Wellness - Center for Nutrition Studies https://nutritionstudies.org/topics/wellness/ Food. Science. Health. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:32:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 The Impact of Stress on Health and Disease https://nutritionstudies.org/the-impact-of-stress-on-health-and-disease/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:37:03 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=50702 When of the most overlooked factors in our quest for total wellness is how stress impacts health and disease.

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Written by Frank Sabatino, DC, PhD.

]]> How to Shift Your Body Composition With a Whole Food, Plant-Based Lifestyle? https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-shift-your-body-composition-with-a-whole-food-plant-based-lifestyle/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:24:36 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=49281 I initially struggled with this question when I went vegan over eight years ago. Coming from the bodybuilding world, where there is a significant focus on cutting carbs to lose fat and build muscle, it took me years of tweaking my approach and exploring the research to figure out how to do it. Through several … Continued

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Written by Maxime Sigouin.

]]> Does Caffeine Have a Place in a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet? https://nutritionstudies.org/does-caffeine-have-a-place-in-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:40:59 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=49020 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.

]]> Dr. Stephanie Peacock’s Top Foods for Gut Health https://nutritionstudies.org/top-foods-for-gut-health/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 14:00:26 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=46382 Every time we eat, we feed the trillions of bacteria that make up our gut microbiome. Ideally, we should have 300–400 types of these bacteria.[1] But unfortunately, due to processed foods and lack of fiber, many individuals have less than this. This loss of critical microorganisms and the lack of diversity in our microbiome can … Continued

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Written by Stephanie Peacock, DC.

]]> Does it Matter If I Call Myself a Food Addict? https://nutritionstudies.org/does-it-matter-if-i-call-myself-a-food-addict/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:00:56 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44177 Where is the line that separates normal eating from food addiction? Aren't we all addicted to it to some extent, and don’t we need food to live? I have asked myself these questions many times, and I have tried to answer them with help from professionals and in my own social circles.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

]]> 5 Essential Tips for Mindful Eating https://nutritionstudies.org/5-essential-tips-for-mindful-eating/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:43:33 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=44058 Today's society moves so fast that most of us have forgotten what it looks like to be intentional and mindful with our food. In turn, there is a disconnect between the foods we eat and how they make us feel.

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Written by Sylvia Lillquist.

]]> Dr. Robert Maurer on Living Longer and Healthier https://nutritionstudies.org/dr-robert-mauer-on-living-longer-and-healthier/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:39:20 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=43782 Robert Maurer, PhD, is a speaker at our upcoming Sonoran Sunshine Retreat. Here is a sneak peek into his research and findings on longevity and health as we age.

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Written by Robert Maurer, PhD.

]]> Could Journaling be the Missing Link in Your Wellness Journey? https://nutritionstudies.org/food-journal-benefits/ Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:48:36 +0000 https://nutritionstudies.org/?p=38913 Food journaling is often a dreaded task for those trying to lose weight, but for Sharme it was key to her success.

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Written by Sharme Ridley, MEd, EdS.

]]> The Support You Need: Tips to Help Maintain Your Weight Loss Goals https://nutritionstudies.org/the-support-you-need-tips-to-help-maintain-your-weight-loss-goals/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:00:54 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=37932 Weight loss goals are easier to achieve and maintain with the proper support. In this article, Del Sroufe gives his advice on types of support and community he finds helpful when it comes to his diet and health.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

]]> The Power of Support Groups in Lifestyle Change https://nutritionstudies.org/the-power-of-support-groups-in-lifestyle-change/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:52:18 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=36333 Research has shown that education, skills development, and social support are critical for long-term lifestyle changes. Community-led plant-based programs can offer much more than traditional diet programs and clinical trials because they engage participants actively to learn how to incorporate healthy habits into established routines.

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Written by Isabel Lu.

]]> Time Restricted Eating: Nature’s Weight Loss Plan & Alternative to Intermittent Fasting https://nutritionstudies.org/time-restricted-eating-natures-weight-loss-plan-alternative-to-intermittent-fasting/ Fri, 06 Mar 2020 21:08:11 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=30640 Time Restricted Eating is a similar weight loss technique to Intermittent Fasting (IF), but more moderate. Research shows you gain the same physiological benefits as with IF, and it is easier for most people to follow.

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Written by Debbie Ingram.

]]> Healthy Weight Loss = 80% Nutrition + 20% Exercise https://nutritionstudies.org/healthy-weight-loss-80-nutrition-20-exercise/ Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:46:53 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=19163 Many people feel the key to health is the opposite: 80% exercise + 20 % nutrition and stress management. I used to be one of them.

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Written by Terri Edwards.

]]> Got Heart Disease or Diabetes? You May Want to Find a New Doctor! https://nutritionstudies.org/got-heart-disease-or-diabetes-you-may-want-to-find-a-new-doctor/ Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:30:31 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=13487 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.

]]> Do You Eat Your Emotions? How to Help With Binge Eating https://nutritionstudies.org/do-you-eat-your-emotions-how-to-help-with-binge-eating/ Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:37:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=12419 Chef Del shares his personal story to inspire others who know a whole foods, plant-based diet is optimal yet have an unproductive relationship with food.

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Written by Chef Del Sroufe.

]]> FASTING – An Effective Ancient Therapy for Today’s Health Concerns https://nutritionstudies.org/fasting-effective-ancient-therapy-todays-health-concerns/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:54:54 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=8395 If there were a pill that effectively treated high blood pressure, overcame Type II diabetes, consistently produced dramatic improvements in autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, and provided effective relief for asthma attacks and migraine headaches it would be seen as a wonder drug of the highest order.

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Written by Dr. Michael Klaper.

]]> Overcoming Emotional Eating: Techniques for Cultivating Mindfulness https://nutritionstudies.org/overcoming-emotional-eating/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:21:27 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=7737 ​Healthy eating is easy to do when you’re organized, well rested, and being appreciated for your brilliance and hard work, right?

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Written by Becka Kelley.

]]> Plant-Based Diet, Protein and Weight Loss https://nutritionstudies.org/plant-based-diet-protein-weightloss/ Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:29:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=6804 Here’s an interesting bit of research, yet again, that finds that plant-based diets, without counting calories, leads to greater weight loss.

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Written by Thomas Campbell, MD.

]]> Dietary Addictions https://nutritionstudies.org/dietary-addictions/ Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:53:52 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4745 Why eating healthfully is so difficult. Today, most people acknowledge that drugs, including nicotine, alcohol, caffeine and cocaine, are addictive.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

]]> Eating More Calories, Staying Thinner https://nutritionstudies.org/eating-calories-staying-thinner/ Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:08:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4766 Although the average caloric intake of the Chinese is higher than that of Americans (2640 vs. 2360 for adult males), and despite their smaller stature, the Chinese are much thinner than Americans.

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Written by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.

]]> How To Sell A Diet Pill https://nutritionstudies.org/how-to-sell-a-diet-pill/ Sat, 01 Nov 1997 06:45:56 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4830 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.

]]> Fasting – Back to the Future https://nutritionstudies.org/fasting-back-future/ Sat, 01 Nov 1997 06:43:21 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=4828 Although the notion of electing to go without food for prolonged periods of time to improve one's health has not been something commonly considered in recent times, fasting has a long and important history.

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Written by Alan Goldhamer, D.C..

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