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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.
Over 350 research publications, most of which are peer-reviewed
An endowed chair at Cornell University, and the lead scientist on The China Study
For this premiere event, we are returning to Cornell University, where Dr. Campbell conducted groundbreaking research that revolutionized the world’s understanding of nutrition, health, and disease.
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2026 Cooking Retreats at Highlands Nature Sanctuary
The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies is excited to present two incredible cooking retreats, nestled in the stunning Highlands Nature Sanctuary. Alongside culinary creativity, outdoor adventure, and meaningful WFPB community, these retreats offer a refreshingly warm, down-to-earth vibe, much like heading to the family cabin up north. Accommodations are clean, comfortable, and rustic, with an old-school charm that feels familiar and relaxed—perfect for those who value connection over luxury.
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Protein’s Disproportionate Attention in Today’s Healthscape
Christopher Gardner, PhD, of the Stanford Prevention Research Center, will be joining us on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to discuss why protein obsession continues to grow, how it has made its way into the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and whether this intense focus is really justified.
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For this premiere event, we are returning to Cornell University, where Dr. Campbell conducted groundbreaking research that revolutionized the world’s understanding of nutrition, health, and disease.
Ithaca, NY
2026 Cooking Retreats at Highlands Nature Sanctuary
The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies is excited to present two incredible cooking retreats, nestled in the stunning Highlands Nature Sanctuary. Alongside culinary creativity, outdoor adventure, and meaningful WFPB community, these retreats offer a refreshingly warm, down-to-earth vibe, much like heading to the family cabin up north. Accommodations are clean, comfortable, and rustic, with an old-school charm that feels familiar and relaxed—perfect for those who value connection over luxury.
Highland County, OH
Protein’s Disproportionate Attention in Today’s Healthscape
Christopher Gardner, PhD, of the Stanford Prevention Research Center, will be joining us on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to discuss why protein obsession continues to grow, how it has made its way into the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and whether this intense focus is really justified.
Zoom Webinar
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Food is more than sustenance for fueling body and brain; it influences nearly all aspects of human life. From culture and agriculture to economics and the environment, food has always played a vital role in human history. Food marks celebrations, connects us with nature, nourishes body and soul. Food unites us and divides us, provides … Continued
The Upper Safe Limit for Protein Consumption (Excerpt)
This excerpt taken from Dr. Campbell’s The Future of Nutrition (2020) discusses the “upper safe limit” (UL) for dietary protein, set at 35% of total calorie intake by the macronutrients subcommittee of the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) in 2002. Beyond this passage, Dr. Campbell discusses the industry connections of the FNB board members, including … Continued
New Dietary Guidelines Require Radical Change
In a recent article, we discussed some of the key features of the newest edition of the dietary guidelines (2025–2030), including its recommendations for protein, full-fat dairy, processed foods, and alcohol. If you haven’t had a chance to read that article yet, now would be a great time to check it out. As we wrote … Continued
The New Dietary Guidelines: More Triangle Than Pyramid?
Most people never read the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, much less closely enough to keep up with all of the minute changes between each edition, which are released jointly every five years by the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA). I suspect very few people ever change their dietary choices … Continued
In recent years, the phrase environmental tipping points has moved from scientific journals into public conversation. It now appears in climate reports, headlines, and policy debates, most recently and comprehensively in The Global Tipping Points Report for 2025.[1] Yet tipping points are not abstract metaphors or tools of alarm. They describe real, measurable processes within … Continued
The Silent Collapse Beneath the Waves: What Coral Reefs Reveal About a Planet Under Pressure
Scientists are increasingly warning that the world’s warm-water coral reefs have now crossed a global tipping point. This conclusion was recently brought into public focus by the Global Tipping Points report released in October 2025.[1] This report represents the culmination of decades of monitoring, thermal-stress modelling, and ecological observation. It shows that the combined pressures … Continued
The Quiet Acceleration Toward a Plant-Powered Planet
Social change often feels glacial, incremental, fragile, and at risk of slipping backward. History shows that transformation rarely moves in a straight line. Instead, it unfolds in waves, from slow adoption to steady accumulation, and then, suddenly, acceleration. Small shifts compound until they push entire systems past a tipping point. Today, as we confront converging … Continued
Your Must-Try List for 2026! Discover the top recipes our community has been raving about and sharing—if you haven’t tried them yet, be sure to add them to your culinary adventures for the coming year!
How the Low-FODMAP Diet Saved My Colon
Having been an avid plant-based eater for over thirty years, I thought I knew it all. I was never ill, I was full of energy, and, to prove that vegans get enough protein, I even achieved a Guinness World Record in speed skiing with one leg at the age of forty-seven. I thought I knew … Continued