T. Colin Campbell

Howard Jacobson

An analysis of cutting-edge thinking on nutrition answers why a whole-food, plant-based diet provides optimal nutrition and demonstrates how far the scientific reductionism of the nutrition orthodoxy has gotten off track.

Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

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Wenny

It’s a hefty read, the tone comes off as bitter, but presents an interesting way of thinking nutrition as part of a whole rather than specific compounds having specific effects.

Todd Luallen

Brilliant! 

Another great book by Campbell. Every fact he presents, or experience he describes makes me feel more and more grateful that I know how to eat properly for health. Get this book and read it, then put the principles into practice and reap the rewards like we have. You'll be so thankful in the long run.

Ashley Flitter

Overall it was an interesting read. The first part was a rehash of info from The China Study, but the second and third parts were an intriguing look at how influence and reductionism play into modern science. Worth the read if you're into looking at how the media and special interest groups operate.

Emmanuel Olalere

** spoiler alert **
           Reductionism: The Book 

While talking about diet and nutrition, Campbell also talks and expands on the WFPB diet already established in The China Study. The overall undertone I picked up throughout the book was about how reductive approaches threaten how we view nutrition, healthcare and policies that guide core beliefs in our society. 

Unlike some other reviews, I actually loved the constant pointing out of reductionist pitfalls against more holistic approaches. I was able to see comparisons across not only in nutrition but across several fields and industries. 

The later part of the book also talks about soft power of corporations and profit making decisions that indirectly affects how media and scientists are stopped from going against the grain. 

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and it is highly recommended if you're interested in nutrition, plant based diets and how policies affect how food choices and healthcare.

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