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Make It Tasty: How Food Descriptions Impact Our Choices

Alexandria Huber-Disla — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:00:15 +0000

What sounds better—a healthy, low-fat vegan black bean burger or a 10-spice smoky black bean burger? What if I told you they were exactly the same? Research has shown that most people gravitate more toward foods described by flavor, not healthfulness. Buffet-style dining halls located at five different college campuses were assigned to use three … Continued

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Written by Alexandria Huber-Disla.

The Hidden Universe Within: Feeding and Nurturing the Microbiome

Steven Disla — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:30:34 +0000

Imagine stepping into a vibrant zoo or, better yet, a bustling planetary system where trillions of creatures of staggering diversity roam, interact, and shape entire worlds. That might sound fantastical, but it’s the everyday reality tucked within us: our microbiome. A landmark study estimated that a typical adult has approximately 30 trillion human cells and … Continued

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Written by Steven Disla.

Everything in Moderation: Wishful Thinking or Wisdom in Action?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 21:15:32 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

How Did the Carnivore Diet Become So Popular?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:02:43 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Is a Healthy Diet More Expensive?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:54:35 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

How to Make Your Healthy Habits More Sustainable

Maxime Sigouin — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:57:02 +0000

You can give anyone an incredible meal plan, a workout program, and all the most useful information, but if they don’t have the correct mindset to do anything with that information, the healthy habits won’t stick.

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Written by Maxime Sigouin.

Empowering Caribbean People to See that Building Healthy Communities is Possible

Liz Ross — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:54:40 +0000

Over the past 60 years, the United States has played a heightened role in shaping the food environment in the Caribbean region through trade agreements that benefit US food corporations.

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Written by Liz Ross.

WFPB Nutrition Fuels Faster and Stronger Half-Marathon

Maxime Sigouin — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:15:14 +0000

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 … Continued

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Written by Maxime Sigouin.

How to Build Healthy Habits

Melanie Cano Fernández, MD — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:12:17 +0000

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 … Continued

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Written by Melanie Cano Fernández, MD.

Toxic Superfoods is Toxic Misinformation

Leigh Ettinger, MD — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:03:58 +0000

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 … Continued

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Written by Leigh Ettinger, MD.

You Are What You Eat: What Does the 2023 Stanford Twins Nutrition Study Really Show?

Rachel Bordoli — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:36:30 +0000

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.

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Written by Rachel Bordoli.

The Case for a Cold Turkey Approach to Animal Foods: A Selection From T. Colin Campbell’s Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 07:08:20 +0000

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?

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

How to Achieve Lasting Change Using a High-Carb WFPB Approach

Maxime Sigouin — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:28:42 +0000

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 … Continued

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Written by Maxime Sigouin.

How Effective Are Campaigns Like Meatless Mondays or Veganuary?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:29:05 +0000

Campaigns like Veganuary and Meatless Monday continue to rise, but how effective are they really?

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Assessing the Top Nutrition Trends: Beyond 2023

Nelson Huber-Disla — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:20:58 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Assessing the Top Nutrition Trends of 2023 (Part One)

Nelson Huber-Disla — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:43:01 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

How CNS Kitchen Has Helped Me Go Beyond Weight Loss to Embrace Whole Health

Julie Johnson — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 07:12:45 +0000

When I joined CNS Kitchen in 2022, I was looking for a community of others who were on a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) journey. At the time, my goal was weight loss. I had been gaining and losing the same ten pounds for over a year. What I didn’t know then was how important the … Continued

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Written by Julie Johnson.

The Impact of Stress on Health and Disease

Frank Sabatino, DC, PhD — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:37:03 +0000

When of the most overlooked factors in our quest for total wellness is how stress impacts health and disease.

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Written by Frank Sabatino, DC, PhD.

Tips for Reducing Hidden Toxins in the Kitchen

Stephanie Peacock, DC — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:42:19 +0000

We spend a lot of time thinking about the foods we routinely eat, and rightly so. Nutrition plays a leading role in determining our health and disease outcomes; with our society facing epidemics of lifestyle-related diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, you might argue nutrition has never been more important. But food isn’t the … Continued

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Written by Stephanie Peacock, DC.

The 9 Pillars of Wellness to Wonderful

Alona Pulde, MD and Matthew Lederman, MD — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:04:08 +0000

Drs. Lederman and Pulde bring the pillars of wellness into their practice through their Essence of Weheal model.

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Written by Alona Pulde, MD and Matthew Lederman, MD.

Is There a Link Between Diet and Pain Symptoms?

Marcela Sandoval-Garza, MD, DipIBLM — Wed, 03 May 2023 11:38:14 +0000

Pain is one of the most frequent chief complaints in primary care settings. But what is it, and how does it relate to diet and medication?

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Written by Marcela Sandoval-Garza, MD, DipIBLM.

Biggest Secret: Health Is in Your Hands

Matija Bilješković — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:08:32 +0000

"Biggest Secret: Health is in your hands" educates local communities and improves food literacy throughout Serbia with public lectures, addressing common misconceptions, myths, and doubts about health and whole food, plant-based (WFPB) nutrition.

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Written by Matija Bilješković.

Something to Chew On: How Does Animal Protein Affect Aging? (Video)

Center for Nutrition Studies — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:01:26 +0000

What does the science of longevity suggest about our food choices? In the following short video, Michael Hollie, MD, discusses the effect of calorie restriction— specifically restricting calories from animal protein—on the mechanisms of aging. (To learn more about longevity, read Dr. Hollie’s article from 2022.) This evidence raises many questions about the standard American, … Continued

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Why Are We Living Shorter Lives?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:33:01 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Can Plant-Based Nutrition Help You Sleep Better?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:03:15 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Nancy Condon’s New Lease on Life: How She Found Support and Success with CNS Kitchen

Nancy Condon — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:58:10 +0000

My whole food, plant-based (WFPB) journey started when I joined the CNS Kitchen community, led by Sharme Ridley and Del Sroufe, and participated in a WFPB Wellness Challenge. At first, the transition was difficult for me, but thanks to the kindness and support of my newly discovered community, I turned that rocky beginning into a … Continued

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Written by Nancy Condon.

Consolidation in the Food System

Steven Disla — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:15:56 +0000

This month a mega-merger was announced between Kroger and Albertsons that could have large ramifications for grocery shopping in American supermarkets while continuing the trend toward further consolidation.

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Written by Steven Disla.

What’s One Essential Component for a Successful Whole Food, Plant-based Program?

Coral Sirett — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:00:34 +0000

Imagine being able to help hundreds of people in your community transform their health with the power of plants. This is exactly what Dr. Walter Vermeulen has achieved and continues to do so. Here's how.

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Written by Coral Sirett.

What Can We Learn From a Century-Old Study on Nutrition and Cancer?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:04:22 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

What Can We Learn From Cancer Trends, 1975–2020?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:43:34 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Kathy Plaza Avoided High Blood Pressure Medication by Adopting a WFPB Lifestyle

Kathy Plaza — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:00:16 +0000

Kathy Plaza gained 50 unwanted pounds and developed high blood pressure after menopause. At the age of 68, hoping to avoid HBP medication, she decided to do something about it. She’s 75 now and still going strong with her WFPB, SOS-free diet.

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Written by Kathy Plaza.

Does it Matter If I Call Myself a Food Addict?

Chef Del Sroufe — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:00:56 +0000

Where is the line that separates normal eating from food addiction? Aren't we all addicted to it to some extent, and don’t we need food to live? I have asked myself these questions many times, and I have tried to answer them with help from professionals and in my own social circles.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

Overeating Causes and Solutions

Frank Dixon — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:46:19 +0000

Food addiction and compulsive overeating are primary causes of obesity—a major problem in the US and many other countries. This article summarizes the causes and solutions to overeating and obesity.

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Written by Frank Dixon.

Which Came First: The Chicken, the Egg, or the Dystopian Nightmare?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:03:25 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

5 Essential Tips for Mindful Eating

Sylvia Lillquist — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:43:33 +0000

Today's society moves so fast that most of us have forgotten what it looks like to be intentional and mindful with our food. In turn, there is a disconnect between the foods we eat and how they make us feel.

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Written by Sylvia Lillquist.

Dr. Robert Maurer on Living Longer and Healthier

Robert Maurer, PhD — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:39:20 +0000

Robert Maurer, PhD, is a speaker at our upcoming Sonoran Sunshine Retreat. Here is a sneak peek into his research and findings on longevity and health as we age.

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Written by Robert Maurer, PhD.

Find out how a jumpstart program can radically change people’s health

Coral Sirett — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:01:44 +0000

Have you ever wanted to bring people together to help them transform their health using a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet, but you’re not sure where to start? Dr. Ted Barnett talks about how to do just that.

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Written by Coral Sirett.

Live Longer, Live Better! Understanding the Research on Longevity

Michael C. Hollie, MD — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:39:12 +0000

With modern medical intervention, many are living longer just so that they can die longer. The good news is, we already know the key to healthy longevity. Scientific research shows us how to extend our lifespan and avoid the common diseases that plague so many Americans.

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Written by Michael C. Hollie, MD.

Sonoran Sunshine Retreat Keynote Speaker, Doctor Vanessa Méndez, Talks Gut Health

Vanessa Méndez, MD — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:02:07 +0000

Have you heard of the gut microbiome? It’s one of the hottest topics in nutrition right now, but what is it? And how can you develop a healthy gut for yourself?

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Written by Vanessa Méndez, MD.

Addressing Health Inequity through Trauma Informed Lifestyle Medicine

Jacque Salomon — Sat, 28 May 2022 14:49:32 +0000

Seeds to Inspire Foundation was founded to transmute privilege into service and bring my healing story—and the knowledge behind it—to communities challenged with health inequity and disparity.

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Written by Jacque Salomon.

How a Breast Cancer Diagnosis Led Me to a Plant-Based Diet

Kelly Klepfer — Wed, 11 May 2022 01:04:27 +0000

After a cancer diagnosis, Kelly got serious about her health for the first time in her life. Here’s her road to adopting a whole food, plant-based diet to save her life.

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Written by Kelly Klepfer.

How I Shed A Third of My Body Weight & Regained My Health

Jeanne Schumacher, M.Ed., Ed.D — Sat, 07 May 2022 14:00:48 +0000

After being rushed to the hospital with a life-threatening illness in 2009, Jeanne Schumacher discovered the profound power of whole food, plant-based nutrition. Read her inspirational story of discovery, recovery, and giving back.

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Written by Jeanne Schumacher, M.Ed., Ed.D.

Weight Loss With Plants Episode 2 – Kelly Houseman

Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:00:27 +0000

Tune in to see how committing to a WFPB lifestyle change affected Kelly’s weight loss and the management of her metastatic breast cancer.

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

Weight Loss With Plants Episode 4 – Ben and Esther Loveridge

Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:00:35 +0000

Not everyone will be ready for change at the same time. Setting a good example and being patient, especially with loved ones, goes a long way toward nourishing healthy behaviors.

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

How These 9 Professionals Use Their Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate

Center for Nutrition Studies — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:36:16 +0000

Learn how these professionals use the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies to complement their careers with the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate.

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Weight Loss With Plants Episode 3 – Al Schmidt

Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:00:55 +0000

Al’s story proves that it’s never too late to make a dietary change. At 80, he overcame his crippling cardiac disease with WFPB nutrition, and he’s still going strong!

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

A WFPB Diet Helped My Fibroid and Menstrual Pain

Jihye Lee — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:54:26 +0000

Plant-based nutrition can produce profound benefits for those suffering from hormone-related conditions and diseases, including several which affect huge proportions of the American and global population.

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Written by Jihye Lee.

Overcoming My Junk Food Addiction

Evon Dennis — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:00:29 +0000

Knowing what to eat is only the first step. The psychological barriers of lifestyle change are very real, and often intensely personal.

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Written by Evon Dennis.

Steps to Go from Meat Eating to Whole Food, Plant-Based

Elizabeth Hubbell — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:22:11 +0000

Optimal health isn’t just a switch you can flip. It often takes a long time to achieve our health goals, with many unforeseen stages between here and there.

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Written by Elizabeth Hubbell.

Mistakes We Make When Going Plant Based & How to Avoid Them

Chef Del Sroufe — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:10:34 +0000

There are many challenges when switching to a new lifestyle, and your challenges are often going to be unique to your particular situation. Your background, your environment, the support systems that you choose to take advantage of—all of these can have a major impact on your success.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

Weight Loss With Plants Episode 1 – Tim & Heather Kaufman

Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:28:56 +0000

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.

Now Is the Time for Direct Action

Meryl Fury, RN — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:48:18 +0000

Helping the environment isn’t as tricky as we think. Actions like learning plant-based recipes, reading food labels, and supporting local farmers’ markets can have a long-lasting impact.

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Written by Meryl Fury, RN.

Plant-Based Nutrition Student Spotlight: Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:10:11 +0000

Internationally-recognized comedian shares her plant-based journey, and her passion for helping others along the path toward better health.

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Written by Tig Notaro.

Mel’s Plant-Based Journey From Heart Disease to Health

Sherry Shrallow, LCSW — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:14:58 +0000

Never underestimate the power of planting the seeds of change in others. Let yourself be a good example and a resource for transformation.

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Written by Sherry Shrallow, LCSW.

Married Couple Find Renewed Health & Lose a Combined 200 lbs With a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet

Esther Loveridge — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:01:55 +0000

There’s no such thing as “too late.” Choosing health can have a profound effect on your life, and enrich the lives of those around you.

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Written by Esther Loveridge.

How a Nurse Practitioner Saved Her Health With a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet

Laura Valero, NP — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:07:34 +0000

The health journey isn’t always easy. It requires not just expert information, but also implementing what we learn in a way that sticks.

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Written by Laura Valero, NP.

From Plant to Planet: Nudge your way towards healthier, more sustainable food habits (Book Excerpt)

Vivienne Alexa Robinson & Poornima Luthra, PhD — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:13:39 +0000

In this excerpt, authors of From Plant to Planet identify and address the most common barriers that prevent dietary lifestyle change.

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Written by Vivienne Alexa Robinson & Poornima Luthra, PhD.

Recovery From Eating Disorders – My Plant-Based Journey

April Duckworth — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:26:10 +0000

This article contains material regarding eating disorders that may be triggering for some readers. According to the American Psychiatric Association, eating disorders are illnesses in which people experience severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. People with eating disorders typically become preoccupied with food and with their body weight. An eating … Continued

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Written by April Duckworth.

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.

WFPB Success: Changing My Life in 20 Days

Beverly Valley — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:25 +0000

Many people rationalize not switching to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, even if their heart and their gut tells them to. Beverly, a winner of Chef Del’s Diet Daze 20-Day Challenge, tells us what finally made her prioritize the switch to a healthier way of life.

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Written by Beverly Valley.

Chef Del’s Plant-Based Secret Ingredients

Chef Del Sroufe — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:13:10 +0000

Most people are used to throwing away perfectly edible, nutritious, and tasty plant parts. Learn how you can use them to elevate your cooking!

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

Chef Del’s Essential Plant-Based Kitchen Equipment

Chef Del Sroufe — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:43:39 +0000

Want to start cooking more for yourself but feel stumped by how to outfit your kitchen with all the right tools? Chef Del gives his down-to-earth, practical list of essential kitchen equipment to set you up for success.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

Busting Nutrition Myths: How Plant-Based Diets Are Healthy for Children & Families

Isabel Lu — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 18:01:32 +0000

In the Center for Nutrition Studies’ upcoming Plant Forward Virtual Workshop Series, Dr. Shah will share her insights into how to make a whole food, plant-based diet sustainable for you and your family. Read more about her work and her most recent book, co-authored with Brenda Davis, RD. Nutrition can be a controversial topic. Doctors, … Continued

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Written by Isabel Lu.

The Support You Need: Tips to Help Maintain Your Weight Loss Goals

Chef Del Sroufe — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:00:54 +0000

Weight loss goals are easier to achieve and maintain with the proper support. In this article, Del Sroufe gives his advice on types of support and community he finds helpful when it comes to his diet and health.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

How Strict Does My Plant-Based Diet Need To Be?

Thomas Campbell, MD — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:34:45 +0000

Will a tiny bit of oil really hurt you? Can a whole food, plant-based diet be followed just part time? These questions and others are answered by Dr. Thomas Campbell.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

FamilyCook Productions Changes Eating Behavior and Lifestyle

Lynn Fredericks — Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:44 +0000

For decades, our award-winning nutrition education curriculum has influenced hundreds of thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds.

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Written by Lynn Fredericks.

The Power of Support Groups in Lifestyle Change

Isabel Lu — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:52:18 +0000

Research has shown that education, skills development, and social support are critical for long-term lifestyle changes. Community-led plant-based programs can offer much more than traditional diet programs and clinical trials because they engage participants actively to learn how to incorporate healthy habits into established routines.

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Written by Isabel Lu.

“Doctors for Nutrition” Webinars Reinforce Benefits of Plant-Based Diets

Hannah O'Malley — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:01:38 +0000

Doctors For Nutrition provide engaging online and in-person plant-forward nutrition resources and education for healthcare professionals and students.

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Written by Hannah O'Malley.

St. Luke’s University Health Network CSA Feeds Families & Employs Farmers

SLUHN Employee Wellness Team — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:00:14 +0000

The community supported agriculture program at St. Luke’s University Health Network shows that improving access to healthy foods improves health.

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Written by SLUHN Employee Wellness Team.

Farm to Pantry Program Delivers Local Organic Food to Low-Income Communities

Cindy Tegtmeyer — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:00:34 +0000

This Farm to Food Pantry program brings fresh produce from environmentally-conscious local producers to low-income members of the Illinois community.

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Written by Cindy Tegtmeyer.

5 Greta Thunberg-Inspired Ways To Be an Environmentalist

Anna Keeve — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:06 +0000

History was made in 2019 when 17-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts combating climate change. She subsequently won TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year for her environmental activism. Greta is known for being a headstrong environmentalist, but what many people don’t know is that she is … Continued

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Written by Anna Keeve.

Cooking Up Health Program Changes Lifestyles for Doctors & Patients

Melinda Ring, MD — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:05:09 +0000

Cooking Up Health, a course at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern University—educates medical students on lifestyle and nutrition.

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Written by Melinda Ring, MD.

Diversity and Culture: The Missing Link Between Food and Health

Isabel Lu — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:11:47 +0000

The lack of representation of different cultures within the plant-based movement is glaring and the consequences are real. There is an abundance of research showing that culture and culturally relevant nutrition interventions are important for diet change and weight loss among Black and Asian Americans.

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Written by Isabel Lu.

Food for Thought Series: Redefining Science as a Whole

Sia Hurst — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 15:19:47 +0000

Reductionism is the dominant paradigm of science today. It is time to break the chains of reductionism and free science from its profit-driven prison.

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Written by Sia Hurst.

Food for Thought Series: Assessing the Truth Behind Nutrition & Health Claims

Sia Hurst — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:00:44 +0000

The confusion surrounding health claims, and especially claims about the role of nutrition in specific diseases, like type 2 diabetes, can be overwhelming and sometimes discouraging. It often takes great personal responsibility and effort to assess the truth of competing claims. But even then—where do you begin?

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Written by Sia Hurst.

Healthcare vs Disease Response System – Part 1

Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:15:45 +0000

The health care system today is not equipped to establish health, or even prevent disease. Instead, it responds to disease, and it relies on technology to do so. The widespread, and still spreading, use of drugs illustrates this reliance on technology.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

How a Plant-Based Diet Saved Our Lives – Literally!

Bob and Fran German — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:16:45 +0000

Bob and Fran are octogenarians who both faced devastating diseases. With the help of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle, they have their health back and they feel better than ever.

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Written by Bob and Fran German.

When ‘Healthy Eating’ Becomes Bad for Your Mind

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:41:38 +0000

Eating more healthfully is a solution—not a problem, yet some people can turn the desire for optimal wellness into an obsession called orthorexia nervosa.

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Written by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.

How to Eat Plant-Based in the Military

Kelsey Carlton — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:28:41 +0000

Eating a whole food, plant-based diet while sustaining a healthy lifestyle can be done from boot camp to base to deployment — anywhere in the world.

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Written by Kelsey Carlton.

Results From 8-Week Whole Food, Plant-Based Study Are a Success

Thomas Campbell, MD — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:00:33 +0000

Dr. Thomas Campbell and his team recently published results from their highly successful whole food, plant-based nutrition lifestyle modification program. Read an excerpt from the published paper, “Evaluation of an Eight-Week Whole-Food Plant-Based Lifestyle Modification Program.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

Fitness Over 50: 7 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Can Help Women Stay Active

Debbie Ingram — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:04:00 +0000

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.

3-Day Whole Food, Plant-Based Meal Plan

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:33:39 +0000

Need some inspiration to jump-start your foray into a plant-based lifestyle? This easy whole food, plant-based meal plan has some tasty recipes to whet your appetite.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

The Scoop on the Habit Loop – How to Create Healthy Habits

Oonagh Duncan — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:27:03 +0000

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.

Plant Strong Collegiate Swimming Champion & Her Plant-Based Family Legacy

Crile Hart — Fri, 24 May 2019 13:51:38 +0000

I was born into an athletic, plant-based family. My grandfather is Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, Jr., and I was raised plant-based. I now swim competitively and have won championships all while powered by plants.

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Written by Crile Hart.

From Overweight, Asthmatic Child to Thriving, Athletic Adult – A Plant-Based Miracle

Matthew Nagra, ND — Thu, 23 May 2019 14:00:06 +0000

A whole food, plant-based diet neutralized my childhood asthma and dramatically improved my athletic performance.

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Written by Matthew Nagra, ND.

Go From Underweight to Healthy Weight With These Plant-Based Tips

Theresa “Sam” Houghton — Thu, 16 May 2019 13:23:57 +0000

Are you losing too much weight on a vegan diet? Or would you like to gain weight? Here are simple strategies for gaining weight on a whole food, plant-based diet.

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Written by Theresa “Sam” Houghton.

From Junk Food to Plant-Based Eating: How I Made the Switch in 5 Steps

Elizabeth Zarrella Maglio, MSW — Fri, 10 May 2019 19:21:00 +0000

Adopting a whole food, plant-based diet is a lifestyle change and one that you will benefit from for years to come. Making the transition to plant-based eating can be simple with these 5 helpful steps.

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Written by Elizabeth Zarrella Maglio, MSW.

The 4Leaf Survey: An Important Diagnostic Tool for Doctors

James M. Sheppard, MD — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:17:35 +0000

Medical doctors have found the 4Leaf Survey to be a useful tool in helping their patients understand what constitutes a health-promoting diet. Some doctors are now entering the patient’s survey score in their medical records as a vital sign.

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Written by James M. Sheppard, MD.

8 Steps for a Successful Transition to Plant-Based Eating

Sally Lipsky, PhD — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:47:44 +0000

If you are a plant-based beginner and transitioning to a plant-centered diet, here are eight steps to make the change less overwhelming and substantially more successful.

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Written by Sally Lipsky, 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.

Bridging the Gap Between the Wellness Industry & Medical Field Using Plant-Based Nutrition

Maria Chatman — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:48:54 +0000

Lifestyle factors are starting to be incorporated into more treatment plans through lifestyle medicine. A plant-based diet can help bring wellness professionals together with medical professionals to work as a team.

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Written by Maria Chatman.

Growing Ultra: One Teen’s Path to Plant-Based Ultra Running

Jarod Contreras — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:17:21 +0000

Jarod is a vegan teenage ultra trail runner who completed his first race at the Bryce Canyon 100. He fueled his running on a whole food, plant-based diet.

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Written by Jarod Contreras.

7 Anti-Aging Hacks for a Longer and Healthier Life

Karen Asp, MA — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:09:52 +0000

Slow the hands of time and age with more grace, energy and vitality with 248 strategies that encompass diet, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle. In this book excerpt, Asp shares 8 of her favorite lifestyle hacks.

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Written by Karen Asp, MA.

Plant-Based Weight Loss: Maximize Your Exercise Plan

Karen Asp, MA — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:24:29 +0000

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.

Treating Sleep Apnea With Diet and Lifestyle

Dustin Rudolph, PharmD — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:44:32 +0000

What is sleep apnea? What are the causes and treatments? How can a whole food, plant-based lifestyle help?

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

Plant-Powered Workout: Eating Around Your Exercise Schedule

Alison Ozgur, MAT, MHS, RDN, DipACLM — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:52:12 +0000

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.

Research Confirms a Plant-Based Diet Can Help You Live Longer

Conor Kerley, PhD — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:52:03 +0000

Nutrition is important, but which aspects of nutrition? Why are there blue zones where people live longer? Learn more about just how important food is for your health and life longevity.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

Food versus Medicine: Preventing and Treating Breast and Prostate Cancer

Dustin Rudolph, PharmD — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:02:57 +0000

Why turn to surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation to fight cancer when food is cancer’s enemy? Shouldn’t we implement diet and lifestyle changes along with medical interventions when facing cancer?

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Written by Dustin Rudolph, PharmD.

Behavior Change Is Key for a Plant-Based Lifestyle Transformation

Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 18:16:49 +0000

These neurologists say that habits and behavior change are necessary for a successful transition to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle.

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Written by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD.

What Is a Whole Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:07:57 +0000

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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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.