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feature physicians who regularly see patients rather
than ones who spend all their time on television.
switches––like eating
whole grains in place of
refined carbohydrates––
when you’re young
is important.”
McGraw attributed the show’s success to “allowing
them to be doctors and videotaping it.” The show has
gone on to win the 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding
Talk Show/Informative and has been nominated six
times in the category. Meanwhile, Stork and his co-
hosts received back-to-back Emmy nominations for
Outstanding Talk Show Host in 2011 and 2012.
It’s advice that Stork
himself heeds. While
not a vegetarian, he
incorporates five to six
smaller meals into his
day. From whole grain
cereals to lean proteins,
healthy fats, and good
carbs, he also makes
sure to add foods high
in fiber to the mix.
Stork has parlayed his medical and television success
into publishing as well. Stork is the New York Times
#1 bestselling author of The Doctor Is In: A 7-Step
Prescription for Optimal Wellness, The Lean Belly
Prescription, The Doctor’s Diet, and The Lose Your
Belly Diet––Change Your Gut, Change Your Life.
The Amazon summary of The
Doctor’s Diet says, it’s the
“solution to unhealthy eating,
an American epidemic
with a death toll higher
than that of car accidents,
drug abuse, smoking, and
gun violence combined.
Here, Dr. Stork offers a
flexible and workable diet
plan that addresses this
health crisis by helping
you lose weight, restore
your health, and ultimately
add years to your life.”
In addition to a healthy diet, Stork consistently stresses
the importance of exercise. In an interview with journalist
Diana Kelly, Stork said, “With society as sedentary
as it is, it’s important to be walking. Even 10 minutes
after every meal adds up to 30 minutes a day.
Stork also stresses finding an active hobby. “We’re
genetically programmed to enjoy activities. I’d venture
a guess there is some activity out there for all of us. For
me it’s biking. Don’t stop until you find an activity you
enjoy, commit to it, and just like everything, schedule it.”
The first doctor in his family, Stork takes the profession
seriously. “During med school, I kept a journal of the type
of doctor I wanted to be. One of the first things I wrote
was ‘Whenever you’re with a patient, put them at ease.’ If
you walk in and you’re like, ‘Okay, what’s going on?’ it’s
very different from pulling up a stool, sitting, and saying,
‘Miss Watkins, I’m sorry you’re not feeling well. How can
I help you?’ Stork explained to Prevention Magazine.
While promoting his book,
The Doctor Is In: A 7-Step
Prescription for Optimal
Wellness, Stork sat down
with CBN.com to share
his philosophy on health.
“You have to be your own
health guru; you have to
be the CEO of your health.
Treat it like a job.”
“If you’re present, a patient can tell––even if ou’re busy or
if they’re calling you over to Trauma Bay One. The same
thing is true of friendships or hosting a television show.”
“People in their 20s need to
realize that chronic illness
starts its progression in your
younger years. Heart disease
doesn’t start in your 50s.
That’s why making health
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