The Dr. Hyman Show

The Pegan Diet: Use Food As Your Farmacy

Jan 29, 2021
Discover the transformative power of food as medicine. Every bite influences your biology, shaping your health for better or worse. Explore how the Pegan diet merges vegan and paleo principles, providing a functional approach to health by addressing root causes of ailments. Learn about the healing effects of real food versus processed options, and delve into practical principles for reclaiming your health. With insights and delicious recipes, this guide invites you to rethink your relationship with food.
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INSIGHT

Beyond Nutritionism

  • Focusing on individual nutrients like sugar or fat is reductionist.
  • Food is a complex system of interacting molecules affecting your biology.
INSIGHT

Functional Medicine vs. Traditional

  • Traditional medicine categorizes diseases by symptoms and location, not cause.
  • Functional medicine seeks the root cause, viewing the body as interconnected systems.
ANECDOTE

The Root Cause of Depression

  • Depression isn't simply a Prozac deficiency; it has multiple potential causes.
  • These include gluten sensitivity, B12 deficiency, or gut microbiome imbalances.
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