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Dan Caracciolo spent almost a lifetime struggling with weight issues, but it was severe problems with type 2 diabetes that gave him a wake-up call that major changes were needed. When he reached a breaking point, it was his mother who introduced him to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. Dan has since become a graduate of the CNS Plant-Based Nutrition certificate program and is now embarking on a new venture in the plant-based world.
There are many aspects to improved health. Adopting a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle could hold the key to being successful in overall wellness. Wellness With Plants, hosted by Sharme Ridley, EdS, is a biweekly video series that showcases everyday people who have found success through the power of plants. Each episode will introduce to you someone who has triumphed over struggles associated with health issues. Prepare to be inspired.
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Dan Caracciolo spent almost a lifetime struggling with weight issues, but it was severe problems with type 2 diabetes that gave him a wake-up call that major changes were needed. When he reached a breaking point, it was his mother who introduced him to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. Dan has since become a graduate of the CNS Plant-Based Nutrition certificate program and is now embarking on a new venture in the plant-based world.
There are many aspects to improved health. Adopting a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle could hold the key to being successful in overall wellness. Wellness With Plants, hosted by Sharme Ridley, EdS, is a biweekly video series that showcases everyday people who have found success through the power of plants. Each episode will introduce to you someone who has triumphed over struggles associated with health issues. Prepare to be inspired.
Want WFPB wellness support? Join CNS Kitchen, A supportive community for cooking, engagement, and whole food plant-based (WFPB) wellness: cnskitchen.nutritionstudies.org
Enroll in the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate now or learn more:
• Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate: nutritionstudies.org/courses/plant-based-nutrition
• Continuing Education Credits: nutritionstudies.org/courses/continuing-education
Connect with us for more updates:
• Facebook: facebook.com/nutritionstudies
• Twitter: twitter.com/TColinCampbellF
• Newsletter: nutritionstudies.org/newsletter
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/5106345
• Pinterest: pinterest.com/nutritionstudies
• Instagram: instagram.com/nutritionstudies
Our mission is to promote optimal nutrition through science-based education, advocacy, and research. By empowering individuals and health professionals, we aim to improve personal, public, and environmental health.








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