Mark Hyman, MD on LinkedIn: I always tell people that if you can fit the entire fish in your pan, then… | 61 comments (2024)

A few years ago @sweetgreen posted photographs on their tumblr showcasing school lunches from around the world, comparing them to lunch in the U.S. As you can imagine, school lunch in the US is riddled with starches, sugars, and bad fats. ⁣⁣In fact, all I see on the right are starches and sugars. School lunches in other countries are not perfect, but I did notice some major differences. For example, this South Korean school lunch looks like a gut-feeding meal with kimchi, tofu, brown rice, lots of veggies, and miso soup. What do you think we should serve American kids?⁣⁣One in three children born today will develop type 2 diabetes and four out of ten will be overweight. There’s a fundamental problem happening around our country when it comes to how we feed our kids and the lifelong health risks they face as a result. ⁣⁣When we think about fixing the problem, it makes sense to look at our schools. In Boston, for example, 30,000 children a day rely on the school food system for 2 to 3 meals a day. That gives the educational system a lot of power to change the nutritional profile of our children’s diets with real food, but unfortunately, many districts are stuck relying on packaged and processed options.⁣⁣Certain groups are making some amazing positive changes, though, by installing real school kitchens that serve real food. ⁣⁣A few simple ways to make school nutrition programs healthier are:⁣⁣Support schools as safe zones. Where access is only to foods that promote health and optimal brain functioning.⁣Support changes in zoning laws. Prevent fast food and junk food outlets from operating next to schools.⁣Build school gardens. Teach children about the origins of food and let them experience the sensory delight of real, garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. Jamie Oliver could not get one child in a classroom in West Virginia to identify one vegetable. This is a national crisis.⁣Bring back basic cooking skills to schools as part of a curriculum – including essential life tools.⁣⁣Photos were taken from @Sweetgreen’s tumblr⁣

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I want to live to be 120, and I want to do it well. That means I’d like to ski and hike with my kids, keep going on travel adventures, and stay strong and flexible.Maria Shriver joined me on today’s episode of The Doctor’s Farmacy where she shares why she wants to age optimally, be strong, and live the rest of her years independently.In this episode, we also discuss the importance of comprehensive diagnostics and Maria’s results using my company’s Function Health testing.Additionally, in honor of Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, use code HYMAN20 in the month of June for 20% off your purchase at MOSH and visit bit.ly/tsp-hyman to redeem a 1-month trial of Sunday Paper PLUS!You can find the episode on your favorite podcast app.

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Thank you to all of you who have helped support the Food Fix Campaign mission! Your support is why I’m able to go to Washington, D.C. to educate our country’s leading decision makers and advocate for real change to our broken food system. The Food Fix Campaign is driving the conversation in D.C. for the imperative need for transformative change. Help us continue driving the conversation so that reforming America’s food system for the better can become a reality. Visit www.foodfix.org.

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I’m not against using drugs or psychotherapy, but I think there is much more that we can do to boost mood -- including anxiety and depression -- by focusing on the foods we eat.⠀⁣⁣⠀⁣⁣You need to treat the body because the body and brain are one interconnected system. What you do to your body, you do to your brain. Treat your body and you treat your brain. ⠀⁣⁣⠀⁣⁣When you fix your body, you fix your broken brain.⠀⁣

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This is more good news for those of us who love olive oil! What’s more, these results were consistent even after adjusting for the APOE e4 allele that is associated with a significant increase in death from dementia. We’ve seen time and time again that a Mediterranean diet has longevity benefits and this may be one reason why—olive oil is a cornerstone of this diet. I make sure to get my daily dose on a huge salad or drizzled over any of my favorite meals. (Pro tip: It’s even delicious frothed into coffee!)What’s your favorite way to eat olive oil? doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.10021

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One of the biggest food lies of all time is that all calories are created equal.Food is more than calories; it’s information that our cells need to function, information that our metabolism can use to either run efficiently or sluggishly.When you eat sugar, fruit juice, or refined carbohydrates, they go straight to your liver, where they start manufacturing fat. This triggers more insulin resistance and causes chronically elevated blood insulin levels, driving your body to store everything you eat as even more belly fat.Broccoli, on the other hand, is rich in fiber and low in carbohydrates and sugar. You’d have to eat a huge amount of broccoli to reach the same amount of calories that just one small bag of candy could provide, and thanks to fiber, you’d be full long before that could ever happen.Eating well should not just be about watching QUANTITY, you need to pay attention to QUALITY.In my latest cookbook, I explain the power of using food as medicine, my favorite pantry staples, and cooking techniques you should know. It contains 100+ recipes that not only are delicious but will help you achieve optimal health. The Young Forever Cookbook is available everywhere books are sold. You can get your copy at YoungForeverBook.com.

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Why is it so hard to lose weight and keep it off? On this episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” we explore the intricate science of weight gain and metabolism, debunking common myths about calorie counting and your diet. Emphasizing the importance of food quality over quantity, I’ll examine how modern diets high in refined carbs and sugars contribute to obesity. By investigating root causes and offering a holistic approach, I’ll provide you with a science-backed roadmap to achieving sustainable weight loss and optimal metabolic health. Find it here: https://bit.ly/4aRy2Or

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This morning, I had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview with @vickynguyentv on the @todayshow to discuss sugar becoming the next cigarette. We dived into the problem of high sugar consumption in the United States and how front-of-package labeling on packaged foods is a crucial first step towards a healthier society because education and awareness alone will only get us so far. FDA leadership ensuring labeling of high contents of sugar in packaged foods could increase awareness and reduce the negative impacts of sugar and help millions live healthier longer lives. This change would help us make more informed choices about our food and our health. We believe it is our right, and every American’s right, to have clear and visible information about the sugar content of the foods we are eating in order to make those decisions.To drive even more significant change in the way most Americans eat, a change that will lead to a healthier population, we must also incentivize the production and widespread distribution of healthier alternatives.

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