

What the Heck Should I Cook, Dr. Hyman? : 637
Oct 22, 2019
Dr. Mark Hyman, a family physician and bestselling author, delves into our broken food systems and their impact on health. He passionately advocates for eating real, whole foods, arguing it could reverse not just chronic diseases but also social injustices. The conversation emphasizes the joys of home cooking, community connections, and the importance of sustainable diets. He highlights the need to reclaim cooking skills, the benefits of nutrient diversity for gut health, and even shares insights from his upcoming cookbook. A thought-provoking discussion on food's power!
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Revolutionary Cooking
- Cooking at home with whole foods is a revolutionary act.
- It improves personal health, reverses climate change, and addresses social injustice.
Betty Crocker's Impact
- The food industry deliberately discouraged home cooking to promote processed foods.
- "Betty Crocker" was invented to push processed food recipes, disenfranchising people from their kitchens.
Cooking Without Recipes
- Learn basic cooking skills instead of relying on recipes.
- View recipes as paint-by-numbers; master cooking basics to create freely.