A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Michael Greger, M.D., is a physician and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. His science-based nonprofit, NutritionFacts.org, offers a free online portal hosting more than 2,000 videos and articles on a myriad of health topics. Dr. Greger is a sought-after lecturer and has presented at the Conference on World Affairs and the World Bank, testified before Congress, and was invited as an expert witness in Oprah Winfrey’s defense in the infamous “meat defamation” trial. A graduate of Cornell University School of Agriculture and Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Greger is also an acclaimed author. How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet became instant New York Times Best Sellers. More than a million copies of How Not to Die have been sold. All proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the sales of his books and speaking honoraria are donated directly to charity. 

Topics covered in this episode:
Plant-based Benefits
Boosting Liver Enzymes
Nutrient Deficiencies in Diet
Protein Overfeeding 
Plants as Amino Acid Source
Anti-aging
Community and Purpose Impact
Misconceptions About Health Foods


To learn more about Dr. Michael Greger and his work, head over to https://nutritionfacts.org/

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