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“People have to know that if they've wanted to lose weight, if they've wanted to get their diabetes better and get their cholesterol down, here is how it works. Beyond that point, you can't force people into changes, you have to guide them.”

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Neal Barnard

Neal Barnard is an American physician and nutrition expert. Born in 1953, he graduated from the Georgetown University School of Medicine and earned his medical degree. Dr. Barnard has conducted extensive research in the field of nutrition, particularly on the impact of plant-based diets on health. He has authored numerous books on nutrition and health, and founded the non-profit organization Plant-Based Medicine Center. more

“I am always struck by how difficult it is for people to see how much cruelty they are bringing not only upon animals but upon themselves and their loved ones and other people, how much we are screwing up the planet, how much we are hurting our own health, how hard it is to change all that, how eager people are to make a buck at everybody else's expense - all those things are discouraging.”

People Hard Difficult Hurt Animal Planets Cruelty Expenses Loved Ones Bucks Discouraging

Author:Neal Barnard

“If some people think, "Why am I eating a dead bird soaked in poop?" I think if some people get disgusted by that, it's all to the good. Their coronary arteries will be healthier.”

People Ifs Thinking Eating Bird Disgusted Poop Arteries

Author:Neal Barnard

“I use color as my chief guide. But I always squeeze an avocado - you want the fruit to feel close to the skin. If you can feel a separation, the avocado is past its prime. The avocado should have a little give, but not much.”