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Most people who go on weight-loss diets regain the weight — and often gain back even more. In this episode, I explain why that happens and why it’s not a personal failure. It’s biology.

I walk you through how rapid weight loss slows your metabolism, reduces muscle mass, shifts key hormones like leptin and ghrelin, increases cravings, and intensifies hunger — creating the perfect setup for rebound weight gain.

You’ll also learn:

• How metabolic adaptation works
• Why losing muscle is more damaging than you think
• The hormonal “push-pull” that drives hunger after dieting
• Why yo-yo dieting increases health risks
• And most importantly — evidence-based strategies that actually support long-term metabolic health

We’ll talk about how to build meals that keep you full, how to stabilize hunger hormones, and how to choose foods that work with your biology rather than against it.

If you’re tired of the cycle of diets that don’t last, this episode offers a clearer, kinder, and more sustainable way forward.

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For resources related to a plant-based diet or if you struggle to afford healthy food for your family, please go to eatgreenswithdrblack.com/resources.

You can contact Dr. Black at dr.black@eatgreenswithdrblack.com

I am happy to answer general questions related to the information presented on this podcast. Be advised that I will never offer specific medical advice via this website, even if your child is an established patient in my practice. If you have concerns about your child’s health or growth, please contact their doctor.

Thanks for listening and don't forget to Eat Your Greens!

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Heart disease has been the #1 cause of death in the U.S. for decades — but it doesn’t have to be your future. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Kelly Ratheal, a cardiologist and lipid specialist with a strong focus on prevention and lifestyle medicine. We dig into:

• Why heart disease often begins long before adulthood
• How family history influences your risk
• When kids and teens should be screened
• The difference between LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
• What your triglycerides reveal about insulin resistance
• The truth about statins
• Why building muscle may be the most powerful metabolic tool you have
• The lifestyle habits that actually lower risk
• How small, doable changes compound into major long-term benefits

Dr. Ratheal’s “blood, sweat, and tears” framework is both honest and motivating. Whether you're managing cholesterol, concerned about family risk, or simply trying to protect your health, this episode will give you clarity and confidence.

Find Dr. Ratheal at NBPreventionDocs.com

Health Made Doable — one step at a time.

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For resources related to a plant-based diet or if you struggle to afford healthy food for your family, please go to eatgreenswithdrblack.com/resources.

You can contact Dr. Black at dr.black@eatgreenswithdrblack.com

I am happy to answer general questions related to the information presented on this podcast. Be advised that I will never offer specific medical advice via this website, even if your child is an established patient in my practice. If you have concerns about your child’s health or growth, please contact their doctor.

Thanks for listening and don't forget to Eat Your Greens!

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In this short solo episode — a preview of Season 3 — Dr. Black shares a practical, uplifting look at how to live not just longer, but better.

You’ll learn why chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, and dementia are more connected than most people realize — and how that’s actually good news.

Using evidence-based, doable strategies, Dr. Black walks through five simple ways to add years to your life and life to your years — starting with what you can add to your plate, not what you have to take away.

🌿 Topics include:

• How common chronic diseases share the same root causes
• The power of beans, greens, and berries for long-term health
• Why fiber and variety matter more than perfection
• Encouragement to start small — it’s never too late to change your trajectory

Season 3 of Eat Your Greens launches in January! Subscribe at www.eatgreenswithdrblack.com so you never miss an episode.

💚 From nutrition to everyday habits — Health Made Doable.

If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate it, leave a review, and most importantly, share it with a friend!

Don't forget to visit the show website and subscribe!

For resources related to a plant-based diet or if you struggle to afford healthy food for your family, please go to eatgreenswithdrblack.com/resources.

You can contact Dr. Black at dr.black@eatgreenswithdrblack.com

I am happy to answer general questions related to the information presented on this podcast. Be advised that I will never offer specific medical advice via this website, even if your child is an established patient in my practice. If you have concerns about your child’s health or growth, please contact their doctor.

Thanks for listening and don't forget to Eat Your Greens!