The Proof with Simon Hill Why We Should Eat More Plants | Dr Michelle McMacken
Apr 12, 2018
Dr. Michelle McMacken discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet in preventing chronic diseases. She emphasizes the importance of nutrition in medical education and highlights the risks of high-fat animal-based diets. The conversation covers reversing atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, and the impact of choline and carnitine on health.
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Consensus: Plants Are Core To Healthy Diets
- Most healthy diets converge on less processed foods with heavy emphasis on plants like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds.
- Properly conducted studies show these plant foods are extraordinarily health-promoting.
Personal Journey To Veganism
- Michelle became vegetarian at 13 and went fully vegan about ten years before this interview for ethical reasons.
- She didn't initially discuss her diet with patients until later integrating it into practice.
Make Diet The First Clinical Question
- Ask patients what they actually eat and offer evidence-based dietary guidance focused on whole plant foods.
- Track biomarkers and clinical responses to adjust treatment and deprescribe medications safely.