Cardiologist, Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University, author

Dariush Mozaffarian

Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian is a cardiologist and public health expert who directs the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University. His work focuses on nutrition science, food policy, and the role of food in chronic disease. He is the author of 'Food Is Medicine'.

Known For

Food is Medicinenutrition policy

Canon

Energy Balance: Calories In vs. Calories Out

Curious

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Appetite and Food Intake

Curious

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Crucial for Longevity and Inflammation Control

Curious

Books

■Food Is Medicine(2026)

Episodes

#Nutrition Expert: This Is Why Eat Less, Exercise More Never WorksSep 30, 2026