26/10/2023
This is a fantastic study that I have referenced a lot. Congrats Dr. Neil Barnard
Congratulations to Dr. Neal Barnard for receiving the 2023 Charles E. Ragus Award, which recognizes his outstanding research paper published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association last year.
According to Dr. Hana Kahleova, "The paper that inspired the committee to give this award to Dr. Barnard is entitled "A Mediterranean Diet and Low-Fat Vegan Diet to Improve Body Weight and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Randomized, Cross-over Trial."
As the study's principal investigator, Neal paid attention to every detail from start to finish. And he inspired the participants to do even the impossible. For example, when some participants complained about how hard it is to consume four tablespoons of olive oil daily on the Mediterranean diet, Neal had a brilliant solution: Put it in your smoothie!"
Every participant completed both diets, so they were their own controls, and each person got support in following their diets from dietetic professionals with expertise in their respective diets. As a result, the study provides the best and most objective guidance for health professionals, journalists, authors, and individuals seeking to improve their health.
Congratulations, again, to Dr. Barnard and the entire research team at the Barnard Medical Center!
