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Apr 2023
17m 56s

The Right Idea, the Wrong Message

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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Those healthy foods that add life to your years? Just don’t say they’re good for you. This episode features audio from Do Healthy Fast-Food Options Lead to Healthier Choices? and How to Avoid the Boomerang Effect of Remedy Messaging. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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