: Beyond 2023 https://nutritionstudies.org/assessing-the-top-nutrition-trends-beyond-2023/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:20:58 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51584 What do the top 2024 nutrition trends say? Do they represent a coherent shift in public views of health and nutrition, or are they only incidentally related? Might we synthesize any general observations from them?

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]]> Assessing the Top Nutrition Trends of 2023 (Part Two) https://nutritionstudies.org/assessing-the-top-nutrition-trends-of-2023-part-two/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 07:51:48 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51561 By analyzing 2023 nutrition trends, we can gain insights into a population’s collective mindset and preferences. What might they say about the future?

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]]> Assessing the Top Nutrition Trends of 2023 (Part One) https://nutritionstudies.org/assessing-the-top-nutrition-trends-of-2023-part-one/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:43:01 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=51336 It’s often helpful to take a step back and look at trends. As indicators of the prevailing sentiments and interests within a society, they offer a compelling snapshot of broad cultural attitudes at a given time. Here we analyze the top 2023 nutritional trends.

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]]> Should You Take Supplements to Avoid Tooth Loss? https://nutritionstudies.org/should-you-take-supplements-to-avoid-tooth-loss/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:33:24 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50961 This time of year —with Halloween right around the corner—the damage of junk food, especially sugary candies, will likely be at the forefront of many parents’ minds. But what else should we consider when it comes to oral health?

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]]> Do We Need Animal Foods to Meet Global Protein Requirements? https://nutritionstudies.org/do-we-need-animal-foods-to-meet-global-protein-requirements/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:35:41 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=49335 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

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]]> Does Caffeine Have a Place in a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet? https://nutritionstudies.org/does-caffeine-have-a-place-in-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:40:59 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=49020 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?

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]]> The Future of Meat is Meatless; Is It Also Greener and Healthier? https://nutritionstudies.org/the-future-of-meat-is-meatless-is-it-also-greener-and-healthier/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:58:32 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=47433 Sales for plant-based meat continue to skyrocket as consumers look for better alternatives. But is meatless meat a healthier option?

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]]> Is Organic Meat a Healthy Option? https://nutritionstudies.org/is-organic-meat-a-healthy-option/ Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:47:24 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=47204 Grass-fed bed is more popular than ever before as consumers look for “healthier” and “cleaner” meat options. But is organic meat really a “cleaner” option?

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]]> How Common Is Protein Deficiency? https://nutritionstudies.org/how-common-is-protein-deficiency/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:12:18 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=46391 We are a people preoccupied with protein. We have been ever since we discovered the nutrient in the mid-19th century. You might have heard that protein comes from the Greek proteios, meaning “of prime importance.”[1] And it is important—we cannot live without it. But judging by the level of attention granted to protein—in the mind … Continued

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]]> Why Are We Living Shorter Lives? https://nutritionstudies.org/why-are-we-living-shorter-lives/ Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:33:01 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=45683 Changes in life expectancy can help us assess our collective health history. And there are a few lessons we can glean from the long-term trends.

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]]> Can Plant-Based Nutrition Help You Sleep Better? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-plant-based-nutrition-help-you-sleep-better/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:03:15 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=45606 Poor sleep (either insufficient duration of sleep or low-quality sleep) is associated with a weakened immune system, Alzheimer’s, disrupted blood sugar levels, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric conditions, and more.

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]]> Is Fruit Healthy? Busting Common Fruit Myths https://nutritionstudies.org/is-fruit-healthy-busting-common-fruit-myths/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:03 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=45284 What’s the truth about fruit? How does it affect our health, and what about more specific cases, like if we’re diabetic or trying to lose weight?

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]]> Colorectal Cancer Trends & The Role of Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/colorectal-cancer-trends-the-role-of-nutrition/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:49:09 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44803 In the greater context of the “war on cancer,” colorectal cancer seems a clear success. Compared to other cancer sites, incidence and mortality rates for colorectal cancer have improved tremendously. And there’s a chance that we would know much less about this disease, including how to prevent and treat it, if not for the concerted efforts of recent decades.

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]]> What Can We Learn From a Century-Old Study on Nutrition and Cancer? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-can-we-learn-from-a-century-old-study-on-nutrition-and-cancer/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:04:22 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44439 We have certainly learned a lot about the nutrition-cancer connection in the last century - or have we? What can we learn by taking a look at a 100-year-old study?

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]]> What Can We Learn From Cancer Trends, 1975–2020? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-can-we-learn-from-cancer-trends-1975-2020/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:43:34 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44441 In a previous article, “Is it Time to Quit the ‘War on Cancer’?” we introduced the background for that so-called war, reviewed the policy changes that resulted from the 1971 legislation,[1] and analyzed why it may be time to put the war metaphor aside. We also saw that the fundamental question—are we winning the war?—is … Continued

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]]> Which Came First: The Chicken, the Egg, or the Dystopian Nightmare? https://nutritionstudies.org/which-came-first-the-chicken-the-egg-or-the-dystopian-nightmare/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:03:25 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44110 The animal agriculture industry does not want you to know how the sausage gets made. Whenever possible, they attempt to hide their operations from the public. Some of those attempts are surprisingly brazen, their claims so obviously dubious. It’s as if they don’t expect us to do the most basic research.

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]]> Is a High-Fat Diet Healthy? What the Science Says https://nutritionstudies.org/is-a-high-fat-diet-healthy-what-the-science-says/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:26:50 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43926 Variations of the high-fat diet have been popular for decades. Are they healthy? Here's what the science says.

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]]> 4 Reasons Why Superfoods Can Be Dangerous https://nutritionstudies.org/reasons-why-superfoods-can-be-dangerous/ Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:35:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=33941 The concept of “superfoods” is an old one, but it has become even more popular as sections of society have become more health conscious and desperate to combat chronic lifestyle-related diseases. Unfortunately, this focus on individual foods has downsides, even in the case of legitimately healthful foods.

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]]> Reinforce Your Immune System With Plant-Based Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/reinforce-your-immune-system-with-plant-based-nutrition/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:53:05 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30747 In light of the continued spread of COVID-19, many people have taken a new interest in the relationship between nutrition and immunity—a welcome and encouraging development, despite the negative circumstances. Unfortunately, though, this interest has also opened the door to a great deal of confusing, misleading, or even blatantly false information. Let’s stick to the … Continued

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]]> 7 Tips on How to Avoid GMO Foods https://nutritionstudies.org/8-tips-on-how-to-avoid-gmo-foods/ Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:57:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=25764 There are many ways you can avoid GMO foods. These tips will help you reclaim control and navigate grocery stores with confidence and ease for a better shopping experience.

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]]> What Is a Whole Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-is-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet/ Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:07:57 +0000 http://sage.nutritionstudies.org/?p=22779 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.

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