Episode 35: The Nitty Gritty On Gluten, Oil, And Soy With Dr. Thomas Campbell Of The Campbell Plan
This week’s podcast is pretty special. I had the opportunity to speak with the co-author of one of THE most influential books in health, wellness, and plant-based nutrition. It’s Dr. Thomas Campbell, who cowrote The China Study with his father, Dr. T. Colin Campbell. The book has sold over 1 million copies and inspired the film Forks Over Knives. Their work has transformed thousands of lives across the world, including my own. I’m pretty excited about this one!
Tom and I discuss why he needed to write his new book, The Campbell Plan, his thoughts on the hottest health topics out there – gluten, soy, and oil (you might be surprised to hear what he thinks), raising a healthy family, and the number one thing he says is vital in successfully changing your diet.
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Show Notes:
The Campbell Plan Book + Website + FB
The China Study
Forks Over Knives
T. Colin Campbell Center For Nutrition Studies
Lasagna Recipe
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20 Comments
Michelle
June 11, 2015Not even done listening and I love it. Changing tastebuds is SO true. I had bacon for the first time in forever the other day and really didn’t even like it! (Way too salty) thanks for this interview! My question though, how do I roast veggies with no oil?
Susan
June 12, 2015There are lots of ways to roast without oil. You don’t get the exact same texture but it is still delicious. One trick is to spray the veggies with veggie broth that you have seasoned – it is delicious. Also, roasting juicy veggies with dryer ones helps the overall end-product. Experiment with different temperatures in the oven. Like the adjustment of your taste with bacon, this takes a little getting used to. I now can’t get enough of oven roasted french fries!
Jessica
June 12, 2015Susan, thanks for your awesome answer!!
Jessica
June 12, 2015Michelle, I think Susan gave an awesome answer below (above? not sure where it will show). But I also just go without when roasting veggies – like asparagus and butternut squash. Thanks for listening!
denise holmes
August 17, 2015Jessica – I am an illustrator living in Chicago (whoo hoo!) who is obsessed with food and cooking and any blogs about food and cooking! I stumbled across your site because of Yum Universe. Anyways, I listen to podcasts while I draw and yours is the tops! I’m totally obsessed and you need to do more!
Answering roasting veggies – I squeeze lemon on my some of my veggies when I roast and that is pretty good too!
Just put Dr. Campbell’s book on hold at the library! Can’t wait
xo
Jessica
August 18, 2015Denise, thanks for sharing this! Lemons on your veggies is such a great idea. Gonna do this tonight! Excited to go check out your site and check out your illustrations.
denise holmes
August 19, 2015Thought of another one I do too – coconut aminos. I use it maybe too much, not sure how healthy it is, but I love it! Still going through your podcasts – enjoying all of them! 🙂
Jessica
August 20, 2015Denise, I love coconut aminos! The most surprisingly uncoconut-tasting thing ever. That’s a good one!
Rick Cuyler
June 13, 2015Great podcast Jessica. I am going Plant Perfect to reverse my heart disease & diabetes. I learned more from your interview and as you might know the plant perfect info is a bit scarce out there.
Jessica
June 15, 2015Rick, thanks so much for listening! So awesome you are Plant Perfect. It has such profound results. Glad to hear it!
Casey
June 15, 2015LOVE this podcast! Changing tastebuds is definitely a thing. My son used to HATE certain foods, but now since he is plant-based (at least at home), he is starting to like more vegetables! I am starting to limit oil, just because I think it is used WAY too often these days.
Jessica
June 15, 2015Casey, thanks so much for listening! The taste buds thing is crazy, isn’t it? I still can’t believe the things I like. Happy your son is digging veggies now!
JD
June 16, 2015I wasn’t crazy with the labeling of being the “weirdo” kid at the birthday party, school, etc. It’s not the image the plant based community wants portrayed on their children. Yes, my kids eat different than everyone else, but I think that’s great! They are proud to be vegan. I am thankful that my kids “choose” to have me make them a cupcake to bring to parties instead of eating the stuff they serve. In addition, there are kids with allergies that have to bring their own treats to parties, school, etc. I don’t see the big deal. I understand that everyone has to do what’s best for their child. Mine are not weird.
Jessica
June 16, 2015JD – thanks for sharing this! I hope my little guy loves plant-based foods as much as your kiddos do. Parents like you make the whole “weirdo” thing not a thing!
Sherrie
June 16, 2015But, “it ain’t all about me” – HA, you’re a funny lady!! I literally just sat down to listen to this and can already tell it is going to be bomb and one that my health coaching clients will totally dig. Dr. Campbell is so major.
Jessica
June 20, 2015Thanks for listening, Sherrie! Dr. Campbell rules.
Abby
June 16, 2015Loved this episode, Jessica! I could have listened to you and Dr. Campbell for hours. Now, if only my library would carry his new book …
Laura
June 20, 2015Hey there!
Would you be able to add a link the the recipe he mentioned at the end of the podcast?
Thanks!
Jessica
June 20, 2015Laura, OH MY GOSH! I knew I was forgetting a link. Here you go: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/03/my-favorite-lasagna.html And will add to the post too. Thanks so much for asking!
Crista
June 23, 2015I’ve listened to this podcast twice, made my boyfriend listen to it the second time. We both sat in the car quiet as can be, didn’t want to miss a word of what you guys were saying. SUPER informative, thank you!! I can’t believe I’ve never read The China Study…. I feel like it’s a book I NEED in my library….