Secrets From A Man Who's Been Vegan For 74 Years

How long have you been plant-based? Chances are, not as long as Mark Huberman. The director of the National Health Association has spent his entire 74 years as a vegan. And his health has never been better.

He joins Chuck Carroll on the Exam Room to talk about growing up vegan in the 1950s, his parents' role in the plant-based movement, and how he continues their work today by leading by example.

If you're looking for a history lesson in the plant-based movement, or just curious how Mark could eat plant based in the 1950s, this is the episode for you!

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Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:09 - Mark Huberman: Vegan Since Birth
03:30 - How veganism helps me live an authentic life
06:10 - Growing up plant-based in the 1950s
12:05 - Why his parents turned to natural foods in the 1940s
16:00 - Here's why you can take B12 without a prescription
19:45 - How veganism changed Mark's perspective
27:30 - How the movement’s communication has changed
31:30 - Why Mark leads by example
35:20 - The new way vegans travel
40:00 - 1951 to 2025: 74 years of vegan progress.


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