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Ah, the eternal question: **what’s the best diet ever?** The real answer? **It depends on you**—your body, goals, lifestyle, culture, and values. But there *are* some universal truths backed by science.
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**The Best Diet for Most People (Science-Approved)**
Think of this as a blueprint—not a strict menu:
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**Core Principles:**
1. **Mostly whole foods**
* Veggies, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds
* Minimally processed, nutrient-dense
2. **Healthy fats over bad fats**
* Avocados, olive oil, fatty fish (omega-3s)
* Avoid trans fats and excessive refined oils
3. **Quality protein**
* Lean meat, fish, eggs, tofu, lentils, beans
4. **Limit sugar & refined carbs**
* Cut back on soda, sweets, white bread, ultra-processed snacks
5. **Hydrate!**
* Water > sugary drinks or excess caffeine/alcohol
6. **Eat with intention**
* Slow down. Be mindful. Stop when 80% full (like the Okinawans!).
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**Top Diets Rated by Experts:**
These aren't fads—they're backed by long-term research:
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Diet | Why It's Great |
| --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Mediterranean** | Heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, sustainable |
| **DASH** | Designed to lower blood pressure |
| **Flexitarian** | Mostly plant-based, flexible, reduces disease risk |
| **Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)** | Great for gut, heart, weight, longevity |
| **Nordic Diet** | Like Mediterranean but with local (northern) foods |
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**Diets to Be Wary Of:**
* **Keto** or **Carnivore** – may help short-term, but risky long-term for heart, gut, and nutrient diversity unless carefully managed.
* **"Detoxes"/Juice Cleanses** – mostly hype, your **liver and kidneys** already detox your body.
* **Anything extreme, restrictive, or expensive** – not sustainable = not helpful.
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Best Diet = The One You Can Stick To
Ask yourself:
* Does it **nourish** me?
* Does it **fit my lifestyle and culture**?
* Do I feel **energized**, not punished?
Because the *best* diet isn’t the one that makes you skinny for a week—it’s the one that helps you **thrive for life**.
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Want help picking a diet based on your personal goals (e.g. energy, weight loss, muscle, longevity, etc.)? I can totally help with that!
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###
**The Best Diet for Most People (Science-Approved)**Think of this as a blueprint—not a strict menu:
####
**Core Principles:**1. **Mostly whole foods**
* Veggies, fruits, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds
* Minimally processed, nutrient-dense
2. **Healthy fats over bad fats**
* Avocados, olive oil, fatty fish (omega-3s)
* Avoid trans fats and excessive refined oils
3. **Quality protein**
* Lean meat, fish, eggs, tofu, lentils, beans
4. **Limit sugar & refined carbs**
* Cut back on soda, sweets, white bread, ultra-processed snacks
5. **Hydrate!**
* Water > sugary drinks or excess caffeine/alcohol
6. **Eat with intention**
* Slow down. Be mindful. Stop when 80% full (like the Okinawans!).
---
###
**Top Diets Rated by Experts:**These aren't fads—they're backed by long-term research:
|
Diet | Why It's Great || --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Mediterranean** | Heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, sustainable |
| **DASH** | Designed to lower blood pressure |
| **Flexitarian** | Mostly plant-based, flexible, reduces disease risk |
| **Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB)** | Great for gut, heart, weight, longevity |
| **Nordic Diet** | Like Mediterranean but with local (northern) foods |
---
###
**Diets to Be Wary Of:*** **Keto** or **Carnivore** – may help short-term, but risky long-term for heart, gut, and nutrient diversity unless carefully managed.
* **"Detoxes"/Juice Cleanses** – mostly hype, your **liver and kidneys** already detox your body.
* **Anything extreme, restrictive, or expensive** – not sustainable = not helpful.
---
###
Best Diet = The One You Can Stick ToAsk yourself:
* Does it **nourish** me?
* Does it **fit my lifestyle and culture**?
* Do I feel **energized**, not punished?
Because the *best* diet isn’t the one that makes you skinny for a week—it’s the one that helps you **thrive for life**.
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Want help picking a diet based on your personal goals (e.g. energy, weight loss, muscle, longevity, etc.)? I can totally help with that!
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What Is the "Primal Diet"?
Why the Logic Is Flawed
1. **“We haven’t evolved” is false**
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