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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7 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…

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“Are Eggs Good for Me?” New Study in JAMA

In recent years, there has been a growing perception that eggs and dietary cholesterol aren’t as bad as we once thought. But…

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3 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…

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I 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…

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