916 Build Your Health to Build Your Wealth with Dr. Mark Hyman

Feb 17, 2020

Dr. Mark Hyman, a leader in Functional Medicine and a bestselling author, emphasizes the crucial link between health and wealth. He discusses the rising chronic diseases in America due to processed foods and advocates for systemic changes in food policies. Hyman reveals the stark reality of food waste and the food industry's influence on regulations. He also highlights the benefits of regenerative agriculture and introduces a 10-day reset program to enhance health through diet, urging listeners to rethink their food choices for better well-being.

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INSIGHT

The Chronic Disease Tsunami

Chronic disease and food-related illnesses have drastically increased in the last 40 years.
This "tsunami" of health issues is largely preventable and primarily caused by ultra-processed foods.

INSIGHT

Food Industry's Focus on Profit

The global food industry, a $15 trillion enterprise, prioritizes profit over health.
This system, controlled by a few powerful CEOs, perpetuates the consumption of unhealthy foods.

ANECDOTE

Obesity in African American Communities

Dr. Hyman observed a stark contrast in obesity rates among African Americans over time.
He noted that in a 1970s film showcasing an African American church, there were no obese individuals.

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Wealth without health isn't wealth at all.

Let's say you're the richest person in the world. You have anything and everything you could ever want. You've started companies, written books, gone on tours—you name it. But your body isn't in the best shape. You've put it second to your career goals. And now, it's starting to show.

Your health is a different kind of wealth. Taking care of your finances is important, but so is taking care of your body. If you neglect your body, your body will neglect you. As you age, this only gets harder. You won't be able to enjoy life because you'll feel tired, sick, or miserable.

Of course, exercise is vital to maintaining good health, but so are the foods that you eat. The food we eat has an impact on our brain chemistry, our physical health, our community, and even climate change!

It's easy to eat the processed food that's offered to us daily, but if we want to start investing in our health, it's time for a change.

If there's one person who knows how to help, it's Dr. Mark Hyman.

Dr. Mark Hyman is leading a health revolution—one revolved around using food as medicine to support longevity, energy, mental clarity, happiness, and so much more.

Dr. Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He's the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, is the Head of Strategy and Innovation of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, AND is the Board President for Clinical Affairs for The Institute for Functional Medicine.

And somehow, in the midst of all this, he's a twelve-time New York Times bestselling author and hosts one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor's Farmacy. He's also a regular medical contributor on several television shows and networks, including CBS This Morning, the Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, The Dr. Oz Show, and CNN.

Needless to say, he's an expert. Dr. Hyman is one of my favorite people to learn from about health because he is so honest about what’s going on. Instead of trying to push his own agenda, he’s got humanity’s best interest at heart.

If you're wanting to invest in your health, look no further! Join me on Episode 916 with Dr. Mark Hyman to learn how eating the right foods can make you healthier and happier.

What are the first steps someone can take to fix the food crisis? (31:50)
Has dairy consumption been declining? (43:00)

How many people in the U.S. are actually sick (1:01)
The truth about what diabetes is and what causes it (7:03)
The history of processed food and what it does to the environment (11:15)
How much food we waste annually (16:45)
Why the FDA doesn’t regulate food the way other countries do (18:40)
How the food industry convinces people bad food is safe (23:45)
Why nut milks can be problematic (45:02)
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