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T. Colin Campbell, PhD

T. Colin Campbell has revolutionized how we think of nutrition for decades. Now—for the health of our bodies and the world’s communities, for the restoration of ecological balance—it’s time we put that knowledge into practice.

T. Colin Campbell, PhD working in a lab

Over 350 research publications, most of which are peer-reviewed

An endowed chair at Cornell University, and the lead scientist on The China Study

“The Grand Prix of epidemiology.”—New York Times

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Upcoming event 03/19/2025

Spotlight on Health Webinar – Eating for Wellness: It’s Not Rocket Science

Join Dr. Michael Hollie on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, for a lively and inspiring conversation with Dr. Niki Davis. Dr. Davis was an engineer and rocket scientist before starting her career in medicine. You will learn what motivated her career switch and how she uses WFPB nutrition as the foundation for her approach to wellness in her telemedicine practice. The evening’s conversation will touch on topics ranging from heart disease and cancer to diabetes and weight management. Whether you are new to the whole food, plant-based lifestyle or more experienced, you will gain practical takeaways for your plant-based journey.

03/19/2025

Upcoming event 04/05/2025

WFPB Cooking: Bread Baking 101

In Whole Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) Cooking: Bread Baking 101, you will learn the fundamentals of baking with whole grains and other minimally processed plant-based ingredients. We will explore how to choose and incorporate numerous flours, seeds, and natural sweeteners; we will also touch on the nutritional benefits of WFPB bread. You will learn essential bread-making techniques—such as mixing, kneading, and proofing dough—and methods for achieving the perfect crust and crumb. Participants will practice WFPB baking techniques by making various breads, including whole wheat loaves, flatbreads, and rolls, and will learn to create flavor using herbs, spices, and other healthy plant-based ingredients. You will also learn how to troubleshoot common issues, such as a dense texture or a lack of rise. By the end of the class, you will have the skills to bake healthy plant-based bread from scratch and experiment with your own recipes.

04/05/2025

Upcoming event 05/17/2025

The Total Health Experience: Eat, Play, Learn

The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies is excited to present its Caribbean Beach immersion program at the Gran Ventana Resort—the perfect opportunity to relax, focus on wellness, and connect with a supportive community.

05/17/2025

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When Unhealthy Is Normal: The Social Spread of Disease (Video)

In the following video, Thomas Campbell, MD, discusses how numerous unhealthy behaviors and outcomes can spread through personal networks, even as far as three degrees of separation. As you watch the video, consider the flip side. If social connections are conducive to unhealthy outcomes, why not also health? What might this signal about the potential … Continued

Disease

The Psychological Toll of Living with Preventable Disease

Although we all know on some level that the state of health in the US is not in a good place, it can be difficult to quantify exactly what that looks like. There are multiple layers of failure, and some are more immediately apparent than others. The physical challenges of living with disease are the … Continued

Social Issues

How Annice Transformed Her Life and Health with a Plant-Based Diet

I am not perfect, but I would like to be. It seems that every story about whole food, plant-based (WFPB) nutrition I read in magazines or books or hear on podcasts celebrates someone who discovered the diet and suddenly changed their lifestyle, losing an astounding amount of weight. I envy their resolve and don’t understand … Continued

Success Stories

Fish Farming and Aquatic Life

Aquatic ecosystems worldwide are facing severe challenges according to nearly every available metric. Recent reports indicate that shark and stingray populations have been halved since 1970, trends which echo earlier studies showing a 49% decline in fish populations between 1970 and 2012.[1][2] Today, nearly 90% of global marine fish stocks are fully exploited, overexploited, or … Continued

Food Sustainability

What Makes Animal Protein High Quality?

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?

Nutrition Science

Community Is an Essential Health Need

Psychologists and sociologists have long known how important a sense of belonging is for overall welfare. “[It] is a powerful, fundamental, and extremely pervasive motivation,” write the authors of an article published in Psychological Bulletin.[1] Abraham Maslow, the psychologist famous for conceptualizing the hierarchy of needs, which he published in his 1943 paper “A Theory … Continued

Social Issues

What You Order Might Be Influencing Strangers

We might expect our food choices to affect the choices of those around us and vice versa. But do we appreciate how significant this effect can be? Are some people’s dietary choices more susceptible to social influences than others? Is there a limit to that influence? These are just a few of the questions researchers … Continued

Social Issues

Plant-Based Breakfast and Brunch Ideas

Are you looking for tasty and healthy recipes to start your day? These plant-based breakfast and brunch ideas, made with minimally processed ingredients, are the perfect way to kick off your morning with energy and flavor.

In The Kitchen

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

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

Nutrition Science