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#73 – Dr. Thomas M. Campbell II | The China Study & Plant-Based Nutrition
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Join Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they speak with Dr. Thomas M. Campbell II, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, founder and co-director of the UR Medicine Nutrition in Medicine Research Center, board-certified family physician, obesity medicine specialist, and coauthor of the international bestseller The China Study.
Drawing from decades of experience in nutrition research, clinical practice, and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Campbell shares his unique journey from studying theater and pursuing a career in acting to helping bring one of the world's most influential nutrition books to life alongside his father, Dr. T. Colin Campbell. He reflects on the scientific discoveries that challenged conventional thinking about diet and health, and how those findings continue to shape his work with patients today.
In this episode, Dr. Campbell discusses:
- The story behind The China Study and its lasting impact on nutrition science
- What the evidence says about whole food, plant-based nutrition
- How lifestyle medicine can prevent and treat chronic disease
- Practical ways to help patients adopt lasting dietary change
- Why nutrition deserves a central role in modern healthcare
Blending scientific evidence with years of clinical experience, Dr. Campbell offers a thoughtful perspective on how nutrition can be one of the most powerful tools for improving health, preventing disease, and helping people live longer, healthier lives.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the research behind plant-based nutrition and how simple, evidence-based lifestyle changes can make a meaningful difference in long-term health.
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