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What if one of the most powerful tools we have to improve our health… could also help protect the planet? It may sound like a bold claim, but it’s one I’ve come to believe deeply—not just as a physician, but as someone who has spent years helping people transform their health through what’s on their plate. The truth is, the same dietary patterns that help prevent and manage chronic disease are also among the most sustainable for our environment. The...Read More

When most people pick up a product at the grocery store, they assume the ingredients inside have been carefully reviewed for safety. It’s a reasonable assumption. But a recent investigation revealed something many consumers would find surprising: more than 100 chemical substances have been added to foods, drinks, and supplements in the United States without review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a physician who has spent more than two decades caring for patients and now focuses...Read More

A growing body of research suggests that some of the preservatives used in everyday foods, specially ultra-processed items such as deli meats, bacon, ready-to-eat meals, packaged snacks, and even some cereals, may be linked to a higher risk of developing certain cancers when consumed in larger amounts over time. This doesn’t mean preservatives cause cancer outright, but it does raise important questions that are relevant for how we plan meals and think about everyday food choices. What the Latest Studies...Read More