The 4 Keys to Strong Bones (Interview)
The 4 Keys to Strong Bones (Interview) By Amy Lanou, PhD November 7, 2014 Updated January 4th, 2019 Why did you write a book on bone health? Osteoporosis is a serious problem. One woman in six will fracture a hip during her lifetime, that’s a really high risk. A fairly large number of men will also suffer […]
A Doctor’s Tips for Choosing a Plant-Based Milk
A Doctor’s Tips for Choosing a Plant-Based Milk By Thomas Campbell, MD July 24, 2017 Updated December 3rd, 2022 There is a proliferating variety of plant-based milks available. Sorry, dairy industry – I’m going to go ahead and use the word “milk”. I commonly get asked about which plant-based milk is the best choice. Briefly, here are some […]
How to Get Calcium Without Dairy
How to Get Calcium Without Dairy By Thomas Campbell, MD December 12, 2014 Updated January 7th, 2019 Because of some of the evidence suggesting milk is unhealthy, I suggest you skip the cow’s milk. However this does not mean that calcium is unimportant. Calcium is vital for bone health. Bone health is incredibly complex, involving many other nutrients […]
12 Frightening Facts About Milk
12 Frightening Facts About Milk By Thomas Campbell, MD October 31, 2014 Updated October 30th, 2020 A large observational cohort study[1] in Sweden found that women consuming more than 3 glasses of milk a day had almost twice the mortality over 20 years compared to those women consuming less than one glass a day. In addition, the high […]
Dairy Industry Creates ‘Calcium Crisis’ To Sell Cow’s Milk
Dairy Industry Creates ‘Calcium Crisis’ To Sell Cow’s Milk By Switch4Good March 27, 2019 Updated October 24th, 2019 In an attempt to offer sound advice, Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall warned the younger generations against “ridiculous” fad diets—specifically those eliminating dairy—as a precaution to the onset of osteoporosis. This well-intentioned yet misled comment was given at a press conference […]
Gastroenterologist Busts Link Between Fermented Dairy and Gut Health
Gastroenterologist Busts Link Between Fermented Dairy and Gut Health By Switch4Good August 16, 2019 Updated January 20th, 2023 Dairy sales are in decline. In 2018 alone, the Dairy Farmers of America reported a $1.1 billion drop in total national milk sales. With the rise in popularity of plant-based milks—which saw a significant 9 percent rise in that […]
7 Strategies for Better Sleep – Why Sleep Health is Important
7 Strategies for Better Sleep – Why Sleep Health is Important By Karen Asp, MA February 23, 2018 Updated March 24th, 2020 Several years ago, I didn’t give sleep much time. If I logged six hours a night, that was good enough. Who really has time to sleep anyway? That’s what I used to say. Now sleep […]
Top 5 Non-Food, Lifestyle Factors That Destroy Quality of Life
Top 5 Non-Food, Lifestyle Factors That Destroy Quality of Life By Thomas Campbell, MD September 29, 2017 Updated March 24th, 2020 Beyond endlessly stuffing our mouths with the standard American diet, these are my top 5 non-nutrition factors that are ruining the quality of our lives. Have you consider these factors, and if so, how are you dealing with […]
Can Plant-Based Nutrition Help You Sleep Better?
Can Plant-Based Nutrition Help You Sleep Better? By Nelson Huber-Disla January 5, 2023 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.[1] It’s also frighteningly common. The majority of adults in developed nations fail to meet the recommended amount […]
How to Get All Your Vitamins and Minerals From Plant-based Meals
How to Get All Your Vitamins and Minerals From Plant-based Meals By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM October 6, 2022 Updated October 14th, 2022 The human body requires a variety of macronutrients and micronutrients to function properly. A well-balanced plant-based diet provides all the macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) we need as long as we eat enough calories. […]