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

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