In general, losing weight is a good thing for those who are overweight, but it's important to lose weight in a way that enhances your health rather than one that may compromise it. Dean Ornish compromiseenhancegeneral Change image and share on social
There's no point in giving up something you enjoy unless you get something back that's even better, and quickly. Dean Ornish backenjoygive Change image and share on social
If I eat mindlessly while watching television, reading, or talking with someone else, I can go through an entire meal without tasting the food, without even noticing that I've been eating. The plate is empty but I didn't enjoy the food - I had all of the calories and little of the pleasure. Dean Ornish calorieeatempty share on social
I grew up in Texas, eating meat five times a day, and I liked meat. But I began being a vegetarian when I was 19 because I found that I felt better. Dean Ornish begindayeat Change image and share on social
Joy of living is sustainable; fear of dying is not. Dean Ornish diefearjoy Change image and share on social
When you grow up in an extended family, or in a stable neighborhood with two or three generations of families who live there, you feel seen. Not just the good things you've done, the stuff you put on your resume. You know they've seen you in your dark times, when you've messed up - but they're still there. Dean Ornish darkextendfamily share on social
While the digital age has done so much to improve our world, it has dramatically changed our social structure, often further isolating us from each other. Dean Ornish agechangedigital Change image and share on social
Curious patients are more receptive to new ideas, and those who engage their health practitioners in a dialogue are much more likely to adhere to these recommendations. Dean Ornish adherecuriousdialogue Change image and share on social
The need for love and intimacy is a fundamental human need, as primal as the need for food, water, and air. Dean Ornish airfoodfundamental Change image and share on social