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Recent years have seen the ascendency of low-carb, high fat diets.
Indeed, the ketogenic lifestyle has been heralded as a veritable health panacea.
In parallel, we bear witness to mainstream acceptance of the plant-based approach to vitality, lifestyle disease prevention and reversal.
The debate pitting these distinct approaches to nutrition is as emotional as it is divisive — an impassioned war for hearts and minds waged across the scientific literature, mainstream publications and the internet that can leave even the most intelligent and well-intentioned consumer utterly baffled.
So who’s right?
To help divine the line between truth and fiction, Joel Kahn, MD joins the podcast for his third appearance.
Dr. Kahn is an Interpreventional Cardiologist, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Founder of the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity in Michigan, and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Michigan’s prestigious Inteflex program (a 6-year undergraduate / graduate program that developed doctors fresh out of high school). He’s authored hundreds of articles on heart disease, is a frequent lecturer on heart disease and its prevention, has performed thousands of cardiac procedures, and is the owner of GreenSpace Café in Ferndale and Royal Oak Michigan.
In addition, Dr. Kahn is the author of five books, including The Whole Heart Solution* and his newest offering, The Plant-Based Solution*.
This a comprehensive and highly instructive conversation that endeavors to provide needed clarity when it comes to the aforementioned debate — a deep dive into the veracity of nutritional research findings to provide the information you need to promote maximum health, hinder lifestyle disease, and abet longevity.
In addition, we explore emerging research on the benefits of intermittent fasting and why everyone should get a coronary calcium scan.
Amazingly informative, this is straight talk from a trusted and experienced man I’m proud to call friend.
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More produce and less loneliness keep the heart doctor away.
– JOEL KAHN MD
Finally, if you missed our previous conversations, check out episodes #44 & #128.
For the visually inclined, you can watch watch (& subscribe!) to the podcast on YouTube here.
I sincerely hope you find our conversation instructive — because health is wealth.
Peace + Plants,
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Check out Joel’s latest book: The Plant-Based Solution*
- Connect with Joel: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | GreenSpace Café
- YouTube: Kip Andersen, Dave Asprey, Dr. Joel Kahn: “The Ideal Diet…” | Talks At Google
- Reference: Ancel Keys & the Seven Countries Study (Wikipedia)
- Articles by Dr. Kahn at: mindbodygreen
- Thrive Global: The Biggest Heart Celebration: The Value of a Calcium Score of Zero by Joel Kahn, MD
- Best Self Magazine: Wholeheartedly Vegan: This Cardiologist Practices What He Preaches, The Plant-Based Solution by Joel Kahn, MD
- The Michigan Daily: Joel Kahn: a doctor’s call for the celebration of veganism by Jenna Barlage
- Khachi Life: A Plant-Based Approach: In Conversation With Dr. Joel Kahn, “America’s Healthy Heart Doc”
- YouTube: EPIC TV DEBATE: The Doctors VS ‘What the Health’ | Plant Based News
- Documentary: What The Health* by Kip Andersen & Keegan Kuhn
- Documentary: Forks Over Knives*: by T. Colin Campbell
- Book: Presto!: How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales* by Penn Jillette
- Book: The Longevity Diet: Discover the New Science Behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight* by Valter Longo
- Book: How Not To Die* by Dr. Michael Greger
Notable Books by Joel K. Kahn MD
- Your Whole Heart Solution: What You Can Do to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Now*
- Vegan Sex: Vegans Do it Better: Dump Your Meds and Jump in Bed*
- Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses: The Ultimate Guide to Survive Your Career With A Healthy Heart*
- The No B.S. Diet Book: Science-Based Recommendations to Stay Healthy and Medication Free–Without the B.S.*
Notable People Discussed
- Dr. Garth Davis: Plant-based bariatric surgeon & author of Proteinaholic* and podcast guest
- Dr. Michelle McMacken: plant-based primary care physician and podcast guest
- Dr. Robert Ostfeld: Plant-based cardiologist, Director of Preventive Cardiology at Montefiore NYC and podcast guest
- Dr. Neal Barnard: American doctor, author, founding president of PCRM and podcast guest
- Dr.Dean Ornish: physician and founder of Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California
- Michael Greger, M.D.: Physician, Speaker, and NY Times bestselling author & founder of NutritonFacts.org and (2x) podcast guest
- Valter Longo, PhD: Professor in Gerontology and Professor in Biological Science. He is also the Director of the USC Longevity Institute.
- John Mackey: CEO of Whole Foods Market and podcast guest
- Dan Buettner: National Geographic Fellow, Blue Zones founder, NY Times bestselling author of The Blue Zones Solution* and (2x)
- Julieanna Hever: author of “The Plant-Based Dietitian“, speaker, health and fitness expert, lifestyle coach and podcast guest
- Ray Cronise: former NASA scientist turned innovator focused on disrupting diet and nutrition advice; podcast guest
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