John McDougall

Dr. John McDougall, a physician dedicated to starch-based diets, shares his transformative journey that began after suffering a stroke at 18. He reveals how the health of first-generation immigrants in Hawaii was linked to their starch-rich diet, contrasting it with the declining health of their descendants who adopted Western eating habits. The discussion dives into the environmental impact of animal agriculture, debunks dietary myths, and emphasizes how a simple starch-focused diet can combat chronic diseases and promote sustainability.