Joel Kahn, MD
Dr. Joel Kahn is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine and practices cardiology in Detroit, Michigan. He is a clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is a frequent lecturer and author on topics of vegan nutrition and heart disease reversal. His book The Whole Heart Solution combines nutritional, Eastern, and Western approaches to preventing America’s No. 1 killer. His book Dead Execs Don’t Get Bonuses: The Ultimate Guide To Survive Your Career With a Healthy Heart discusses how your health and lifestyle are interlinked. Find him on Twitter and Facebook.
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See articleHow Erectile Dysfunction Can Save a Life (and Be Reversed)
Nearly 10 percent of men have had a diagnosis of coronary heart disease, which is a term for clogged heart arteries causing angina chest pressure, myocardial infarctions, and the need for heart stents and bypass surgery. Tragically, half of the men who die suddenly of coronary heart disease, hundreds of thousands, have no previous warning […] -
See articleNew Report: Plant-Based Diets Can Help Tame Asthma
Although data have suggested for decades that asthma responds to dietary interventions, a comprehensive report published in the March 2020 issue of Nutrition Reviews indicates that plant-based nutrition therapy for asthma has come of age. What Is Asthma? A common and sometimes disabling disorder, asthma is an airway disease of the lungs that makes it […] -
See article12 Studies from 2019 That Make the Case for Avoiding Meat
In the 42 years I have eaten a plant-based diet, and in my 30 years as a cardiologist, I have studied the medical literature that supports a diet of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains for heart health and overall well-being. Never in my experience, however, have I seen such a flurry of scientific literature […] -
See articleAre Butter and Dairy Back in 2017? A Look at the Latest Research
Let’s start in the spirit of agreement. All nutrition experts seriously interested in promoting health and longevity will agree that eliminating processed foods rich in salt, oils, refined grains, and added sugars (including sugar-sweetened beverages) and replacing them with properly prepared whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes enjoyed with water, coffee, or tea is the […] -
See articleFor a Healthy Heart, Not All Plant Foods Are Equal
After you watch “Forks Over Knives” and decide to adopt a plant-based diet, does it matter if you spend your dollars in the produce department or buy a stack of vegan frozen pizzas, coconut milk ice cream, and soy burgers with chips and fries? While the increasing availability of factory-produced vegan prepared food is staggering, […] -
See articleCardiologist’s Case Study: A Patient’s Lab Results After 30 Days on a Plant-Based Diet
Adam is a well-known Detroit businessman who is legendary for his huge smile, energy, and successful restoration business. We became friends at a CrossFit gym a few years back. On social media, Adam was known for food posts that were usually centered around his love for bacon and burgers. He was about as meat-oriented as […] -
See articleGreenSpace Café: My Journey from the Cardiology Lab to the Kitchen
Over 25 years ago, I embarked on a career as an invasive cardiologist skilled in placing first balloons and then stents in every nook, cranny, and granny that needed them. That single focus lasted only three weeks, because then Dr. Dean Ornish published the Lifestyle Heart Trial, which showed that the diet I had been […] -
See articleIf You Could Meet Your Hero, Who Would it Be?
We all had heroes growing up. I loved Spider-Man as a child. A few weeks ago, I was doing a signing for my new book, The Whole Heart Solution. A Spider-Man action figure was on display a few feet away, and for just a moment I imagined meeting him (not so far-fetched, as Toby McGuire […] -
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Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group Drives Health in the Motor City
Although we see daily signs that plant-based eating is on the rise, in the 25 years I have been counseling my cardiology patients to adopt such a diet, it has been challenging to convince them long term. Undoubtedly a neighbor, family member, coworker, or some other pundit would try to derail their efforts. It seems […]
Master The Art Of Plant-based Cooking.
The Forks Over Knives online cooking course helps you learn new techniques, flavors, and styles for cooking delicious plant-based, oil-free meals at home.