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Fuel for the Fight - Military Medical University Professor's Recipe to Incorporate Plant-Based Food to Support Peak Physical Conditioning

  • Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs/Military Health System
  • April 18, 2025 | 3:48

Uniformed Services University cardiologist Dr. Marc Alaric Franzos shows how to incorporate plant-based foods into your diet to increase cardiovascular health and how “you can still get the protein you need to maintain peak physical conditioning.” In this video, he shares a recipe combining Kalua pork, brown rice and spinach using simple tools like a slow cooker and a rice pot to enjoy healthy food with family and friends. Franzos is a retired U.S. Navy captain who flew the P3 Orion early in his career. He became a U.S. Navy physician and a flight surgeon and ultimately specialized in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He is an associate professor of medicine at the Department of Defense's premiere medical school.

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