Michelle McMacken, MD, FACP, DipABLM
Dr. Michelle McMacken is a board-certified internal medicine physician, executive director of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals, and an assistant professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine. An honors graduate of Yale University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, she has more than 14 years of experience practicing primary care, directing a medical weight-loss program, and teaching doctors-in-training. An enthusiastic supporter of plant-based nutrition, she is committed to educating patients, medical students, and doctors about the power of healthy eating and lifestyle modification. Follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn
All opinions expressed by McMacken are her own and do not necessarily represent those of her hospital affiliations; neither she nor her affiliated hospitals have a financial relationship with Forks Over Knives.
All Contributions from Michelle McMacken, MD, FACP, DipABLM (9)
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See articleUnpacking JAMA Study’s Findings on Eggs and Heart Disease
In recent years, there has been a growing perception that eggs and dietary cholesterol aren’t as bad as we once thought. But a March 2019 study calls this into question. The study, published by renowned medical journal JAMA, included 29,615 people who were followed for a median 17.5 years. The authors evaluated whether egg intake […] -
See article7 Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Meat
People go plant-based for lots of reasons: Weight loss, a desire to feel more energetic, reducing the risk of heart disease, and decreasing the number of medications they take are just a few of the motivators for ditching animal products. But what really happens when you stop eating meat? The healthiest, happiest version of yourself […] -
See article3 Common Cholesterol Myths, Busted!
Your blood cholesterol levels have a profound impact on your risk of cardiovascular disease, so it’s important to understand the facts about how cholesterol works. Let’s review three of the most common cholesterol-related myths, along with the science to bust them wide open. MYTH #1: We need to eat cholesterol. Cholesterol has important functions in […] -
See articleI Have PCOS. What Should I Eat?
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is common among women of reproductive age. Hallmarks include irregular periods, insulin resistance, and an excess of male hormones. For the 40 to 60 percent of women with PCOS who are overweight, weight loss can improve symptoms. But what specific foods and nutrients play a role? What’s the best diet for […] -
See articleWhy Feeding Your Gut Bacteria Might Be the Secret to Better Health
Our gut bacteria influence our health in profound ways. They help digest food, make key nutrients, fight harmful organisms, protect our gut lining, train our immune systems, turn genes on and off, regulate gut hormones, and possibly even affect mood and cravings. Gut bacterial changes are closely linked to autoimmunity, inflammation, body weight, diabetes, cancer, […] -
See articleWhy I Recommend a High-Carb Diet for My Patients with Diabetes
I have many patients with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in my internal medicine practice. When I ask what foods they think they should limit, the majority answer “carbs.” To their surprise, I tell them that I actually recommend a high-carb diet—one based in whole- or minimally processed plant foods. Here’s why: People eating high-carb, […] -
See article5 Reasons Why We Should Eat More Beans
Why should we eat beans? There are so many reasons! For Longevity Beans and other legumes (lentils, peas, etc.) are the most important dietary predictor of longevity in people of different ethnicities. Among 785 older adults in several countries, each 20-gram increase in daily legume intake resulted in a 7 to 8 percent lower risk […] -
See article12 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss … with Benefits Beyond the Scale
As an internal medicine physician and director of an obesity program, I am all too familiar with the struggle that many people face when it comes to weight loss. The statistics in my primary care practice mirror the U.S. national numbers: more than 70% of us are overweight or obese.[i] I’ve seen many people attempt […] -
See articleTop 5 Misconceptions About Food: A Doctor’s Daily Experience
As a primary care doctor, I spend my days taking care of patients with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and obesity. I also see “healthy” patients whose eating habits are starting them on the road to a future filled with doctor’s appointments and hospital visits. I enjoy reminding my patients that their […]
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