Episode 2 of Healthy Living in a Toxic World has been live for a week now, hope you have caught it! It was a real honor to have the opportunity to interview Dr. T. Colin Campbell, author of the China Study, and Founder of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies at my alma mater Cornell University. You may have also seen Dr. Campbell in awesome plant-based focused documentaries such as Forks Over Knives. Dr. Campbell and I discussed the wide range of diseases that can benefit or be healed just by switching to a plant-based lifestyle. One of the most interesting nuggets I took from our conversation was the origin of the protein myth. Dr. Campbell mentions that this idea that we need excessive amounts of animal protein actually started after a study on dogs (not humans) was published in the 1800s and showed that the animals were weaker with a lower consumption of protein. Crazy huh?
As you may know, as a nutritionist I believe in bio-individuality and that we all need to find the unique balance of foods that work for our bodies. That said, I do believe that EVERYONE can benefit from eating more plant-based foods, and eliminating processed foods. Take a look at your diet today, and see how you can add in more organic fresh fruits and vegetables whether it be including smoothies, juices, fresh salads, or additional sides.
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