Today on What The Fat, Dr. Ryan Lowery interviews his grandfather: George Makovec. Hear how his grandparents met, their heritage, and the giving mindset. Gain insight into how grandma’s diet affected her health and eventually contributed to her passing.

 

Enjoy the show!

 

Takeaways

 

George believes that if his wife could share one thing with the world, it would be to never take life for granted and always spread kindness.

 

Show Notes:

• How Ryan’s grandparents met 1:03
• Grandma’s cooking and diet 4:17
• The day grandma entered the hospital 9:49
• Would grandma still be alive today if she was not overweight? 13:01
• The mindset of always helping 14:06
• If grandma could share one thing with the world, what would it be? 1:540

 

Tweetable quotes

“The meal wasn’t finished until dessert… in our family, we go through the meal just to get to the dessert.”

 

“Life’s more important. We’re here to help.”

 

“Everyday, live so nobody is going to curse you when you’re dead”

 

“Try to help. It doesn’t cost-- not really. It doesn’t take away nothing from you. But if you give something to somebody else, then that person may help somebody else.