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4 Reasons Why Superfoods Can Be Dangerous

Nelson Huber-Disla — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:35:33 +0000

The concept of “superfoods” is an old one, but it has become even more popular as sections of society have become more health conscious and desperate to combat chronic lifestyle-related diseases. Unfortunately, this focus on individual foods has downsides, even in the case of legitimately healthful foods.

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

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.

Hullabaloo! A State of Confused Noise Surrounding Meat Consumption

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:36:09 +0000

There’s a big story making all the lead news outlets today that is the very definition of ‘fake news'. It concerns a new report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, titled “Unprocessed red meat and processed meat consumption: dietary guideline recommendations” from the NutriRECS consortium.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

The Plant-Based Milk Controversy & Why Cow’s Milk Should NOT Be Recommended for Children

Sarah Johnson Dwyer, MHA — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:01:32 +0000

There has been an influx of debate through media on plant-based milk and cow’s milk, especially when it comes to children. A whole food, plant-based diet is the best choice for healthy living and disease prevention in both children and adults.

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Written by Sarah Johnson Dwyer, MHA.

Ending World Hunger or Boosting Agribusiness? Gates Foundation Launches Ceres2030

Jonathan R. Latham, PhD — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:00:37 +0000

Ceres2030, a new initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, claims to seek sustainable solutions to world hunger, but is it just pushing the agribusiness agenda of chemicals and GMOs?

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Written by Jonathan R. Latham, PhD.

Dr. T. Colin Campbell Responds to Reports on Cornell Scientist Brian Wansink

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:52:09 +0000

Dr. T. Colin Campbell responds to The New York Times and The Atlantic regarding nutrition research and Cornell Professor Brian Wansink’s academic misconduct.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Eggs—New Heart Health Food, or Rotten Reporting?

Conor Kerley, PhD — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 20:05:32 +0000

An egg a day to keep the doctor away? A study found a correlation between egg consumption and lower rates of heart disease, but that correlation may be explained by other factors.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

Can Asparagus Cause Cancer or Can it Help Prevent Cancer?

Conor Kerley, PhD — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:28:55 +0000

A compound in asparagus and some other foods, called asparagine, was linked to breast cancer. Before we cut asparagus from out diet, consider these points regarding the study.

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Written by Conor Kerley, PhD.

The PURE Study’s Conclusions on Fats and Carbs Are Misleading

Conor Kerley, PhD — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:30:17 +0000

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.

Nutrition is a Democratic Topic in This Life Changing Writing Class

Kimberly Ramírez, PhD — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 17:07:03 +0000

Comparing the Standard American Diet with a Plant-Based Diet serves as a model resource for learning basic argumentative skills. It also becomes life changing for many students.

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Written by Kimberly Ramírez, PhD.

Nutrition in Popular Media: A Plant Paradox

T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas Campbell, MD — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:34:33 +0000

In this webinar hosted by eCornell, T. Colin Campbell, PhD and Thomas M. Campbell, MD, bestselling coauthors of The China Study, discuss nutrition science as it is presented in the popular media.

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

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Your Credibility Is Tarnished Part 2

Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., MD — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 15:11:50 +0000

Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., MD and patients were interviewed by the BBC. He responds to the surprising, disappointing "Clean Eating-The Dirty Truth” program.

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Written by Caldwell Esselstyn Jr., MD.

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Your Credibility Is Tarnished

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 21:45:41 +0000

Dr. Giles Yeo interviewed me for the BBC. It is now abundantly clear that Yeo and the BBC intended to disparage the notion that food matters for our health.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

The Mindful Plant-Based: Happy, Healthy, Here and Now

Lani Muelrath, MA — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:31:14 +0000

Have you built a wall of deprivation-driven tension around food? If we are constantly on the way to a perfect-health future, are we ever going to enjoy it?

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Written by Lani Muelrath, MA.

Got Heart Disease or Diabetes? You May Want to Find a New Doctor!

Patricia Slimbarski — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:30:31 +0000

After 5 coronary artery bypasses, 8 stents, angina and depression, Patricia knew her doctors could not fix her. Then she found a plant-based cardiologist.

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Written by Patricia Slimbarski.

Selling Fat: The Recipe for a Low-Carb Diet Book

Thomas Campbell, MD — Tue, 03 May 2016 16:38:40 +0000

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.

Gluten Fears & Facts: Is Wheat Truly Terrible?

Thomas Campbell, MD — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 15:18:35 +0000

What is real and what is overblown in the growing number of gluten intolerance cases? Maybe sugar, fat, dairy and salt have something to do with it...

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

Milk: Is It the Elixir We’ve Been Sold?

Joe Keon — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:58:52 +0000

Milk sales first began to slow in the US in 1970, and the industry has been scrambling to stop the free fall ever since. Although the connection between milk, calcium, and bone health has been the cornerstone of dairy advertising, the industry has also engaged in continual efforts to expand the image of what milk can do for Americans. But no matter what purported benefits they use to entice consumers, the dairy industry has been plagued by an absence of credible research to support their assertions.

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Written by Joe Keon.

‘Science’ Is Up For Grabs

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:52:10 +0000

What does it mean to have scientific evidence on our side? It means having added value and, very likely, money in the bank, pure and simple.

So, what’s wrong with that? Nothing—if we really understand what ‘science’ means and if we use it properly and wisely.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Raspberry Ketones: Empty Promises or Miracle Supplement?

Jen Bennett — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:28:23 +0000

Most of you have heard about raspberry ketones right? Or you’ve been told that vitamins are necessary supplements for health that can make up for questionable food choices? What about taking oils to get Omega-3s or following a Paleo, South Beach, Weight Watchers, etc. diet plan? There is an abundance of information broadcast every day by various media outlets and not only is it confusing and contradictory, but it’s probably depleting your health and making you heavier in the long run.

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Written by Jen Bennett.

Oversaturation of Fat in the Media

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

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

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

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Written by Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD.

A Goal of (Profitable) Mediocrity in the Fight Against Heart Disease: The APOC3 Mutation Story.

Thomas Campbell, MD — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:23:01 +0000

On June 19th, an article in the New York Times titled, “In Single Gene, a Path to Fight Heart Attacks,” …

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

‘Fed Up’. Part Two.

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:20:08 +0000

I read with interest the comments on my essay, Fed Up With Fed Up. I particularly welcome the challenges, especially those who thought that I understated the case against sugar.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Fed Up With ‘Fed Up’

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 18:03:03 +0000

In case you missed it, a new diet and health documentary movie called “Fed Up” was released in theaters on May 9. I’ve never written a movie review before—in fact, I am not much of a moviegoer.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

How Do You Like These Apples?

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:15:44 +0000

I am writing in response to George Johnson’s article in the New York Times An Apple a Day, and Other Myths dated 4/21/14. With this title, I am imagining that the New York Times is proposing to be our myth buster.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

Popcorn Is Healthier than Vegetables?

Micaela Karlsen, PhD, MSPH — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:55:55 +0000

With all of the mounting excitement over nutrition and its possibilities in the media, the volume of health messages are increasing and many people are drowning in a sea of confusing and sometimes contradictory information.

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Written by Micaela Karlsen, PhD, MSPH.

Dairy Consumption Leads to Serious Health Outcomes, Not Weight Loss

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:09:23 +0000

There are few if any health topics that are more contentious and personally sensitive than the question of the health benefits and risks of cow's milk and its products.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

How To Sell A Diet Pill

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Sat, 01 Nov 1997 06:45:56 +0000

Maybe a second pill might be found to "correct" the problems created by the first. Did you ever see the pillboxes of our elderly?

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.