Show notes:
(5:28) Chronic disease as a national security issue
(10:03) The nutritional impact of different diet types
(19:21) Diet and nutrition perspectives
(26:38) Understanding different types of sugars
(32:45) The Importance of Polysaccharides in Nutrition
(42:12) Significant cognitive improvement in Alzheimer's patients
(51:58) Daily Brain Care and Brain Vitamins
(57:03) Outro
Who is Dr. John Lewis?
Dr. John E. Lewis is past full-time associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and now remains as a voluntary associate professor in both Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Department of Psychology. Dr. Lewis has been the principal investigator of multiple nutrition, dietary supplement, exercise training, and medical device studies in the last 2 decades. Much of his research has included investigating the effects of interventions on a wide variety of outcomes, including immune and cognitive functioning, inflammation, physical fitness, nutrient status, quality of life, and mental health, in healthy adults and in those with Alzheimer’s, HIV, MS, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and GI disorders, among others. He has co-authored more than 180 peer-reviewed scientific articles, has mentored many undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in exercise, nutrition, and health promotion, and has been an invited speaker at multiple international and national conferences.
Dr. Lewis earned both his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Tennessee in business administration and human physiology, respectively. John has a Ph.D. from the University of Miami in educational and psychological studies. His Medical Wellness Training Expert Specialty areas and Speaking topics include: plant-based (vegan/vegetarian) nutrition; optimal nutrition for health, wellness, and performance; exercise programming – from weekend warriors to athletes; dietary supplementation for health and disease prevention; designing and conducting clinical research interventions; technical writing and professional publishing and presentation; and evaluation of research studies and data. In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is a former athlete and competitive body builder, who maintains a very rigorous exercise training regimen and has eaten a whole-food, plant-based diet for over 26 years.
Connect with Dr. John Lewis:
Website: https://www.drlewisnutrition.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnelewisphd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/John-E-Lewis/695847737/, https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Lewis-Nutrition/100085418756619/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlewisnutrition/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xvuUBaSGsAuSo4ZxhNR0A
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