The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee Live Longer with Diabetes, Heart Disease Eating This Diet | Dr. Neal Barnard
Apr 3, 2025
In a lively discussion, Dr. Neal Barnard, author and president of the Physicians Committee, shares insights on how a plant-based diet can dramatically improve health for those with diabetes and heart disease. He highlights compelling research showing that such diets can reduce premature death risk. Dr. Barnard explores how proper nutrition can enhance immune function, the impact of lifestyle choices on longevity, and stresses the importance of whole foods while navigating common dietary pitfalls. It's a powerful look at food as medicine!
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Plant-Based Diet Extends Lifespan
- A healthy plant-based diet can add up to a decade to average longevity.
- Smoking, obesity, and drug use impact mortality, but diet tops the list.
Plant-Based Diet Lowers Death Risk
- Eating a healthy plant-based diet lowers death risk by 17-24% in those with diabetes and heart disease.
- Diet plays a crucial role in managing chronic diseases and extending life expectancy.
Unhealthy Diets Increase Death Risk
- Diets not following a healthy plant-based pattern raise death risk by 28-36%.
- Plant-based food is medicine that significantly influences health and longevity.
