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The Dan Buettner Podcast

The Dan Buettner Podcast

Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian: Why 94% of Americans Have Suboptimal Health (And How to Fix the System)

Oct 22, 2026 · 1h 24m

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Is almost everything you think you know about nutrition completely wrong? In this episode, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, cardiologist, public health scientist, and director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University, joins The Dan Buettner Podcast to dismantle decades of dietary dogma. Discover why 94% of American adults have suboptimal cardiometabolic health, why total fat and seed oils aren't the villains we made them out to be, and how ultra-processed foods are silently driving our chronic disease crisis. Plus, Dr. Mozaffarian breaks down the real science behind food as medicine, whole grains, and actionable policy solutions for a healthier future. Learn more about your ad choices.…