Healthy Eating: Real-Life Insights from Dr. Hyman and Dr. Berg
By Anthony Zandonatti Published: 2026-02-06
As an entrepreneur running Fiber Stream and a former baseball player, I need steady energy, sharp focus, and low inflammation to lead effectively and show up for my family. Two experts who cut through the noise: Dr. Mark Hyman (check his site: drhyman.com) and Dr. Eric Berg (check his site: drberg.com).
Here's how I apply their principles daily.Eat real, recognizable foodsstuff your great-grandmother would know: colorful veggies, clean proteins, and healthy fats. My go-to plate is grass-fed beef or wild salmon, a massive salad drizzled with olive oil, and non-starchy sides like broccoli or zucchini. I steer clear of seed oils (they're sneaky and in everythingvery hard to avoid) and most grains, which spike blood sugar and leave me foggy.Hydration goes beyond plain waterit's about minerals.
Following Dr. Berg's electrolyte advice, I prioritize sodium, potassium, and magnesium, especially after workouts or long days. I'm building toward intermittent fasting (1216 hours) as a metabolic resetit's on my list for clearer travel days and high-stakes meetingsbut I'm not there yet. For now, I focus on consistent, nutrient-dense meals. When cravings hit, I crowd out sugar with protein-forward snacks: boiled eggs, full-fat Greek yogurt, or nuts.
I call sugar epidemic in the world - "sugar disease"99% of people are hooked without realizing it. Don't believe me? Try going cold turkey and watch the withdrawal. Studies on mice show intense sweetness can surpass cocaine rewardeven in addicted rats, most preferred sweetened water over IV cocaine source: 2007 study in PLOS ONE. Sugar lights up the brain's reward pathways hard. To fight it, I cook with real fats: lots of fire from my smoker and BBQ, ghee, butter, and tallow. These keep meals satisfying and inflammation low.
Movement ties in3 to 5 gym sessions a week. I fool myself sometimes: "Just go for 10 minutes." But once I'm through the doors, energy kicks inespecially after the first few sets. That momentum carries over to better food choices.
Weekly planning beats decision fatigue: I pre-cook proteins, wash greens, and keep healthy protien snacks visible for easy grabs. If I slip (it happens), no spiraljust reset at the next meal. Health isn't punishment; it's fuel for living fully. When your body is nourished and calm, you make sharper business calls, lead with more presence, and show up bigger for family. That's the real winand you can play this game too. Whats one change youre making to ditch the sugar disease?
Anthony Zandonatti