Most doctors lack formal training in diet and nutrition

It’s hard to miss the headlines and breaking news feeds on the latest medical studies showing the health benefits of plant-based eating patterns: Vegetarian diets lower the risk or colorectal cancer. Dementia can be delayed through a healthful diet, cognitive training, and physical exercise. Folic acid — a plant-based product of foliage, or leafy greens — boosts heart health. And that’s just in the past few days.

As a primary care specialist …

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