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American Medical Association Names Plant-Based Diet Part of Breast Cancer Prevention Strategy

Nelson Huber-Disla — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:41:00 +0000

This summer, the House of Delegates (HOD) of the American Medical Association (AMA) convened for its annual meeting in Chicago.[1] The HOD, which comprises 733 delegates, is the policy-making body of the AMA. As such, they have the potential to influence medical practice and reimbursement nationwide. Their annual meetings cover many topics, including, this year, … Continued

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Who’s Controlling the Health Narrative? How Media Trends Are Rewriting Public Health

Klaus Mitchell — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:04:09 +0000

In the not-so-distant past, most of our health information came from textbooks, physicians, and peer-reviewed journals. Today, it comes largely from viral social media posts, including TikTok videos and Instagram reels, many of which have more flair than facts. The line between education and entertainment has blurred, giving rise to what some now call “health … Continued

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Written by Klaus Mitchell.

What Makes Animal Protein High Quality?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:09:13 +0000

How have different proteins been measured historically, and are these measures useful when assessing the healthfulness of foods today? And, is animal protein high-quality?

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Dr. Denis Burkitt: A Wide Angle View of the Proverbial Elephant

Rachel Bordoli — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:54:59 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I am still feeling rather sad about the untimely passing of Dr. McDougall. I guess I had been counting on him being around for another couple of decades. Before his passing, I’d seen only a couple interviews and had never read his books. So it felt appropriate and consoling … Continued

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Written by Rachel Bordoli.

Nutrition Confusion is the Underlying Epidemic: A Selection from T. Colin Campbell’s The Future of Nutrition

T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:05:06 +0000

This excerpt discusses the inadequate level of nutrition-related knowledge typical in our society that is leading to overall nutrition confusion in today’s society.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

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.

New to an Oil-Free Diet? Here’s What You Need to Know

Center for Nutrition Studies — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:00:56 +0000

The amount of information published about oil can be overwhelming. Is it good for you? Is it bad for you? Is going oil free really even possible? We set the record straight with research fresh from the experts.

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Written by Center for Nutrition Studies.

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.

Why Breadth Is Important: A Selection from Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s The Future of Nutrition

Nelson Huber-Disla & T. Colin Campbell, PhD — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:55:55 +0000

This excerpt taken from Dr. Campbell’s The Future of Nutrition (2020) explains why breadth of effect is critical when assessing health and nutrition protocols, and explores how the current reductionist medical paradigm ignores this criterion. To learn more about The Future of Nutrition, read our dedicated webpage. To learn more about reductionism and its alternative, … Continued

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

Does Caffeine Have a Place in a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?

Nelson Huber-Disla — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:40:59 +0000

85 percent of Americans consume caffeine every single day. But, is caffeine healthy and does it have a place in a whole food, plant-based diet?

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Written by Nelson Huber-Disla.

Erythritol, a Bittersweet Ingredient: Are We Better Off Without It?

Daniel L. Chen, MD, FACP, DipABLM — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:26:33 +0000

Erythritol has become a very popular artificial sweetener, with only 6% of the calories but 60–80% of the sweetness of sugar. But is it healthy?

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Written by Daniel L. Chen, MD, FACP, DipABLM.

Can a Plant-Based Diet Prevent Cognitive Decline?

Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:30:57 +0000

A plant-based diet may improve health and prevent cognitive deterioration. Want to lower your risk of chronic diseases and preserve your brain health? Try a plant-based diet today.

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Written by Dean & Ayesha Sherzai, MD.

Life Without Coffee (Or Less of It) – 3 Tips to Lower Caffeine Intake

Heather McClees — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:34:53 +0000

Coffee does have some health benefits when consumed in moderation. Unfortunately, coffee can have negative effects as well. Too much caffeine can lead to headaches, anxiety, insomnia, and high blood pressure.

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Written by Heather McClees.