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From Pain to Purpose: How MaryEllen and John Are Improving Food Security and Reducing Food Waste

MaryEllen and John Bunce — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:34:23 +0000

I (MaryEllen) found whole-food plant-based nutrition in 2020 while desperately searching for answers to the chronic Lyme disease I had been living with for more than ten years. My husband John and I decided to jump all in together—and it completely changed our lives. My body began to heal in ways I hadn’t thought possible, … Continued

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Written by MaryEllen and John Bunce.

Never Too Late: Reversing My Heart Disease on a WFPB Diet at 80

Al Schmidt — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:38:07 +0000

Al Schmidt shows you’re never too old to make changes to reverse heart disease. Although it was a bumpy road getting there, Al has found he loves eating plant-based — for the results and the taste of it!

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Written by Al Schmidt.

Persistence over Perfection: How Food Journaling Supports My Health

Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:48:36 +0000

Food journaling is often a dreaded task for those trying to lose weight, but for Sharme it was key to her success.

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

3 Missteps in the 2020-2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines

Isabel Lu — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:26:48 +0000

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.

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Written by Isabel Lu.

Is Saturated Fat Really That Bad?

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:02:41 +0000

Dr. Campbell responds to twelve researchers who recently published a major review on the health effects of saturated fat which is mostly found in meat, milk, and eggs.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Combating Stroke with Nutrition

Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:24:51 +0000

Every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the U.S. Research participants with the highest adherence to a whole food, plant-based pattern were able to reduce their risk of stroke by as much as 30 percent.

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Written by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD.

My Journey Back To Health: From Code Blue to Plant-Based & Thriving

Sherry Shrallow, LCSW — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:11:25 +0000

After a heart attack and emergency bypass surgery Sherry learned about whole food, plant-based eating which lowered her cholesterol and reversed her heart disease. She is now on a mission to wipe out heart disease.

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Written by Sherry Shrallow, LCSW.

This Plant-Based Ultra Race Runner is Striving For Healthy Change

Nate DeMontigny — Wed, 16 May 2018 13:51:21 +0000

After receiving heart attack risk news Nate the Vegan Cable Guy went plant-based.

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Written by Nate DeMontigny.

Is Fish Part of a Healthy Diet?

Dustin Rudolph, PharmD — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:00:54 +0000

Many healthy diets around the world contain fish, but are they the reason why the diets are healthy? Are there any adverse health effects of eating fish that you should worry about?

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

Why Did I Switch to a Plant-Based Diet After Losing 150 Pounds?

Richard Hubbard — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:08:58 +0000

I was morbidly obese, over 350 pounds. I changed my diet and lost the weight. Then I stumbled upon vegan bodybuilders and began my plant-based journey.

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Written by Richard Hubbard.

Whole Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle Contradicted My Statin Drugs

Allen Appell, PhD — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 16:06:01 +0000

I would like to share my personal experience of moving away from conventional medicine and adopting a whole foods, plant-based lifestyle.

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Written by Allen Appell, PhD.

How Avoiding Statins Led to a Show Called The Big Fat Truth

Chrissy Roth — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:26:41 +0000

High cholesterol led me to a plant-based diet. My husband, producer of The Biggest Loser, joined me and inspires others to go plant-based with The Big Fat Truth.

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Written by Chrissy Roth.

Goodbye Kidney Disease, So Long Cholesterol Medication

Sarah Fraser — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:28:42 +0000

My husband was prescribed some pills, told to lose some weight and advised there was no cure. That was it. We felt powerless until we found The China Study.

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Written by Sarah Fraser.

After Husband’s Heart Surgery, Vegetarian Couple Goes Plant-Based

Diane Lebo Wallace — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:14:09 +0000

Lose weight, lower your cholesterol, and reduce your risk of heart disease within a few short months, just by improving how you eat. Sounds like an ad, right?

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Written by Diane Lebo Wallace.

Vegan Sisters Encourage Those Over 40 to Go Plant-Based

Sandra Sellani — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:10:11 +0000

‘40 Year Old Vegan’ authors Susan and Sandra are healthier than ever. They’ve lowered their cholesterol, stayed trim and stopped taking prescription medications.

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Written by Sandra Sellani.

Why Saturated Fat Is Not the Villain and Plant Oils Are Not a Healthy Alternative

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:26:22 +0000

The conversation surrounding saturated fat continues, when we should be discussing animal protein. By the way, isolated plant oils are not healthy either.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

How a Heart Attack Saved My Life

Dennis Heinz — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:05:58 +0000

This article is not about dieting, it is about second chances. How optimal nutrition healed my body after 55 years of burgers, pizza, steaks, soda and chips.

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Written by Dennis Heinz.

Should I Be Tested? Ask These 4 Questions First

Thomas Campbell, MD — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 19:08:13 +0000

Tom Campbell, MD presents some very important points, not often discussed by medical professionals, which could save you time, money and unnecessary grief.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

How I Lost 55 lbs, Lowered Cholesterol & Reversed Heart Disease

Steven Mattis — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:38:25 +0000

After shocking cardiac test results I became empowered to make major dietary and lifestyle changes using the plant-based diet.

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Written by Steven Mattis.

Normal Numbers Don’t Equal Good Health

Dr. Alona Pulde — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 06:42:50 +0000

A few years ago, I had a conversation with my aunt that went something like this: Me: “I didn’t know you had high blood pressure.” Aunt: “I don’t” Me: “But I see these medications for high blood pressure on your counter.” Aunt: “Yes, I take them and now I don’t have high blood pressure.” Turns … Continued

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Written by Dr. Alona Pulde.

Oversaturation of Fat in the Media

Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:26:28 +0000

We have known for decades that fatty foods are anything but good for you, but recent media reports glorifying saturated have caused confusion. Do not be fooled. There is nothing healthful about butter, bacon, cheese, or steak. Saturated fat poses numerous severe health risks of which everyone should be aware.

This recent confusion over saturated fat may be a result of people trying to blame carbs for the nation’s weight problems—even though the country’s grain intake is actually far lower than what it once was.

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Written by Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD.

Breast Cancer, Cholesterol, and Reductionism

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:14:54 +0000

According to a journalist for the prestigious journal Science (November 29, 2013), “Cholesterol....when metabolized by the body...turns into a potent estrogen-like molecule that spurs the growth of breast cancer in mice, and perhaps in people.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

How Can I Lower My Triglycerides?

Thomas Campbell, MD — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:10:56 +0000

Q: I am a healthy weight and recently changed my diet to a vegan diet. Since then, my doctor has told me that my triglycerides are high: they are 215. Why are they high? What can I do, and is it important for me to improve these numbers?

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

Soy…The Rest of the Story

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:52:13 +0000

How interesting it is to see the recent flurry of soy stories hit the press. Products such as tempeh, tofu, and soy burgers vie daily for headlines with reports of seemingly miraculous benefits all credited to the simple and versatile soybean.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

China Report: A Disease Profile

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:08:50 +0000

In China, we came to discover the differences between diseases of nutritional extravagance and poverty when we decided to find out why various diseases were clustered in the ways that they were in various parts of the country.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Is Coconut Oil Healthy or Hazardous?

Matthew Lederman, MD — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:09:57 +0000

I’m not quite sure why people think there is something magically healthy about coconut oil. I think it is because it tastes good, and therefore the misinformation is easier to swallow. For several years now, coconut oil has been marketed as the new wonder oil, a cure-all with health benefits ranging from antimicrobial properties (such … Continued

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Written by Matthew Lederman, MD.

China Report: Cholesterol and Cancer

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Wed, 15 Oct 1997 21:55:07 +0000

Most of us have heard a great deal about the link between high cholesterol and heart disease. But how many have heard that high blood cholesterol levels are also associated with cancer?

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Reversing Heart Disease with Diet

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Fri, 29 Mar 1996 19:11:03 +0000

I would like to introduce you to my friend Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., a man you will be hearing a lot more about in the coming years. Having won a gold medal (Yale Crew team) in the 1956 Olympics, Dr. Esselstyn quickly advanced to a distinguished career in surgery at the renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. … Continued

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Why China Holds the Key to Your Health

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Sat, 01 Jul 1995 18:08:50 +0000

I have been a researcher, lecturer, and policy advisor in the field of diet and cancer for nearly 45 years. Since 1963, primarily from an academic position, I have seen the many faces of establishment science and have been both rewarded and distressed …

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.