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Dr. Michael Greger

The Nutrition Doctor: "THESE Foods Can HEAL - REVERSE DISEASE & AGING!" (It's SO SIMPLE!) Dr. Michael Greger

"Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death: Death in America is largely a foodborne illness."

"If you eat the Standard American Diet, you will get the standard American diseases." @nutrition_facts

And now let’s jump into episode 1583 of The School of Greatness!

"The most ethical diet just so happens to be the most environmentally sound diet and just so happens to be the healthiest." @nutrition_facts

Some Questions I Ask:

Is it possible to stop aging or even reverse aging by changing our diet?
What are the 5 keys to aging better?
What is the average life expectancy for people living in ‘blue zones’ vs. people outside of them?
Is there a right and wrong way to fast?
Is a 24 hour fast safe to try alone?
What is the secret to longevity in the Loma Linda California blue zone?
What would be the optimal time to stop eating every day?
What is the circadian rhythm and what do we need to know about it to optimize our life?
What would be the ideal daily diet for someone in their 40’s who is already very active and healthy?
What are the top 5 anti-aging foods?
What is the best kind of nut to eat to live longer?
What kind of whole grains affect the brain in a bad way?
What is the best oat to eat? What are the health benefits of oat groats?
What are the healthiest foods specifically for men?
What are the health benefits of drinking a small amount of vinegar before each meal?
What is the best way to lose fat and keep it off?
What’s the difference between bad cells and zombie cells?
What hidden health benefits do onions have?
You went to medical school where you learned very little if anything about nutrition. What spurred your interest in getting into this field?
What will it take for Americans to change the collective behavior of overconsumption of processed foods?
What is the definition of biological age or ‘aging in reverse’?

In this episode, you will learn:

How changing your diet can potentially stop or even reverse aging.
The significance of fasting and the optimal time to stop eating daily for longevity.
The top five anti-aging foods and the best nuts and whole grains for a healthy life.
The impact of circadian rhythms on life optimization and the ideal daily diet for longevity.
Strategies for losing fat effectively, the difference between bad cells and zombie cells, and the hidden health benefits of foods like red onions.
Plus much more…

Show Notes:

Buy his book, How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older

https://nutritionfacts.org/daily-dozen/

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Dr. Michael Greger

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