Is the China Study legitimate?

The book is “loosely based” on the China–Cornell–Oxford Project, a 20-year study which looked at mortality rates from cancer and other chronic diseases from 1973 to 1975 in 65 counties in China, and correlated this data with 1983–84 dietary surveys and blood work from 100 people in each county.

What diet does the China Study recommend?

Eat many types of vegetables (Popeye was right, spinach is a great food). Eat less (but maybe eat some) fish, vegetable oils, and few refined carbohydrates (Yes, it means to cut back or cut out eating candy and cakes). Avoid meats and dairy (this last category is the one that is the most controversial).

What does the China Study say about milk?

Dr. Campbell says that in multiple, peer-reviewed animal studies, researchers discovered that they could actually turn the growth of cancer cells on and off by raising and lowering doses of casein, the main protein found in cow’s milk.

Is T Colin Campbell legit?

Colin Campbell. Thomas Colin Campbell (born March 14, 1934) is an American biochemist who specializes in the effect of nutrition on long-term health. He is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University.

What does the China Study say about eggs?

May 22, 2018 — Could an egg a day keep heart disease away, despite warnings in the past that the cholesterol was bad for your heart? Chinese researchers suggest it might, after their study following more than 400,000 adults for about 9 years found an egg a day lowered the chance of heart disease and strokes.

What is the Chinese diet?

The traditional Chinese diet consists of low or moderate amounts of meat or fish and plenty of vegetables accompanied by starches like rice or noodles. Tea is often served with dinner instead of soft drinks. Desserts are generally not part of the meal but fresh fruits can be served to help with digestion.

What did the China study reveal?

The China Study research found that the lower the vitamin C and beta carotene intake, the higher the rate of esophageal and stomach cancer.

Are eggs bad for atherosclerosis?

A recent study by Spence et al. described increased carotid plaque area, an imaging biomarker of atherosclerosis, in high risk individuals for CVD, consuming 3 or more eggs per week. The study concluded that regular consumption of egg yolk should be avoided by individuals at high risk for CVD.

What did the China study show?

The China Study research found that the lower the vitamin C and beta carotene intake, the higher the rate of esophageal and stomach cancer. Many different studies strongly indicate that these antioxidants may be helpful in protecting as from a variety of other cancers as well.

What do poor Chinese eat?

Poor People: Poor people of China had a boring diet. In north, people ate wheat in the form of dumplings, pancakes or noodles. While in south, staple food of people was rice. People who lived close to the river ate fish as well.

What’s the healthiest Chinese food?

13 Healthiest Chinese Food Takeout Options

1. Steamed dumplings. Dumplings offered at a Chinese restaurant are pockets of dough filled with seasoned meat and vegetables, usually pork and cabbage.
2. Hot and sour soup or egg drop soup.
3. Moo goo gai pan.
4. Beef and broccoli.
5. Chop suey.
6. Chicken and broccoli.
7. Baked salmon.
8. Happy family.

Is casein bad for health?

Like whey, casein protein is very safe for human consumption. As discussed above, it may even have some impressive long-term benefits for your health. Bottom Line: Like most sources of protein, it is safe for regular consumption and may even provide long-term health benefits.

Is there a problem with the China Study?

If the incidence of cardiac problems, obesity, diabetes, and other diseases are related to our U.S. diet, then it is likely there is a problem. In the book, The China Study, data is presented that suggests strong relations exist between what we normally eat in the U.S. and the occurrence of these diseases.

What was the thesis of the China Study?

The book’s major thesis is that we could prevent or cure most disease (heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, bone, kidney, eye and other diseases) by eating a whole foods plant-based diet, drastically reducing our protein intake, and avoiding meat and dairy products entirely.

What foods should you avoid on the China study diet?

Eat less (but maybe eat some) fish, vegetable oils, and few refined carbohydrates (Yes, it means to cut back or cut out eating candy and cakes). Avoid meats and dairy (this last category is the one that is the most controversial). Yes, I know that many readers may still feel I cheated them about what to eat and what not to eat.

Is the China Study a good reason to avoid meat?

At any rate, one thing is clear: the China Study is not sufficient reason to recommend drastic reductions in protein intake, let alone total avoidance of meat and dairy foods. Harriet Hall, MD also known as The SkepDoc, is a retired family physician who writes about pseudoscience and questionable medical practices.