What is the best diet for humans? | Eran Segal | TEDxRuppin

Prof. Eran Segal presented conclusions from the research on the TEDxRuppin stage and made us question common dietary beliefs.


New research led by Prof. Eran Segals and Dr. Elinavs research unit indicates a drastic change in blood sugar levels between two individuals on identical diets - this may explain why some struggle to lose weight while others, on the same diet, stay lean and fit. The scientists even developed an algorithm that can calculate ones blood level based on his or her biology and lifestyle.

[flowcharts]

The gut microbiome is one of the most fascinating and intricate aspects of nutrition and our bodies in general, yet is almost never mentioned by media or nutritional agencies. So excited to research this myself!

[rickhaydan]

To the director of filming for this TED Talk and all other TED Talks: Show me the close-up of the charts until the speaker is done with them. I get no worthwhile info from seeing the speaker or the audience. Show me the charts. Show me the charts. Show me charts. BTW, if you are mindlessly applying some film school rule about changing the viewpoint every so-many seconds, then STOP! Save it for your Oscar-winner. For these lectures, just SHOW ME THE CHARTS!

[robertneil]

Thank you for not starting a Ted Talk with, "What if I told you..."

[curliefro]

The gut is definitely the "second brain" so to speak and medical schools (which I attended) fail to do adequate education on complex gut function and microbiome.
This was an excellent discussion!

[gardengirl]

When you think about the fact that medicines work differently in people, it’s understandable that food would be the same.

[chunhualiao]

As a professional scientist, I would rate his study a top notch. Easily best research with high impact.

[gmboles]

Thank you Professor Segal for sharing the results of this study. I can't help but wonder about the progress that's been made in the last 5 years on developing a personalized diet plan.

[sheilasmith]

I cannot thank you enough for your work and this Ted Talk! I’m a Nutritional Therapist and the next thing I want to do is find you, so I can learn more! Best science ever! Thanks!

[Cannabinol]

Humans: Figured out nuclear warfare and virtual realty gaming prior to what food we should consume.. what. a. species.

[kellybreen]

This made the most sense about nutrition that I have ever heard.

[MrMarkOlson]

"The average person eats about 50 meals per week." That's over 7 meals per day! I think we've found the problem right there.

[KevinSavoie]

Excellent research and lecture. Thank you for the work that you and your team have done.

[ivespocock]

I watched this more because of the clarity and ease with which the speaker talked than for the subject matter itself. Not that it is not an interesting topic - we all need to eat and watch our diet and a customized diet is a great idea and has a lot of marketing potential too. However he never missed a beat in his whole talk, never got excited, never rushed, repeated himself, stuttered, MM-ed or did any of the things that us lessor mortals tend to do when speaking in public.... just a great talk, with good timing and a perfect delivery.

[irfanilham]

Just when i thought i have it figured out, this guys comes and messes it all up!

[markharris]

When first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes my fasting hba1c was 125 (UK). The 3 medications prescribed for me had to be removed one by one for the sake of my kidneys. I stopped eating rice (of any type), pasta, potatoes, bananas and bread, and my hba1c decreased to 37 (UK). Nobody needs ice cream.

[Heather-fxsr]

Don’t you just love it when you ask a simple question and the answer is, “Well, it depends…” 😵‍💫

[DJB]

So many people on here with their own preconceived ideas based on their own lifestyle choices. He never said Vegan was bad. He never said people should eat what they want. He never even commented on the morality/benefit of eating certain food types.

He simply demonstrated (In a 20 minute talk) that he and a group of scientists asked a question and sought the answer to: "Why haven't we discovered a diet that simply works for everyone. They then, as scientists do, carried out a comprehensive study that pointed to the result that we all react to foodstuffs differently.

To those rubbishing the outcome or study, I suggest that unless you are 1) As qualified as they are and 2) Do your own studies to peer review the results, then you are not qualified to "debunk" the study. (Why do social media commentators feel they know best because "Muh feelings" or anecdotal observations?). We need more critical and rational thinking taught in schools.

This study does seem to indicate that the multi-trillion dollar diet industry has a major flaw, and that personalised reactions to food intake are a significant factor. It seems to have resulted in predictable outcomes for individuals. The research and results should be applauded.

Finally, to add to my opening paragraph: These results can help anyone; vegan, vegetarian, meat eaters etc. It's science and doesn't care about the choices people make with the results. I, for one, am intrigued both by the question they asked and the results they achieved.

[MindDrip]

Fascinating information and great presentation. I hope to see gut microbiome testing as a standard procedure at the doctor's office in the near future

[NafisaAthiya]

Did they end up making their algorithms available to everyone? This would be epicly useful for all humanity!

[a.zamora]

Believe this 100% my dad ate all the sweets he wanted and never got sick while my mom who followed my dads eating habits developed diabetes heart problems kidney problems strokes.