Dr. Doug Graham — author of The 80/10/10 Diet, elite athlete, and one of the world’s most recognized raw vegan health educators — joins Dave Escamilla for a deep conversation on nutrition, energy, performance, and what it really takes to build lifelong health.

In this episode, Doug shares his personal journey from a sickly childhood to becoming a world-class athlete in his 70s, how he developed the 80/10/10 nutritional framework, and why low-fat, high-carbohydrate plant-based eating remains one of the most studied and consistent approaches for human performance and metabolic health.

The discussion covers everything from insulin sensitivity and blood sugar stability to motivation, discipline, and why consistency — not willpower — determines long-term success. Doug also explains how raw and whole-food diets impact digestion, clarity, recovery, and why so many endurance athletes and high-level performers gravitate toward high-carb, low-fat nutrition.

This conversation is not about quick fixes or gimmicks — it’s about building a system that supports energy, mental clarity, and physical performance for decades.

Whether you’re exploring plant-based nutrition, raw food, or simply trying to understand how food affects your body, this episode offers a grounded, long-term perspective from someone who has lived it for over 45 years.

(00:00) Personal experience & disclaimer
(00:05) Who this episode is for
(00:33) Introducing Dr. Doug Graham
(02:00) Doug’s athletic background and longevity
(03:14) Early life and discovering movement
(06:17) From gymnastics to health education
(08:23) The vision of a vegan world
(10:31) Applied physiology & real-world nutrition
(12:14) Childhood illness and early health struggles
(17:08) The moment Doug committed to health
(18:33) Medical model vs hygiene model
(21:20) Experimenting with different diets
(23:51) Discovering raw foods
(25:35) Energy, recovery, and long-term results
(27:09) Performance, strength, and raw veganism
(30:01) Origins of the 80/10/10 diet
(33:06) Why fruits and vegetables dominate human nutrition
(34:06) Fat, glucose, and insulin sensitivity
(36:01) Raw food culture and supplement marketing
(38:51) How 80/10/10 applies to disease prevention
(40:08) Macronutrient math explained
(42:04) Essential fats, protein, and carbs
(44:19) Insulin resistance and blood sugar
(46:06) Helping skeptics succeed
(47:02) Raw vs cooked food choices
(49:17) Optimal vs “least bad” eating
(53:46) Longevity diets around the world
(55:16) Working with elite athletes
(59:22) Body fat and athletic conditioning
(01:04:02) Weight loss strategies with low-calorie foods
(01:08:06) Building raw food communities
(01:11:09) Motivation: knowledge vs need
(01:14:32) Choosing the right teacher
(01:17:28) Live events and coaching
(01:18:45) Final thoughts & closing

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Website: https://foodnsport.com

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