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Biggest Health Studies of the Year: Sugar, Coffee and More | Dr. Andrew Freeman

Biggest Health Studies of the Year: Sugar, Coffee and More | Dr. Andrew Freeman

Every day there’s a new headline about health.

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Coffee is good. Coffee is bad.

Fat is the problem. No, sugar is.

Eat this. Avoid that.

So, what does the science actually say?

Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Freeman joins Chuck Carroll to break down the biggest health and nutrition studies of the past year and explains what they really mean for your life.

You’ll learn:
  • The difference between healthspan vs lifespan
  • Why chronic disease rates aren’t improving
  • The shocking rise in childhood obesity worldwide
  • How sugar-sweetened beverages impact heart health
  • The truth about ultra-processed foods
  • The benefits of flavonoids and antioxidant-rich diets
  • What new research says about coffee and tea
  • How fruits, vegetables, and legumes impact longevity

Despite thousands of studies and an increased focus on health, millions are still getting sicker. Why?

Dr. Freeman connects the dots and shows how to use science to live longer, healthier, and better.

Dr. Freeman and Chuck will be appearing with Chef AJ and many others at the Plant-Powered Party in Las Vegas.

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