Mark Hyman on Non-Starchy Vegetables: recommends

Hyman treats non-starchy vegetables — spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and similar — as the bulk of the diet, making up roughly three-quarters of intake by his Pegan rule. He says vegetables should be the foundation of the plate, with protein and fats as supporting players.

His stated reasoning is that vegetables supply fiber, phytonutrients, and prebiotic material that feed the microbiome and support metabolic health, while carrying minimal glycemic load. This position sits at the center of his broader framework: his Sweetgreen collaboration, his Food Fix advocacy, and his longevity messaging all build on the vegetable-first plate. (Hyman’s position; not this site’s medical advice.)

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