From Physician to Advocate

Why I wrote The Natural Diet?

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I am a physician scientist, exercise physiologist, nutritionist and coach. 

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Over nearly four decades, I witnessed the rising tide of chronic disease fueled by lifestyle and diet. I noticed a troubling trend: even people following traditionally healthy diets, like the Mediterranean diet, were gaining weight and becoming ill. My research pointed to a clear culprit—ultra-processed foods (UPFs).

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These products—heavily packaged, long-lasting, and full of additives—have replaced traditional meals in many parts of the world.

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Today, UPFs are strongly linked to obesity, metabolic disease, and cognitive decline. It’s not just what you eat—it’s how your food is made that matters.

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This insight inspired me to shift from doctor to advocate. My goal is simple: help people return to real food and better health.

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Learn more about my background, publications, and why I believe a return to real food is the key to a healthier future.