Episode · The Rich Roll Podcast · 2018-02-22
Books mentioned on Plant-Based vs. Ketosis: Diet Wars With Cardiologist Joel Kahn, MD
Recent years have seen the ascendency of low-carb, high fat diets. Indeed, the ketogenic lifestyle has been heralded as a veritable health panacea.
Joel Kahn recommended The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo, discussed The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz and Presto! by Penn Jillette, and criticized The Plant Paradox by Steven Gundry. Rich Roll recommended The Plant-Based Solution by Joel K. Kahn, and discussed The Whole Foods Diet by John Mackey and others.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Big Fat Surprise
The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz is a well-researched book that investigates the history of dietary guidelines and the scientific assumptions linking dietary fat to poor health.
Discussed“particular nina teichels the author of the big fat surprise number one nonfiction book in the health arena in 2014 and to this day still celebrated”
Where to get it
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The Longevity Diet
Valter Longo's science-based guide outlines targeted nutrition and fasting protocols designed to promote longevity and prevent disease.
Recommended“so go read the longevity diet by dr longo after you read your new edition and my book”
Where to get it
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Presto!
Presto! How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales by Penn Jillette chronicles the famed magician's dramatic and rapid weight loss journey following a serious health scare involving his heart.
Discussed“so penn gillette in the book presto so i don't know that that book hasn't really hit a lot of people's uh nightstand”
Where to get it
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The Plant Paradox
Steven Gundry authored The Plant Paradox to explain how lectins function as natural plant defense mechanisms that can negatively impact human digestion and overall health.
Critiqued“and the plant paradox which we haven't talked about is worth maybe two minutes”
Where to get it
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The Whole Foods Diet
The Whole Foods Diet by John Mackey, Alona Pulde, and Matthew Lederman is a comprehensive health and nutrition guide advocating for plant-based eating and sustainable lifestyle choices grounded in whole, unprocessed foods.
Discussed“his wonderful book the the whole foods diet he was planning as you know this gigantic national tour”
Where to get it
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The Plant-Based Solution
The Plant-Based Solution by Dr.
Recommended“the book is the plant-based solution everybody pick it up wherever you buy your books”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“and congrats on the thank you book number five comes out tomorrow”
“and congrats on the thank you book number five comes out tomorrow”