Dean Ornish Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Whether you're six or sixty, if you go on a diet and lifestyle program and feel constrained, you're likely to go off it sooner or later. Offering a spectrum of choices is much more effective; then, you feel free and empowered.”

“Even more than feeling healthy, most people want to feel free and in control.”

“An educated patient is empowered; thus, more likely to become healthy.”

“Joy of living is sustainable; fear of dying is not.”

“The need for connection and community is primal, as fundamental as the need for air, water, and food.”

“Whether it's by helping us search for health-related information, connecting us with doctors through online portals, or enabling us to store and retrieve our medical records online, the Internet is starting to show the promise it has to transform the way people interact with and improve their own health and wellness.”

“While the digital age has done so much to improve our world, it has dramatically changed our social structure, often further isolating us from each other.”

“A valid scientific theory is predictive, verifiable, and replicable. To me, that's beautiful.”

“I grew up in Texas, eating meat five times a day, and I liked meat. But I began being a vegetarian when I was 19 because I found that I felt better.”

“What matters most is your overall way of eating and living.”