You may know that at NutrientRich.com, we exclusively deliver The Top 12 Findings of The China Study,  as written with the authors of this, the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted.

Findings such as:

• Don’t worry too much about single nutrients, single foods, or single supplements.

• 2.Breast cancer is not just a function of fat intake.
• 3.Blood cholesterol is a predictor not only of heart disease risk, but also
  of cancer.
• 4.By adopting a nutrient rich diet and an active lifestyle, the risks for
  several diseases are reduced at the same time, without even thinking
  about it.
• 5.When a virus strikes, what you eat plays a vital role in your overall
  health.
• 6.It’s not just about how much you eat, it’s what you eat.
• 7. You can virtually eliminate your risk of heart disease,
• …
• 13. Even though many of us worry about getting enough protein, evidence
  suggests that the real danger is consuming too much protein,
  especially if it is protein from the wrong foods.

This document reveals the relationship between diet and disease and is a precursor to the book The China Study.

Since it’s publication, in 2004, T Colin Campbell has started the T. Colin Campbell Foundation and has made major strides in promoting a plant based diet all over the world.

Recently, he was on Larry King Live and that’s where this post really starts.

Note: At about min: 10:38 you’ll see Dr Campbell.

This media clip starts off talking about the e coli contamination of our meats, which were unfortunately causes of death for a number children in this case, and their parents and associates who have taken up activism as a result.

What’s so transparent about the 4-5 people on this CNN panel is the predictable perspectives of each person – that of a practical scientist who is  clearly the most properly educated person on the subject of nutrition among the panelists (T. Colin Campbell), a traditional 4-food groups nutritionist, a “chef” and a newbie vegetarian who is on and off. As well, a meat industry representative.

Each is uniquely motivated by their work and industry and the story that’s consistent with it. Each is tuned into the story reinforced by their interests. Not to imply that anyone had bad interests, but when it comes to the nutrition game, many interests may be no good for you.

Now each professional made sense, and all make interesting points at one point of another, but clearly each is not working from the same body of knowledge and experience. Here’s where you as a consumer have to do your own research, get educated and make wise decisions.

Whatever you do, do not” follow Larry Kings method for coming to conclusions about meat.

From statements about “bacon”, to outdated nutritional arguments, to industry interests, to justifying the consumption of meat based on taste, this interview is a great example why people get so confused.

I don’t think this video came even close to the real argument, which is not about complete protein, it’s not about calories, or taste, or how much money has been spent on food safety… significant amounts of animal protein promote cancer!

Significant consumption of meat (animal protein and products) also causes heart disease!… I could go on.

Have a watch of this clip – Is Meat Safe?

Let me know what you think.

And read The China Study.

Before you respond conclusively about whether meat is safe, from any perspective beyond first hand research that’s at least 20-40 years old on the subject, just share your observations like I am and let’s have a discussion.

John Allen Mollenhauer

PS: The Chef’s observation that because “we have eyes in the front of our head, long legs ‘sharp teeth’ (see the tiger above and then tell me how sharp our teeth are) and can track down stupider animals to eat…” is not a very conclusive argument for whether we should be be eating a meat-based diet.

In my next post I’m going to share what I think the argument should have been and what I think Dr Campbell needs to delve into next time he gets this opportunity.

Of course, I know it’s Larry King, not the Healthy Lifestyle Expo.

Nice Job Dr Campbell!

“For almost 50 years, I have designed and directed large research projects in the areas of nutrition and health.  As a result of this experience, I have come to realize that most nutrition and health information is very misleading. It is no coincidence that we now have a health care crisis which is very expensive and which compromises the quality of life for millions of Americans and others living on a Western-style diet.”  

My good friend and mentor T. Colin Campbell just went live with his foundation for plant-based nutrition, with amazing information on diet, disease and health. And what a major achievement, especially when you consider the incredible legacy leading up to the creation of this foundation that delivers online ecourses from Cornell.

T Colin Campbell, Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry, besides holding just about every major policy position on nutrition in this country, is the primary author of The China Study – “the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted” – New York Times.

About 5 years ago when The China Study was being written, I was privileged to be amongst a select few to share some praise for the book -

“If you’re looking to enhance your health, performance and your success read The China Study immediately. Finally, scientifically valid guidance on how much protein we need and where we should get it. The impact of these findings is enormous.”

John Allen Mollenhauer
Founder, MyTrainer.com and NutrientRich.com

This book has startling implications for diet, weight loss and long term health, not to mention the health of our planet.

For nearly 50 years he ran this study, with funding from the NIH (National Institutes of Health) and findings that are so statistically significant, it earned that title of “the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted”. The findings around animal protein consumption and the development of cancer alone, part of a mere 3% of the study’s findings that have been mined to date, are alone worth reading The China Study, which was written as an amazingly easy-to-read book.

You can learn more about this now bestselling book The China Study, with over 350,000 copies in print, right here. You will soon see The Top 12 Findings of The China Study, exclusively on our newly revamped website in the coming weeks, which the authors T Colin and his son Tom authored for NutrientRich.com when we launched in 2005.

Now, T Colin Campbell has done it again, with the launch of the T Colin Campbell Foundation. Here again, is the link to the foundation where you will learn sound one-of-kind-science on health and nutrition, which we will often reference here at NutrientRich.com.

I highly recommend that you take the certificate program, being offered by eCornell.

Enjoy!

~ John Allen Mollenhauer