Exercise Plant-Based Articles - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/t/exercise/ Food. Science. Health. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:31:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> 3 Misconceptions About Building Muscle on a Plant-Based Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/3-misconceptions-about-building-muscle-on-a-plant-based-diet/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:56:26 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50932 Building your muscles on a plant-based diet is possible, and despite what you might have heard, it does not require extra effort compared to muscle-building on a meat-based diet.

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Written by Kathy Meldrum, MSPT.

]]> How to Shift Your Body Composition With a Whole Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle? https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-shift-your-body-composition-with-a-whole-food-plant-based-lifestyle/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:24:36 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=49281 I initially struggled with this question when I went vegan over eight years ago. Coming from the bodybuilding world, where there is a significant focus on cutting carbs to lose fat and build muscle, it took me years of tweaking my approach and exploring the research to figure out how to do it. Through several … Continued

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Written by Maxime Sigouin.

]]> 4 Plant-Based Recipes Bodybuilder Robert Cheeke Swears By https://nutritionstudies.org/4-plant-based-recipes-bodybuilder-robert-cheeke-swears-by/ Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:11:54 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43745 Robert Cheeke shares some of his favorite plant-based recipes, which also happen to be outstanding meals for supporting an active lifestyle, whether for a recreation fitness enthusiast, or a professional athlete.

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Written by Robert Cheeke.

]]> Weight Loss With Plants Episode 1 – Tim & Heather Kaufman https://nutritionstudies.org/weight-loss-with-plants-episode-1-tim-heather-kaufman/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:28:56 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=41479 Watch this inspirational video to learn how two members of our WFPB community have not just lost nearly 300 pounds, but also gained a new lease on life.

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

]]> Core Conditioning — Why We Need It and What Really Works https://nutritionstudies.org/core-conditioning-why-we-need-it-and-what-really-works/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:47:03 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=37987 Eating a whole food, plant-based diet is great, but it’s even better coupled with core conditioning, which can help your posture and relieve joint and low back pain. With a handful of core-strengthening exercises, you can feel great and avoid pain and injury.

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Written by Kathy Meldrum, MSPT.

]]> 6 Inflammation-Fighting Foods Plus Recipe Ideas https://nutritionstudies.org/6-inflammation-fighting-foods-plus-recipe-ideas/ Sat, 27 Jun 2020 14:00:03 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31854 Incorporate these inflammation-fighting foods into your diet, and take stock of how you feel. Inflammation doesn’t have to be an inevitable burden you must learn to cope with.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> 5 Tips for Making Your Home Workout Fun and Sustainable https://nutritionstudies.org/5-tips-for-making-your-at-home-workout-fun-and-sustainable/ Fri, 01 May 2020 14:00:13 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31345 Half the battle of working out at home is finding a way to make it something you can stick to. Follow these tips for making your at-home working fun, accessible, and sustainable.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> The Benefits of Walking for the Immune System https://nutritionstudies.org/the-benefits-of-walking-for-the-immune-system/ Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:00:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31244 Exercise plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy immune system. Luckily, one of the best researched and easiest forms of exercise, walking, doesn’t require a gym membership or additional equipment.

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Written by Mark Green, PT.

]]> No Gym? How to Workout From Home in 7 Steps https://nutritionstudies.org/no-gym-how-to-workout-from-home-in-7-steps/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:13:05 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31167 Has your regular workout routine taken a hit? Here are 7 strategies to motivate yourself to exercise at home, especially when gyms and health clubs are closed.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Exercise and Your Immune Health https://nutritionstudies.org/exercise-and-your-immune-health/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:30:17 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=31124 Exercise is an important component to strengthening your body’s immune functioning, which could be especially beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Plant-Based Running: How I Train for the NYC Marathon https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-running-how-i-train-for-the-nyc-marathon/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 17:02:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28900 Think you can’t run a marathon or ultramarathon on a whole food, plant-based diet? Think again. Read on to learn how this plant-based runner goes the EXTRA mile.

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Written by Brooke Ely Danielson.

]]> Documentary ‘The Game Changers’ Makes Compelling Case for Plant-Based Nutrition for Athletes https://nutritionstudies.org/documentary-the-game-changers-makes-compelling-case-for-plant-based-nutrition-for-athletes/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:24:10 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28907 Athlete or not, Netflix documentary ‘The Game Changers’ is a film that everyone could benefit from watching.

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Written by Anna Keeve.

]]> Fitness Over 50: 7 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Women Stay Active https://nutritionstudies.org/fitness-over-50-7-ways-a-plant-based-diet-can-help-women-stay-active/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:04:00 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28616 Women over 50 often experience a decline in physical activity. Here are seven ways a whole food, plant-based diet can help older women overcome obstacles to fitness.

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Written by Debbie Ingram.

]]> Ironman Brendan Brazier Is a Pioneer In Plant-Based Sports Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/ironman-brendan-brazier-is-a-pioneer-in-plant-based-sports-nutrition/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:30:11 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28247 Brendan Brazier is way ahead of the game. As a former professional Ironman athlete and two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon runner, he’s had his eyes on the prize since he was a young teen (he’s in his 40s now, though no one would guess by the look of him). Growing up constantly in motion, Brendan … Continued

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> The Scoop on the Habit Loop – How to Create Healthy Habits https://nutritionstudies.org/the-scoop-on-the-habit-loop-how-to-create-healthy-habits/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:27:03 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28293 The Trigger-Behavior-Reward sequence is known as the habit loop. It’s a loop because every time you experience the reward after performing a habit, it strengthens the relationship between the trigger and the behavior. Read on to learn more.

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Written by Oonagh Duncan.

]]> Fiona Oakes Has Extreme Grit – Interview with a Plant-Based Ultra Runner https://nutritionstudies.org/fiona-oakes-has-extreme-grit-interview-with-plant-based-ultra-runner/ Fri, 21 Jun 2019 18:23:38 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27959 Fiona Oakes is a 4 time world record holder in endurance running. She runs on plants and is a dairy-free athlete advocate. After going plant-based she realized the health benefits and positive impact on the planet.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Study Finds Ditching Dairy Helps Endurance Athletes Enhance Their Long Distance Running https://nutritionstudies.org/study-finds-ditching-dairy-helps-endurance-athletes-enhance-long-distance-running/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 20:50:07 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27914 A dairy-free, plant-based diet may not only provide cardiovascular protection for athletes, but also enhance performance, allowing endurance athletes to continue to go the distance.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> 4 Questions With Vegan Volleyball World Champion Dustin Watten https://nutritionstudies.org/4-questions-with-vegan-athlete-volleyball-world-champion-dustin-watten/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:40:39 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27233 Dustin Watten is not only a plant-based advocate he is also on the USA Men’s Volleyball Team and is a World Cup Champion. Learn more about how his plant-based diet affects his athletic performance.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Dairy Talks Season 1 – Why Olympic Athletes Are Ditching Dairy https://nutritionstudies.org/dairy-talks-season-1-why-olympic-athletes-are-ditching-dairy/ Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:29:55 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27219 Hear from Switch4Good’s core group of elite athletes and doctors about why they made the switch to go dairy free.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Plants Have All the Power We Need https://nutritionstudies.org/plants-have-all-the-power-we-need/ Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:57:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27133 Marco Borges, author of The Greenprint, works with many athletes, entertainers, and avid exercisers who have switched to a plant-based diet for all the health and athletic performance benefits it provides.

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Written by Marco Borges.

]]> Plant-Based Weight Loss: Maximize Your Exercise Plan https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-weight-loss-maximize-your-exercise-plan/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:24:29 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=25562 For lasting weight loss, a whole food, plant-based diet is key, but exercise is still important. Here’s the skinny on building a routine to shed unwanted pounds.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Plant-Powered Workout: Eating Around Your Exercise Schedule https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-powered-workout-eating-around-your-exercise-schedule/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:52:12 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24669 Eating the right foods before and after workout can greatly affect your performance and fitness goals. Check out these great tips to fuel your body pre-workout and post-workout using optimal plant-based options.

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Written by Alison Ozgur, MAT, MHS, RDN, DipACLM.

]]> Why Stress Can Make You Overeat and How to Stop It https://nutritionstudies.org/why-stress-can-make-you-overeat-and-how-to-stop-it/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:46:11 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24487 If you respond to stress by eating, you’re not alone. Chronic stress has become an epidemic in the U.S. Learn more about the dangers of stress eating and how to avoid it using these three tips.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> This Plant-Based Ultra Race Runner is Striving For Healthy Change https://nutritionstudies.org/this-plant-based-ultra-race-runner-is-striving-for-healthy-change/ Wed, 16 May 2018 13:51:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=21176 After receiving heart attack risk news Nate the Vegan Cable Guy went plant-based.

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Written by Nate DeMontigny.

]]> From Obese Boy With Hypertension to Plant-Based Gym Owner https://nutritionstudies.org/obese-boy-hypertension-plant-based-gym-owner/ Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:53:02 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=20647 Vlad from Romania grew up on fresh dairy products, eggs, vegetables, and grass fed meat. He became obese and was diagnosed with hypertension. His heart healed after going plant-based.

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Written by Vlad Coste.

]]> My Life Transformation After a Cancer Diagnosis https://nutritionstudies.org/life-transformation-cancer-diagnosis/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 18:25:49 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19563 After a cancer diagnosis and taking the Plant-Based Nutrition Course Bruce Mylrea along with his fitness icon wife Mindy Mylrea founded a nonprofit called One Day to Wellness. They will be traveling across America to help spread the plant-based movement.

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Written by Bruce Mylrea.

]]> Healthy Weight Loss = 80% Nutrition + 20% Exercise https://nutritionstudies.org/healthy-weight-loss-80-nutrition-20-exercise/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:46:53 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19163 Many people feel the key to health is the opposite: 80% exercise + 20 % nutrition and stress management. I used to be one of them.

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Written by Terri Edwards.

]]> 6 Strategies for Sticking With a Fitness Program https://nutritionstudies.org/6-strategies-for-sticking-with-a-fitness-program/ Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:20:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19115 Try this personal trainer’s six strategies for following an exercise program.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Why Did I Switch to a Plant-Based Diet After Losing 150 Pounds? https://nutritionstudies.org/switch-plant-based-diet-losing-150-pounds/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 16:08:58 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=18759 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.

]]> Top 5 Non-Food, Lifestyle Factors That Destroy Quality of Life https://nutritionstudies.org/top-5-non-food-lifestyle-factors-destroy-quality-life/ Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:05:19 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17586/ The benefits of a plant-based diet are clear.  Here are my top 5 non-nutrition factors affecting quality of life, plus practical tips for a more satisfying life.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Olympic Team Nutritionist Talks About Energy Balance and Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/olympic-team-nutritionist-talks-energy-balance-and-diet/ Fri, 25 Aug 2017 16:14:09 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17048/ When working with an Olympic team, I saw that athletes didn’t eat or drink anything during their 5-hour practices. But, energy balance is critical to performance.

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Written by Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD, FACSM.

]]> 8 Ways to Be a Better Fitness Walker https://nutritionstudies.org/8-ways-better-fitness-walker/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 20:21:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17031/ Learn about fitness walking from Karen Asp, a plant-powered athlete with six Nordic walking world records. You don’t need fancy equipment and you can do it anywhere.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> Sit Less, Move More: Six Ways to Sneak More Movement into Your Day https://nutritionstudies.org/sit-less-move-more-six-ways-to-sneak-more-movement-into-your-day/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:33:48 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13945 Are you stuck sitting for hours at a time? Want some ideas to help you get up and move more? Feel free to add other ideas in the comments.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

]]> The Art of Aging: Setbacks and Successes https://nutritionstudies.org/art-of-aging-setbacks-and-successes/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 17:11:27 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13498 As we age, we all make choices about our future health. Growing old doesn’t mean you have to become frail. You can still thrive & enjoy life.

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Written by Elaine Mansfield.

]]> Nurse Loses Over 100 Pounds and Overcomes Food & Sugar Addiction https://nutritionstudies.org/nurse-loses-over-100-pounds-and-overcomes-food-sugar-addiction/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:37:45 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13476 Amanda, a critical care nurse with swollen feet, PCOS and hypothyroidism turned her life around after reading The China Study & watching Forks Over Knives.

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Written by Amanda Grimes, MS, RN, CCRN.

]]> From College Football Player to Inactive Life, Now a Fit Father https://nutritionstudies.org/from-college-football-player-to-inactive-life-now-fit-father/ Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:20:07 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12823 On Father’s Day and year round, former Georgia Tech running back inspires dads with tips to commit to a better life for their kids and the whole family.

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Written by Kimatni D. Rawlins.

]]> Do You Eat Your Emotions? How to Help With Binge Eating https://nutritionstudies.org/do-you-eat-your-emotions-how-to-help-with-binge-eating/ Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:37:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12419 Chef Del shares his personal story to inspire others who know a whole foods, plant-based diet is optimal yet have an unproductive relationship with food.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

]]> How to Build Muscle & Be Your Plant-Based Personal Best https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-build-muscle-be-your-plant-based-personal-best/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 15:17:48 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12263 Body building champion and plant-based athlete Robert Cheeke challenges us to get back to the basics of nutrition and discover your best self.

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Written by Robert Cheeke.

]]> How I Lost 65 Pounds, Ran a 5K & Changed My Life https://nutritionstudies.org/how-i-lost-65-pounds-ran-a-5k-and-changed-my-life/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 20:42:49 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12139 As a family, we made the “dramatic” shift to a whole food, plant-based journey and have never looked back.

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Written by Scott Putnam.

]]> Masai and Inuit High-Protein Diets: A Closer Look https://nutritionstudies.org/masai-and-inuit-high-protein-diets-a-closer-look/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:11:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11582 Are the Masai and Inuits as healthy as the Paleo enthusiasts make them out to be?

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Acute Coronary Syndrome Led to a Plant-Based Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/what-i-did-for-life/ Fri, 22 May 2015 08:22:17 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11283 At 83 years young, Sonia suffered from over 75% arterial blockage. She was determined to keep on living. Four years later she shares what she learned.

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Written by Sonia Pressman Fuentes.

]]> Is this the Lean Body You Want for Summer and Life? https://nutritionstudies.org/is-this-the-lean-body-you-want-for-summer-and-life/ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:45:12 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10878 A former Ms. Natural Olympia bodybuilding champion, avid tennis player and performance coach motivates us to increase energy, maximize health and have a lean body.

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Written by Suzanna McGee.

]]> Reasons You Should Include Exercise in Your Diet Plan https://nutritionstudies.org/reasons-you-should-include-exercise-in-your-diet-plan/ Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:43:31 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10873 CNS Medical Director, marathon runner and physician on why you can’t outrun a bad diet.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> 4 Ways to Increase Your Willpower https://nutritionstudies.org/4-ways-to-increase-your-willpower/ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:45:56 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10198 When attempting to make New Year’s Resolutions, or just adopt a new healthy habit, people naturally assume that they will need to use their “willpower.”

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Written by Douglas Lisle, PhD.

]]> No Whey, Man. I’ll Pass on the Protein Powder https://nutritionstudies.org/no-whey-man-ill-pass-on-protein-powder/ Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:54:54 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10070 For the past fifteen years, I have been closely involved with the bodybuilding industry. I have an intimate understanding of how the industry operates. In a nutshell, it is sustained by the supplement companies that sponsor the athletes who represent them. This in turn inspires fans who admire the athletes to purchase the products they represent, thus creating a cycle that drives record sales and profits, all the while potentially harming the health of many involved in the industry later on down the line.

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Written by Robert Cheeke.

]]> The 4 Keys to Strong Bones: Interview with Bone Health Expert Amy Lanou, PhD https://nutritionstudies.org/4-keys-to-strong-bones/ Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:37:18 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10062 Why did you write a book on bone health?
Osteoporosis is a serious problem. One woman in six will fracture a hip during her lifetime, that’s a really high risk. A fairly large number of men will also suffer a hip fracture and once someone does, it's very common that their overall quality of life will decline. Sometimes it puts them on a much faster path to their eventual demise.

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Written by Amy Lanou, PhD.

]]> Getting a jump on the plant-based journey: Two ways exercise speeds successful transition https://nutritionstudies.org/getting-jump-plant-based-journey-two-ways-exercise-speeds-successful-transition/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:59:31 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9238 Our collective consciousness understands that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Written by Lani Muelrath, MA.

]]> Ready to Run a Marathon Powered by Plants? https://nutritionstudies.org/ready-run-marathon-powered-plants/ Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:54:10 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9223 They say pain is nothing but weakness leaving the body. I wholeheartedly agree and believe that every weak atom in my frame must have been jettisoned during a 26.2 mile journey through Richmond, Virginia on November 10, 2012 – one day after my 39th birthday.

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Written by Kimatni D. Rawlins.

]]> Obesity Debate – Something New https://nutritionstudies.org/obesity-debate-something-new/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 20:58:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7750 It seems that no other public health problem gets more attention than the topic of obesity.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> 8 Tips to Prepare Wholistically for Fall https://nutritionstudies.org/8-tips-prepare-wholisitically-fall/ Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:33:28 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=6534 All living creatures on earth are tied to and affected by the cycles of the days, the months and the seasons.

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Written by Jovanka Ciares.

]]> How Can I Lower My Triglycerides? https://nutritionstudies.org/lower-triglycerides/ Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:10:56 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7431 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.

]]> A Lean Muscular Body: A Mere By-Product https://nutritionstudies.org/lean-muscular-body-mere-by-product/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:15:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4736 Those who limit healthy carbohydrates for a prolonged period have been shown to demonstrate mental lethargy and increased general fatigue as the first symptoms.

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

]]> The Alkaline Advantage How pH Promotes Optimal Health and Performance https://nutritionstudies.org/alkaline-advantage-ph-promotes-optimal-health-performance/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:15:02 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4818 It amazes me how little attention the value of balanced pH has garnered from the mainstream medical world. Positive acid/alkaline balance is one of the most important factors in athletic performance.

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

]]> Strength = Endurance https://nutritionstudies.org/strength-endurance/ Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:12:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4816 Building strength to improve running efficiency.

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Written by Brendan Brazier.

]]> The 10 Most Important Actions to Insure Optimum Health https://nutritionstudies.org/10-important-actions-insure-optimum-health/ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:57:12 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4786 Optimum health cannot be bought, it must be earned and it comes with a price. The price of health is healthful living.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> How Your Body Heals Itself https://nutritionstudies.org/body-heals/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:46:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4772 Understanding the extraordinary power of your immune system!

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> Jessica Rucker on Gaining Muscle and Losing Body Fat Without Supplementation https://nutritionstudies.org/jessica-rucker-gaining-muscle-losing-body-fat-without-supplementation/ Sat, 22 May 2010 17:31:56 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14315 Jessica Rucker, accomplished athlete and trainer at the Monkey Bar Gym, speaks about her success in gaining muscle and losing body fat while eating a whole foods, plant-based diet with no supplementation.

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]]> Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu https://nutritionstudies.org/henry-akins-rickson-gracie-black-belt-in-brazilian-jiu-jitsu/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:39:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14320 Henry Akins, Rickson Gracie black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu speaks about his success in athletics while eating a plant-based diet.

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]]> Jon Hinds, Owner and Founder of the Monkey Bar Gym https://nutritionstudies.org/jon-hinds-owner-founder-monkey-bar-gym/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:41:43 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=14324 Jon Hinds speaks about his transition from the typical athlete’s diet of protein shakes to a totally plant-based diet, and his recent success in breaking his own lifetime records after stopping all protein powder supplementation.

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]]> Learn How to Live without Arthritis and Joint Pain https://nutritionstudies.org/arthritis-joint-pain/ Sat, 01 Nov 1997 06:41:47 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4822 Learn how to live without this debilitating disease! People in non-western cultures who eat diets low in animal fat and protein have much lower incidences of all types of arthritis!

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]]> Feeling Blue? Here’s How To Feel Better Fast https://nutritionstudies.org/feel-better-fast/ Wed, 15 Oct 1997 22:14:18 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4875 Important strategies for dealing with modern problems that can trick our natural psychology!

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Written by Douglas Lisle, PhD.

]]> Managing and Preventing High Blood Pressure https://nutritionstudies.org/high-blood-pressure/ Wed, 15 Oct 1997 22:08:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4868 Learning to Live Without It.

What is the epidemic condition that causes more death and disability in industrialized countries than any other?

What is the leading reason for visits to doctors and the single biggest justification for drug prescriptions?

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