About this episode
Dr. Mark Hyman hardly needs introduction, but just in case, he's an internationally recognized speaker, 13-time New York Times bestselling author, and renowned physician in the field of functional medicine. Dr. Hyman is here talking about his newest book The Pegan Diet: 21 Practical Principles for Reclaiming Your Health in a Nutritionally Confusing World, a paleo-vegan book that promises to end the dietary wars once and for all! Dr. Hyman delves into the roots of functional medicine today, and why a nutritious diet isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. Take notes on this one... it is jam-packed with advice you won't want to miss! Episode Highlights: The Pegan Diet With Mark Hyman MD What paleo and vegan diets have in common How Dr. Hyman's views on food have changed over the years, and why The role of phytochemicals (and why you can't always get enough from food alone) What happens to our immune systems as they age Why insulin resistance is the most common condition affecting Americans right now How to eat if you want to protect the planet The new label to look for on food (regenerative organic) Success stories from his practice Food rules we can all agree on (and end the diet wars) And more! Resources We Mention Dr. Mark Hyman GetFarmacy.com Dr. Hyman blog post: Why I Am a Pegan (Paleo-Vegan) The Pegan Diet 21 Lessons for the 21st Century Other Mark Hyman books More From Wellness Mama 335: How the Food Industry Preys on Children & How to Fix It (With Dr. Mark Hyman) 160: What the Heck Should I Actually Eat? With Dr. Mark Hyman 416: Q&A: Supplements, EMFs, Protein Snacks, First Principles, and More 405: Eat Smarter: How to Use Food to Reboot Your Metabolism With Shawn Stevenson 402: How to Use Glucose as a Continuous Health Marker for Metabolic Health With Dr. Casey Means of Levels 414: Ancestral Parenting, Biological Norms, Wild Food, and Foraging With Arthur Haines What I Learned From Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for a Month Is Organic Food Worth The Price? What the Label Really Means Did you enjoy this episode? Please d