What if the biggest drivers of chronic disease aren’t genetics or aging, but the foods we’ve been told are “healthy” for decades?

In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Steve Hughlett, a Doctor of Pharmacy with more than 34 years of healthcare experience, we explore his journey from traditional healthcare into the world of nutrition, metabolic health, and lifestyle medicine.

Dr. Hughlett shares how years inside the medical system led him to question the relationship between food, chronic illness, and the growing dependence on medications. We discuss obesity, insulin resistance, processed foods, and why so many people feel trapped in unhealthy cycles despite following conventional advice.

In this episode, we cover:
• Why metabolic health matters
• The connection between processed foods and chronic disease
• How the healthcare system approaches prevention
• The role of insulin resistance in modern illness
• Why simple lifestyle changes can make a major impact
• Walking, hydration, sleep, and sunlight as foundational health tools

This conversation challenges many common assumptions about nutrition and wellness while offering practical ways to improve your health naturally.

Learn more about Dr. Steve Hughlett, his book Your Plate Is Your Fate, and the Nutrition Prescription: Wellness vs. Medications podcast at drstevehughlett.com.

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