Dr. Michael Greger: Revolutionising Health, Debunking Myths, and Giving Back

08/05/24 • 6 min

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Dr. Michael Greger, a trailblaser in nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and author of How Not to Die joins Viva! to discuss his groundbreaking work with us during the pandemic and his personal motivation, sparked by his grandmother, to revolutionise health through diet. He dives into the urgent need to combat heart disease with preventive nutrition and lifestyle choices, while also tackling the myths surrounding patient compliance and physician biases. Plus, he reveals how all proceeds from his work go directly to charity, showcasing his dedication to both health and giving back. Live from 2024's Vegan Camp Out, Faye sits down to chat about: Dr. Greger’s high-impact collaboration with Viva! on pandemic work The personal story behind his shift to nutrition and lifestyle medicine The fight against heart disease through dietary and lifestyle changes Debunking myths about patient compliance and physician attitudes His charitable approach with book sales and its impact

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