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How To Reverse Diabetes: Lessons From The Marshall Islands | Brenda Davis, RD

How To Reverse Diabetes: Lessons From The Marshall Islands | Brenda Davis, RD

Imagine a place where the average lifespan is shockingly low and the rates of diabetes and heart disease are sky-high. Now, imagine what would happen if the people who lived there embraced the power of plant-based nutrition and positive lifestyle changes.

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No need to imagine, because this is happening in the Marshall Islands.

Renowned dietitian Brenda Davis shares her groundbreaking work in a community challenged by severe health issues, including how her team brought this work all the way up to the president. Discover how her lifestyle intervention program is improving health outcomes in the Marshall Islands against incredible odds.

Join Brenda and "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll to learn:

  • The dire health conditions in the Marshall Islands and their root causes.
  • The innovative solutions Brenda and her team implemented to overcome food supply challenges.
  • The remarkable success stories of those embracing a plant-based diet.

This inspiring episode reveals the profound impact of diet on health and offers valuable insights for improving health outcomes globally. Don’t miss Brenda Davis’s incredible journey and the lessons we can all learn from her work in the Marshall Islands.

This episode was recorded on location in Rochester, Minnesota at the Lifestyle Medicine Pathway to Health and Happiness Symposium presented by the Lotus Health Foundation and Rochester Clinic.

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