Fat - Health Articles - Nutrition Studies - 1 https://nutritionstudies.org/t/fat/ Food. Science. Health. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:39:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> 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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> The Best Tips for Cooking Without Oil https://nutritionstudies.org/top-tips-for-cooking-without-oil/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:56:31 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44005 There are a plethora of reasons to avoid consuming oil, here are some tips if you are looking to transition to oil-free cooking.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

]]> 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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

]]> 3 Missteps in the 2020-2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines https://nutritionstudies.org/3-missteps-in-the-2020-2025-usda-dietary-guidelines/ Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:26:48 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=34363 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? https://nutritionstudies.org/is-saturated-fat-really-that-bad/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:02:41 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=32014 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.

]]> What Impact Does the Keto Diet Have on Gut Microbiome & Long Term Health? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-impact-does-the-keto-diet-have-on-gut-microbiome-long-term-health/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:52:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30411 Let’s examine the impact of the high fat, low carb diet on the gut microbiome, and the health implications of long-term ketogenic diets. If you want a healthy gut microbiome, and all the benefits that flow from it, the solution is simple: Eat More Plants.

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Written by Robyn Chuter, ND.

]]> Experts Agree: Keto and Vegan Keto Diets Should Be Avoided https://nutritionstudies.org/experts-weigh-in-is-a-keto-or-vegan-keto-diet-ever-good-for-you/ Fri, 17 Jan 2020 21:09:02 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30204 You’ve heard the buzz about how you can lose weight on a keto diet, but is it safe? What about a vegan keto diet? Hear about the science from the experts.

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Written by Anna Keeve.

]]> Can the Ketogenic Diet Cure Cancer? What Does the Science Say? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-the-ketogenic-diet-cure-cancer-what-does-the-science-say/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:19:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28764 The ketogenic diet does not offer the benefits that fasting and plant-based diets provide for cancer patients, in terms of reducing the side-effects of medical treatment and enhancing its effectiveness. But does the keto diet help fight cancer?

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Written by Robyn Chuter, ND.

]]> Fake Meats – How Do Beyond and Impossible Burgers Stack Up From a Health Perspective? https://nutritionstudies.org/fake-meats-how-do-beyond-and-impossible-burgers-stack-up-from-a-health-perspective/ Sat, 19 Oct 2019 15:00:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28911 How do Beyond and Impossible burgers stack up from a health perspective? If your goal is to stick to a whole food, plant-based diet, you might want to take a closer look before sinking your teeth into these beefless patties.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Soy Myths vs Facts: Is Soy Healthy or Not? https://nutritionstudies.org/soy-myths-vs-facts-is-soy-healthy-or-not/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:12:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28487 Is soy dangerous or beneficial? Many people are still uncertain whether this plant-based protein has benefits or is a threat to long-term health. The confusion has given rise to numerous conflicting reports about how soy affects the body.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Why Your Microbiome May Be to Blame for Your Bloating – 5 Tips for Gut Balance https://nutritionstudies.org/why-your-microbiome-may-be-to-blame-for-your-bloating-5-tips-for-gut-balance/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:00:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28129 The wrong food choices can lead to the wrong type of bacteria flourishing in your gut, resulting in a wide range of health problems. A whole food, plant-based diet can turn your gut health around, which can have dramatic, positive effects on the health of all your other systems.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

]]> Do Hormones in Dairy Negatively Affect Your Fertility? https://nutritionstudies.org/do-hormones-in-dairy-negatively-affect-your-fertility/ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 18:27:06 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=28058 The topic of hormones in our food is a hot button issue, and for good reason, as these ingested hormones can be deleterious to our health and fertility. However, dairy is often left out of this discussion when it should be the first food we examine.

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Written by Switch4Good.

]]> Can the Ketogenic Diet Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? https://nutritionstudies.org/can-the-ketogenic-diet-reverse-type-2-diabetes/ Thu, 20 Jun 2019 19:47:07 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27948 Can the keto diet reverse type 2 diabetes or manage it? What does the research say? How does keto compare to a whole food, plant-based diet? Find out the best diet for diabetes management.

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Written by Robyn Chuter, ND.

]]> Does the Ketogenic Diet Really Work for Weight Loss? https://nutritionstudies.org/does-the-ketogenic-diet-really-work-for-weight-loss/ Tue, 07 May 2019 16:07:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=27393 There is a claim that ketogenic diets offer a metabolic advantage over every other type of weight loss diet, including low-carb diets that aren’t ketogenic. Will a keto diet help you lose weight?

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Written by Robyn Chuter, ND.

]]> 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.

]]> Is the Ketogenic Diet Natural for Humans? https://nutritionstudies.org/is-the-ketogenic-diet-natural-for-humans/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:49:54 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=26072 Ketosis is an adaptive state that allowed our ancestors to survive temporary food shortages. Should we aim to keep ourselves in a permanent state of ketosis? Is it a natural for humans?

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Written by Robyn Chuter, ND.

]]> 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.

]]> What Is the Ketogenic Diet? https://nutritionstudies.org/what-is-the-ketogenic-diet/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:19:19 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=24629 The ketogenic diet has become the latest low-carb diet fad. This article answers: what is the keto diet, why was it developed, what are ketone bodies and how do they affect metabolism.

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Written by Robyn Chuter, ND.

]]> The PURE Study’s Conclusions on Fats and Carbs Are Misleading https://nutritionstudies.org/pure-studys-conclusions-fats-carbs-misleading/ Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:30:17 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=18403 The PURE Study sent shockwaves through the nutrition world, but when media headlines appear too good (or too bad) to be true, they often are.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> Multiple Sclerosis and Plant-Based Nutrition https://nutritionstudies.org/multiple-sclerosis-and-plant-based-nutrition/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:14:52 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=17876 What causes multiple sclerosis (MS)? Could a plant-based diet have an effect on MS?

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

]]> Evidence on Nut Consumption and Human Health https://nutritionstudies.org/evidence-nut-consumption-human-health/ Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:35:51 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12962 Eating too much of any rich food, even plants in whole form, may not be a good idea for people with heart disease. However, science shows if eaten in moderation, may provide health benefits.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Why Saturated Fat Is Not the Villain and Plant Oils Are Not a Healthy Alternative https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-oils-are-not-a-healthy-alternative-to-saturated-fat/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:26:22 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12946 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 https://nutritionstudies.org/how-a-heart-attack-saved-my-life/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:05:58 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12934 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.

]]> Selling Fat: The Recipe for a Low-Carb Diet Book https://nutritionstudies.org/selling-fat-recipe-low-carb-diet-book/ Tue, 03 May 2016 16:38:40 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12728 Dr. Tom Campbell explores the most recent wave of popular nutrition information claiming a high-fat diet is the key to weight loss.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Creating Diet And Health Mythology, ‘Eat Fat, Get Thin’ https://nutritionstudies.org/creating-diet-and-health-mythology-eat-fat-get-thin/ Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:17:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12606 Myth-buster Hyman’s claim that fat is good, not bad, is the principal basis for this entire book.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Top 10 Plant-Based Research and News Stories of 2015 https://nutritionstudies.org/top-10-plant-based-research-and-news-stories-of-2015/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:57:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12283 Although whole food, plant based nutrition is not exactly the “new normal” yet, 2015 showed signs of trending popularity as well as scientific research.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Response to NYT article “Could Your Healthy Diet Make Me Fat?” https://nutritionstudies.org/low-fat-vs-low-carb-diets-what-didnt-make-the-nyt/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:36:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12203 I wrote a Letter to the Editor of the New York Times regarding an opinion piece about low-carb diets.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> The Ethics & Science of a Pure Vegan Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/questioning-the-ethics-science-of-a-pure-vegan-diet/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:20:29 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11943 Research shows that a pure whole food plant-based diet may be ideal, but perfection may not always be the ultimate goal.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> USDA Adds to Your Confusion About What to Eat https://nutritionstudies.org/usda-adds-to-your-confusion-about-what-to-eat/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:19:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11588 Dietary Guideline reports are controlled by the USDA, which aids industries that produce disease causing foods.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Dr. Campbell’s Recommendations for Dietary Guidelines https://nutritionstudies.org/2015-dietary-guidelines-commentary/ Mon, 04 May 2015 20:24:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=11092 Submitted to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on April 30, 2015. In 1980, the first report by the Dietary Guidelines (DG) Advisory Committee was authored … Continued

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> 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.

]]> I Should Use Coconut Oil, Right? https://nutritionstudies.org/i-should-use-coconut-oil-right/ Fri, 21 Nov 2014 20:54:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10121 A quick Internet search reveals that coconut oil must be a super healthy food.

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Written by Anne Ledbetter, EdD.

]]> Disease Factors of Animal Proteins & Saturated Fats https://nutritionstudies.org/disease-factors-of-animal-proteins-saturated-fats/ Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:58:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10081 The following video answers a student's question from our October 2014 Campbell’s Office Hours Webinar that was provided for current and past students.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Analysis of the Latest Low-Carb, Low-Fat Study https://nutritionstudies.org/analysis-latest-low-carb-low-fat-study/ Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:51:58 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9741 The following video is a highlight from our first live Campbell’s Office Hours Webinar provided for current and past students.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Oversaturation of Fat in the Media https://nutritionstudies.org/oversaturation-of-fat-in-the-media/ Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:26:28 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=9558 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.

]]> A Fallacious, Faulty and Foolish Discussion About Saturated Fat https://nutritionstudies.org/fallacious-faulty-foolish-discussion-about-saturated-fat/ Fri, 18 Apr 2014 21:26:19 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=8757 The New York Times has done it again, reporting on a summary of studies on the associations of various dietary and clinical risk factors with heart disease in a way that creates, in my opinion, more confusion than clarity.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> The Mystique of Protein and Its Implications https://nutritionstudies.org/mystique-of-protein-implications/ Sun, 19 Jan 2014 17:27:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7954 There are three macronutrients in food: carbohydrates, fat and protein, ‘macro’ in the sense that they comprise almost all of the weight and calories of food. Vitamins and minerals are the micronutrients.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> 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.

]]> More Plants on the Plate https://nutritionstudies.org/plants-plate/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:23:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7744 Crispy, crunchy, colorful, and curiously delicious — all are words that describe a wide variety of vegetable, fruit, and whole-grain dishes.

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Written by Donna Krug.

]]> Do I really have to give up ice cream? https://nutritionstudies.org/question-from-a-fan/ Sun, 27 Oct 2013 16:14:36 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4172 I'm trying to cut down dairy, but do I really have to give up ice cream?

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Conservative Management of Diabetes https://nutritionstudies.org/conservative-management-diabetes/ Tue, 15 Oct 2013 21:58:47 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4858 Powerful Steps You Can Take

THERE IS GENUINE HOPE for those suffering from diabetes.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> 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.

]]> Why Do Prostate Cancer Rates Vary So Much? https://nutritionstudies.org/prostate-cancer/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:09:52 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4881 The toll from prostate cancer is immense. In the U.S., one out of every ten men will be diagnosed with this devastating disease.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Letter to the Editor: Journal of the American Medical Association https://nutritionstudies.org/letter-editor-journal-american-medical-association/ Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:02:05 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4879 Holmes et al, using data from the Nurses' Health Study, report no significant association between breast cancer risk and type of dietary fat consumed, a finding mostly (but not entirely) consistent with earlier reports on this important study.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Food Choices: What to Avoid and Why https://nutritionstudies.org/thinking-straight-food/ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:51:19 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4790 Why making good food choices is sometimes difficult!

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> Applying Results From The China Project https://nutritionstudies.org/applying-results-china-project/ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:09:23 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4738 How do we know that the results from the China Project apply to people in the West. Aren't the Chinese much more physically active than Americans? Could this influence disease outcomes?

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> The ‘Fat Gene’ Dream Machine https://nutritionstudies.org/fat-gene-dream-machine/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:09:23 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4747 I'm talking about the story surrounding the so-called obesity gene and claims that science may soon be able to transform your body into that lean…

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Dietary Fat is Only Partly Where It’s At https://nutritionstudies.org/dietary-fat-partly/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:08:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4862 The breast cancer/dietary fat relationship, once a key point in getting American women to switch their eating habits, has now been seriously challenged. A prominent Harvard study of nearly 90,000 American nurses,

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Fat and Plant-Based Diets https://nutritionstudies.org/fat-plant-based-diets/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:08:25 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4718 I don't argue for a 10% fat diet as the main starting point. Rather, I begin with the view that a plant-based diet is optimal and it just so happens that this diet, when done right

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Is Coconut Oil Healthy or Hazardous? https://nutritionstudies.org/coconut-oil-healthy-hazardous/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:09:57 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10117 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.

]]> A Health Disaster in the Making https://nutritionstudies.org/health-disaster-making/ Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:08:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4749 In 2002, the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) released their most recent recommended nutrient intakes.

Since 1943, the FNB has been telling us how much of each nutrient to consume,…

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> Essential Facts about Fats https://nutritionstudies.org/essential-facts-fats/ Wed, 02 Sep 1998 16:10:49 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4768 Separating fact from fantasy about this important subject!

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> 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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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> Why Parents Should Keep Children Meat and Dairy Free https://nutritionstudies.org/why-parents-should-keep-children-meat-and-dairy-free/ Sat, 02 Aug 1997 13:56:32 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12258 This personal account by Dr. Spock outlines how he realized that parents should steer children away from meat and dairy during early childhood.

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Written by Benjamin Spock, MD.

]]> Reversing Heart Disease with Diet https://nutritionstudies.org/reversing-heart-disease-diet/ Fri, 29 Mar 1996 19:11:03 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4885 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.

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