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Nov 2024
1h 44m

252. The Root Cause of Metabolic Dysfunc...

PAUL SALADINO, MD
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In this podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Casey Means to discuss the importance of removing processed foods and prioritizing unprocessed animal and plant foods in our diets…Casey and her brother Calley Means are leading the fight against processed food companies and have done a remarkable job in educating Americans about the importance of a whole-food diet that prioritizes unprocessed animal and plant foods…00:00 Intro01:42 Podcast begins02:09 Casey’s story13:24 The dark side of pharmaceutical companies21:12 The root cause of most chronic diseases today23:09 How to correct metabolic dysfunction36:17 How processed foods break our metabolisms48:16 What food should you eat?57:06 Are seed oils healthy?01:06:59 What about fruit?01:30:13 The importance of sleep & sunlight Disclaimer:Dr. Paul Saladino received his medical degree from the University of Arizona Medical School.  His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree.  Dr. Saladino is a licensed physician in California, but he no longer practices in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity. This video is for general informational purposes only.  It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation.  It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Saladino and you.  You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation.  Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. ‌

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