#74 – Dr. Michael Greger | How Not to Die: What the Science Says About Food

Send us Fan MailJoin Dr. Sandra Cammarata and Dr. Giovanni Campanile as they speak with Dr. Michael Greger, physician, internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, founder of NutritionFacts.org, and bestselling author of How Not to Die, How Not to Diet, and How Not to Age. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger has dedicated his career to translating the latest nutrition research into practical information that can help people live healthier lives.Inspired by his grandmother's remarkable recovery from end stage heart disease after adopting major lifestyle changes, Dr. Greger shares how that experience ultimately led him to medicine and a career devoted to nutrition and lifestyle. He discusses the evidence supporting a diet centered around whole plant foods and explains how nutrition can influence cholesterol, cardiovascular health, chronic disease, mental health, the microbiome, and longevity.In this episode, Dr. Greger discusses:• How even modest dietary and lifestyle changes can influence long term health• The role of whole plant foods in lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular risk• Protein intake, fasting, and what longevity research actually suggests about how much protein we need• How diet may influence mood, depression, and mental health• Why eating a greater variety of plants can support a healthier and more diverse gut microbiome• How to separate evidence based nutrition science from conflicting health advice onlineDr. Greger also takes listeners inside his own routine, including his Daily Dozen approach, batch cooking, whole grains, legumes, greens, and the diverse plant foods he uses to support his health and microbiome.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how everyday food choices can influence some of the leading causes of chronic disease, and why Dr. Greger believes nutrition remains one of the most powerful tools available for improving health and longevity.Find more of Dr. Michael Greger and his books here:https://nutritionfacts.org/Find more of us here:Websites: https://siciliansecret.com/coraeon.comfunctionalheart.comOur Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-4-color-trade/dp/189969496X/Our Supplements: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWZLCM6HYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@siciliansecretdietInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siciliansecretdiet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sicilian-Secret-Diet-106204798725447Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siciliansecretdietApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sicilian-secret-diet/id1566575032