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Nutrition Expert: This Is Why Eat Less, Exercise More Never Works

Sep 30, 2026 · 1h 29m

Summary

Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and former dean of the Tufts School of Nutrition, joins Dr. Hyman to discuss the "Food is Medicine" paradigm. They explore how the modern food system, driven by the Green Revolution and low-fat guidelines, has created a chronic disease crisis despite stable calorie intake. The episode highlights the biological complexity of nutrition, arguing that food quality and microbiome health matter more than simple caloric counting for long-term health.

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