About Us

A physician and nutrition expert who teaches better health through vegetarian cuisine, John A. McDougall, MD has been studying, writing, and speaking out about the effects of nutrition on disease for over 50 years. The McDougalls founded the nationally renowned McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA where medical miracles occur through diet and lifestyle changes. More »

I was born a passionate person — with a larger-than-life type-A personality. I have lived with this high enthusiasm, for better or worse, every single day. My medical education began in October of 1965, at age 18, when I suffered a massive stroke. More »

Meet the incredible staff behind the McDougall Program – from our Program Director to the many other physicians, dietitians, chefs, yoga instructors and personal trainers who make the McDougall Program so successful for fellow McDougallers.
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We talk love at first sight, starch, fish, eating disorders and MORE! Dr. John McDougall MD is a renowned physician and nutrition expert who teaches better health through a starched based, vegan diet...

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, the Foundation funds studies on the treatment of serious illnesses using the McDougall Program. We have successfully funded a study on the dietary treatment of Multiple Sclerosis with the Oregon Health & Science University and are currently raising funds for a study that measures the artery wall thickness changes that occur as a result of the McDougall Diet using ultrasound measurements. More »

We are here to answer your questions about our program via email or phone - locally or across the globe. More »