Andres Digenio

Andres Digenio, MD, PhD, is a physician, researcher, and author whose career has focused on cardiovascular disease prevention through lasting lifestyle change.

Born in Uruguay, he trained as a physician before earning a PhD in exercise physiology at the University of Cape Town. His career has spanned three continents, encompassing clinical practice, academic medicine, and clinical research, with particular expertise in obesity and diabetes treatment.

At Vanderbilt University, he directed programs in wellness and obesity and served on the faculty of the Department of Medicine. He has authored or co-authored more than 150 scientific publications.

His first book, The Natural Diet, combines decades of experience in a practical 24-week guide to healthy eating, physical activity, and sustainable behavior change.

His approach can be summarized in three simple ideas:

Eat real food. Keep moving. Make it a habit.

Andres writes about nutrition, ultra-processed foods, physical activity, and healthy living on his website and on Medium.

He lives in California with his wife and enjoys spending time with his three sons and five granddaughters.