The Ideal Diet for Humans | Galit Goldfarb | TEDxWilmington

Galit Goldfarb begins with her own story -- becoming bulimic as a teen, and determining to learn all she could about science and nutrition in college, and yet still not achieving health. She studied medical science, opening a clinic after her return. But everyone she treated felt better only in the short-term. She was also diagnosed with cancer. She began to learn all about human health, reading from all the scientific fields until she was able to understand the answer: the guerilla diet (food choices that fight back against everything she had learned!). Goldfarb takes us through ancient human history, demonstrating evidence of the earliest humans' health and diet (living into their 70s and eating plants, nuts, fruits, and legumes) and how humans moved shortsightedly away from that diet. Cancer free (without radiation), her final argument is simple -- while an "omnivore" diet may in the short term taste better, in the long term, it is unhealthy, not only for us but for our planet.

Galit Goldfarb has worked within the health field for over 22 years. While working in different research laboratories and with many private clients, Galit has written eight books in the fields of health and personal development, including #1 International Bestseller “The Guerrilla Diet & Lifestyle Program” based on her in-depth research into the ideal diet for humans. Galit is a Professional member of the American Nutrition Association, and the American Society for Nutrition, and holds a BSc (honours) in Biochemistry and Nutrition, an MSc in Medical Science with Distinction, and studied Immunology for a Post Graduate Certificate. Galit is currently doing her PhD in Nutrition. Galit offers workshops, speaking engagements, online programs and coaching to help people achieve optimal health.

[olefella]

Eat healthy, do exercise, take vitamin tabs and sleep well.
That's what I've done and it's my 90th birthday next week. 😊

[Aria-Invictus]

She is an advocate of a whole food plant based diet. You're welcome.

[tumourfreetim]

To fight stage 4 lung cancer I made 39 diet and lifestyle changes to help my 4 treatments. Given 3 months to live in feb 2017. Today happily tumourfreetim

[duanes]

Lord, have mercy... I feel like so much was left out of that speech. I expected so much more detail from a person who escaped cancer.

[BubblesPothowari]

Dear TED, when presenter shows slides, data, we too wish to see the same !!! Pl tell your camera

[muelasdecoyotec]

The truth is that the more we distance from human nature, the most we suffer the consequences. This lady is so right. Great video.

[kunalkhanna]

Exercise- run 4-5 miles daily - don’t jog. No sugar, no alcohol, no processed foods. Follow 16 hour fasting and 8 hour eating regimen. Relieve stress, sleep 8-9 hours !!! That’s it.

[mitchcallander]

Since everyone on YT comments threads are trained professionals with years of academia and scientific experience, I am just gonna read the comments, and skip the video.

[reverands]

One topic that I have never seen much information on is whether the depleted soils we grow our food in really have the levels of nutrition we expect. After a while, the fertilizer makes the plants manufacture starch---and not much else. Anyone else think this might be a part of the obesity epidemic in US. Never reaching the point of satiety due to lack of trace nutrients. . . .

[JackTheGroenendael]

Keto, paleo, vegan.. when you think about it are all basically saying the same thing. Eat real food, don't eat processed junk, and don't consume sugar.

[larrygoldfarb]

I still recommend that people that are interested in diet and "What should I eat", go take about 2 hours of a non stop presentation in You Tube by the late Nicholas Gonzalez, "What should I eat"? that was presented in 2010. For everyone that thinks they have to be a Vegan, Vegetarian, follow paleo, keto, Atkins, South Beach, Ornish, Pritikin, Oprah, and a thousand other diets, please take the time to listen to him. Then you will have better clarity. Best wishes.

[anabessa]

I’ve been watching many videos on dietary issues and solutions, and I find it a bit interesting that people who focused on Keto and carnivore diet actually talk about what happens in the body while most vegans and vegetarians and plant based diet people talk about the world and statistics instead of the chemistry that actually happens in your body when you consume the things you consume

[qrgugurtgier]

She talks about animals at that time as very lean, which is probably true. But she doesn't mention the fact that the whole animal was eaten, including the fatty organs such as the brain.

[ellelane]

I've resolved so many problems on carnivore. Sugar was part of my problem. Sugar is in nearly everything. Fake sugar was also a part of my problem. So cutting everything else out and eating high quality meat has made me healthier than I have been in years. Dr. Ken Berry, on YouTube, presents it very well. Plants have chemicals that are intended to protect them. Animals have teeth and claws. This the animal based food is less inflammatory than plant based food. Good luck. Whatever you do, don't stop trying to learn and improve!

[heididettwiler]

Hi there,
please do not judge others so hard. It might not be easy to stand there and give a talk. Some things she says might be true, some others not. Just take the positive side of the message: this woman had difficult times, worked hard and studied to overcome her problems. That sounds real stuff for me. And regarding diet, try what is best for you and move on!

[cokojambo]

Everyone should see this. I love how she explains the basis of why people talk about "too little protein" in someone's diet.

[teacozyandhoneybears]

Thank you, Ted Talks, TEDxWilmington, and Galit Goldfarb, for this is the presentation that resonates most with me of my entire existence. I studied biological anthropology at UCSD to follow this thread that astounds me at how I experience passion as the information is presented. I am wholly grateful and in alignment.

[banishedfromthedwarfplanet]

Grains are also a recent introduction to the human diet, and we are not able to process them properly.

[antonelloschirru]

I must have been reading the wrong books all my life. I thought carrots, onions ect where a product of agriculture rather than just randomly found in the Savannah (or anywhere else for that matter). You could only find inedible wild berries and perhaps some mushroom in nature. Therefore the diet was more likely to be fish and meat back then!

[tbeau]

My ideal food plan is the well-balanced Meditarranean Diet. I got sick twice in a month going 'Plant-Based' and I also followed advice in taking Vitamin and Protein supplements before you Eating meat again made me better. So a balance of fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, and quality fish and meats is MY way to go. I've also felt better in avoiding dairy, unhealthy sugar and products made with gluten.