Imagine someone telling you that they would only give your diet a "B-" when you've been eating whole foods, plant-based for over 35 years?! Well, that was the average grade Rip Esselstyn's diet received from today's guest, Dr. Doug Graham.

Doug is most known for developing and authoring the 80-10-10 Diet Book; which is when 80% of your calories come from carbohydrates in the form of raw fruits and vegetables, 10% comes from plant protein, and the last 10% comes from fat. Not only does he live this way, but he actually wrote the book about it back in 2006.

No doubt, Doug has unconventional opinions and data on topics like whole grains, beans, oats, protein, and even mono-eating, but it was wildly educational and eye-opening.

You'll learn about the history of why we eat what we do, why cooked food may not be all it’s cracked up to be, and how you can level up your own plate each day.

Episode Highlights

10:30 What exactly is 80-10-10?

13:30 isn't that many carbs bad for you? Don’t we need more protein?

22:30 Doug’s Biggest Fans in the plant-based world

23:30 What does he love so much about raw fruit, and why is it so important?

26:05 So THAT’s why they call it a “sweet tooth!”

29:00 What are examples of Doug’s breakfast and lunch?

33:30 The case for eating mono-meals

36:25 Why isn’t he a fan of cooked foods, including beans, and potatoes?

37:45 What do the five GENS have to do with our longevity and health? (Think: CarcinoGENic)

45:15 Are all these GENS being created in beans and potatoes as well?

47:30 “Don’t Eat the Paste.” What in the world is he talking about?

50:10 What did Dr. Nathan Pritikin get wrong?

53:00 Rip gets a B- on his diet?? Are you serious?

57:10 How does he feel about frozen fruit?

57:50 This sounds freaking expensive

1:03:30 Is he a fan of drinking water?

1:04:35 How does he recommend people make this transition?

1:06:30 What’s his take on fiber?

1:12:15 Protein - Why does more not necessarily mean better?

1:23:00 what age should you start 80-10-10?

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Doug Graham's Website: https://foodnsport.com

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