#180: Dr. Potato Speaks — Dr. John McDougall Defends the Potato
“EAT POTATOES!” -Dr. John McDougall
What better way to wrap up this month’s potato series than with the legend himself, Dr. John McDougall? As you most likely know, he is passionate about potatoes (and advocates for starch-rich diets). Today he shares his knowledge and expertise and drives home the point that the potato fear needs to end.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. McDougall and I have a fun chat about potatoes. He explains why we should all be eating more potatoes and defends potatoes against Dr. Greger’s recent webinar, ‘Are White Potatoes Bad for You?’.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Why people should embrace rather than fear the potato
Do potatoes cause diabetes?
Glycemic index of potatoes
Do potatoes cause inflammation? (FAQ due to nightshade concerns)
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Dr. John McDougall
More about my honored guest:
John McDougall, MD is a board-certified internist, author of 13 national best-selling books, the international on-line “McDougall Newsletter,” and co-founder of the 10-day, live-in McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA. He is a clinical instructor for 4 schools training young physicians and licensed in 5 states in the US to practice. Other McDougall activities include seminars and health-oriented adventure vacations. Scientific results of the McDougall Program are published in the Nutrition Journal and in MS and Related Disorders. Drmcdougall.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
Mentions:
Dr. John McDougall on Chef AJ Live: Rebuttal to Dr. Greger's Potato Webinar [References included]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bt06V8VbHw
The Smoke and Mirrors behind Wheat Belly and Grain Brain from drmcdougall.com: https://www.drmcdougall.com/newsletters/the-smoke-and-mirrors-behind-wheat-belly-and-grain-brain/
12-Day McDougall Program: https://www.drmcdougall.com/12-day-program/
Dr. McDougall’s Newsletters: https://www.drmcdougall.com/category/newsletter-directory/
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