Did you ever wonder why so many doctors eat so unhealthy? Nutrition is certainly part of preventive medicine and a primary factor for longevity. During my shadowing and interning phase I was shocked by the diet many doctors choose. My observations in medical school have not been much different. During one med school interview, for example, a interviewer casually recommended Ramen noodles to bring down food-costs during medical school (Sounds like Dr. Mark Weinberger?).

"One more Big Mac! Make that two!'

The truth is that doctors are not trained nutritionists and their lifestyle is greatly shaped towards a quick bite and an accelerated gulp. This makes processed fast-food and finger-food so attractive because you can just shove it down your throat and have your brain tell you that it was pretty tasty. Not to forget gifts from patients and hospital-sponsored food.

I love organic and local food. Because organic food is expensive, only about 10% of my food is truly USDA-certified organic. However, I still make good choices and refuse to buy food that contains corn-syrup or a ton of sodium. I also bake my own whole-wheat bread and my free-range meat comes from a local Amish farmer. While this food is not certified organic, it is certainly as healthy and even cheaper than the meat I buy at Walmart.