Food is more than just fuel – every bite we take has a profound impact on our biology. In this episode, I explain the principles of the Pegan diet, emphasizing the importance of quality, nutrient-dense foods. Joining me are some incredible guests: Dr. Cindy Geyer, a renowned expert in functional medicine, and Dr. Elissa Epel, a leading stress researcher. Together, we’ll explore how chronic stress and poor sleep are intricately connected to major health issues like obesity, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. Learn how specific dietary choices can serve as powerful medicine, improving your overall health and longevity. Plus, explore actionable tips and expert insights on integrating these health-boosting foods into your daily routine. View Show Notes From This Episode Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal Full-length episodes of these interviews can be found here: How to Follow the Pegan Diet What Is Driving Your Poor Sleep and How Can You Fix It? How To Reduce The Harmful Effects of Chronic Stress This episode is brought to you by Seed, ButcherBox, Vivobarefoot. Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code 25HYMAN for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ButcherBox is giving new members two pounds of ground beef for FREE in every box. Visit ButcherBox.com/Farmacy and use code FARMACY. If you're not barefoot, go Vivobarefoot. Head to vivobarefoot.com/drhyman to get 20% off today!
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Hey everyone, it's Dr. Mark Hyman. Thank you so much for being a loyal listener to The Doctor's Pharmacy. For the holidays, I've decided to give my team a little break to rest up and prepare for more content and the new year ahead. So The Doctor's Pharmacy will be replaying some older episodes for the next two weeks.
But don't worry, we'll be back with more content and brand new episodes starting Tuesday, December 31st. So for now, here are some of my favorite past episodes of The Doctor's Pharmacy and see you next year. Coming up on this episode, food is information, that it's medicine, that it's instructions, it's code that programs your biology with every bite.
So you must understand that you're interacting with things, not just from an energy perspective, not just fuel to run your body, but instructions that code for every single function of what's going on. Hey everyone, it's Dr. Mark here. Now, I've recently found a new drink that fits into my pegan diet, and it's honestly something I always look forward to when I need a nourishing pick-me-up.
It's Sun Goddess Matcha Green Tea from Peak, and it's the best-tasting, smoothest mixing matcha I've ever tried. I'm sure you heard me talk a lot about using food as medicine, and matcha is a great example of this.
It's full of polyphenols, which are especially helpful for our good gut bugs, and also other antioxidants that it contains that support healthier aging, balanced blood sugar, improved digestion, and a strong immune system. Matcha makes a great alternative to coffee because it provides sustained clean energy without the jitters.
L-theanine is a powerful amino acid in matcha that helps you feel calm, focused, and clear, so you can get a boost without the crash. Peak Sun Goddess Matcha actually contains more theanine and chlorophyll because they shade their matcha plants 35% longer than any other brand's. I really do feel awake, focused, and balanced after enjoying my matcha every morning.
Right now, get up to 15% off on Peak Sun Goddess Matcha plus a complimentary beaker and rechargeable frother when you shop my link peaklife.com forward slash Dr. Hyman. That's P-I-Q-E-L-I-F-E dot com slash Hyman and use the code Hyman. And now let's get back to this week's episode of The Doctor's Pharmacy.
Now, before we jump into today's episode, I'd like to note that while I wish I could help everyone by my personal practice, there's simply not enough time for me to do this at scale. And that's why I've been busy building several passion projects to help you better understand, well, you. If you're looking for data about your biology, check out Function Health for real-time lab insights.
And if you're in need of deepening your knowledge around your health journey, well, check out my membership community, Dr. Hyman Plus. And if you're looking for curated, trusted supplements and health products for your health journey, visit my website, drhyman.com, for my website store and a summary of my favorite and thoroughly tested products. Are you ready to prioritize wellness?
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