Michelle McMacken

Rip Esselstyn, Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Rob Ostfeld, and Dr. Michelle McMacken discuss surprising family genetics, saturated fat in oils, a study on whole-fat dairy, a NYC plant-first hospital food program, the impact of plant-based diets on hospital patients, and the link between erectile dysfunction and heart health.

Dr. Michelle McMacken, a board-certified internal medicine physician from New York and an expert on dietary fats, shares valuable insights on nutrition. She explains the various types of fats, emphasizing which ones to minimize for optimal health. Dr. McMacken critiques low-fat diet trends and discusses how saturated fats relate to cardiovascular disease. She advocates for plant-based diets, highlighting the importance of omega-3 and omega-6 fats, and provides practical guidance on making better food choices for heart health.

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.