"The health care establishment is structured to profit from chemical and surgical intervention. Diet still takes the back seat to drugs and surgery.

One criticism that is constantly leveled at the dietary argument is that patients will not make such fundamental changes. This criticism is not only wrong and insulting to patients; it is also self-fulfilling. If doctors do not believe that patients will change their diets, they will neglect to talk about diet, or will do it in an off-handed, disparaging way.” 

Except from T. Colin Campbell's, The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health.

Ingredients
2 Cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 Cup unsweetened coconut milk
3 Cups canned pumpkin
1 Cup sliced onions, sautéed
3 Garlic cloves, roasted
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 Tablespoon adobo sauce (plus reserve more to add to taste per serving)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions
1. Place all ingredients into a Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
2. Select Variable 1
3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High
4. Blend for 6-7 minutes or until heavy steam escapes from vented lid
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight
6. Serve with the adobo sauce on the side, added to taste
7. Optional: Reheat and serve in a slow cooker 

Note: The adobo sauce does have heat so add slowly to taste. The soup is also wonderful without the adobo sauce for those that don't like spicy foods. 

The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies (CNS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Ithaca, NY, home of Cornell University. 

Started in 2007 by T. Colin Campbell, PhD, and Megan Murphy, the Center grew out of T. Colin Campbell’s life work in nutritional research and the recognition of The China Study, the 2005 book co-authored with his son Thomas Campbell, MD. 

In 2009 CNS, in collaboration with eCornell, began offering the Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition. The certificate program has become a nationally-recognized nutrition education program, enrolling thousands of students who have gone on to use their knowledge in a variety of endeavors. 

In addition to the general public, CNS has helped educate a growing number of health professionals through its continuing education credit programs.

Learn about working with a wellness coach that is an alumni of this program.