4 Studies Find the #1 Diet for Humans (Not Carnivore OR Vegan)

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The Best Diet for a Human Being

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0:00 - Intro - The Best Diet for a Human Being
1:00 - Get Grass-Finished Meat Delivered to Your Doorstep with Butcher Box!
2:03 - The Best Diet
3:29 - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4:49 - Monounsaturated Fats
10:27 - Soluble Fiber
11:01 - Lean Protein
12:11 - No Sugar
13:03 - Omega-3s
14:00 - Fruit & Veg (antioxidants & polyphenols)
15:37 - Fractal Eating
19:30 - Resistance Training & Zone 2 Cardio
19:54 - Being Metabolically Flexible
20:14 - What to Eat More of When Reducing Carb Intake

[markgamble]

Seems to me that regardless of what diet ideology you subscribe to, if you cut out all of the garbage processed “food” you’re 90% of the way there!

[charlotteandersson]

People in ex Greece work more out in nature and they take care of family members and live together. Healthy living is not only in the food but the hole context of living.😊

[StirfriedGerman]

I'm German but I've spent quite some time around the Mediterranean. What all of these studies don't take into account is that generally speaking Mediterranean people don't exercise a lot, they have beautiful air quality and enjoy their nap religiously, also their wines and coffees in moderation. Good food quality is abundant, they spend a lot of time cooking, and the daylight is incredible, certainly when you come from more in the north like me. Mediterranean stays have always lifted my brain fog thanks to the intense light, life is a lot less stressful, even when you work there. People are more relaxed and friendly. I loved it so much that I moved further south (South East China) and I get some of that here, hugely beneficial. Diet is only a partial reason for their longevity. And many eat high carb with their healthy nuts and oils, both western and eastern Mediterranean.

[michellelewis]

I am 79. very healthy, no medication, don't smoke or drink, walk a big dog 3 times a day, average 2 hours daily. I eat the way I ate as a child, source to mouth. Cook it myself and eat nothing that comes in a packet, box or tin. I eat only when hungry. Drink water, milk, coffee. If I want bread, I bake it, if I want something sweet, I make it. Humans are the only species that does not know what it is supposed to eat. It is simple, if it comes from nature, eat it, if it comes from man, don't. If you can't first eat it raw, don't eat it.

[topotone]

Thanks for the info. Would that be roasted salted macadamia nuts? Or raw, unsalted, unroasted?

[didgeridooblue]

I once had a doctor that wanted me to increase my BMI. At 6 feet tall and 155 pounds I went down to 148 pounds. I felt so weak I decided this isn't working out. I've changed course and started lifting weights a year ago to add back some muscle. At 68 years old, the hardest part has been getting the tendons into condition, there's been a lot wrist pain along the way. I'm now at 167 pounds and feeling much better. I also changed my doctor.

[carlosherrera]

Here in the mediterranean, besides olive oil we eat tons of garlic.

[nickfalzone]

I've been on carnivore for 3 years and healthier than ever. My labs are coming back all within normal range and my digestive issues/inflammation have completely gone away. I've dropped about 20 pounds of fat as well since going meat-only. I've tried all kinds of diets, mediterranean, keto, vegetarian, and omnivore. My body just doesn't handle starches, legumes, or nuts well at all. Meat-based, look great and feel great. Can't argue with the results, whether they agree or disagree with the studies, it works for me.

[DillaryHuff]

A study recently came out of Sweden where a group of people who I believe were all in their 60s were studied for 30+ years. The Centenarians in the group only accounted for a small percentage of the participants, but that made it easier to highlight the differences in the group. Long story short, the Centenarians all had moderately higher total cholesterol than the ones who passed away at earlier ages. And that's not necessarily evidence that higher amounts of cholesterol is good for us, but it is one indication that suggests so.

[XRP-Army-fr]

I believe keto and carnivore diet is a tool for some one are not healthy, but if you are active healthy person ! Mediterranean style is perfect for me....I am 50years old...

[kleach]

Low carb Mediterranean has saved my life! I feel great, no aches or pains, good mental health, easy weight maintenance, etc. I will happily eat this way forever!

[krncaps]

5 tablespoons of olive oil a day is 600 calories. Unless you are doing tonnes of cardio, or have an abnormal amount of muscle, that is severely going to limit how much else one can eat before being in calorie surplus.

[digdeeep]

I e been immersed in functional health for almost 2 years and have watched close to 2000 videos 😮. This is your best, IMO. Thank you and I will share this one with people I coach

[Auriasis]

Herbs and spices. Tom didn't mention them but Mediterranean people include a LOT of them in every meal. Clove kills parasites, rosemary is good in too many ways to list, oregano, cinnamon, oh my gosh turmeric and garlic of course. I've added so many things to my salads that have so much flavor that I went from salad advoidance to wanting only salad to eat at every meal. Try sprinkling UNfortified nutriional yeast....find your new favorite vegies like shaved fennel, fruits like persimmon (low glycemic index). Explore spices and herbs you've never heard of before. It's fun and healthy. Say goodbye to the boring lettuce, cucumber, tomatoe salads they serve in restaurants. Avoid soybean oil salad dressings like the plague.

[IamMonikaDLC]

You could even further optimize Mediterranean by introducing more fermented foods which that diet tends to lack, also more asian like spices and foods.

[chrisbonnett]

Small dense LDL comes from the processed seed oils.
Go with butter, lard, tallow, and olive oil.

[superpooper]

Currently on carnivore diet, and learning about nutrition a ton. This video rocks!! Thank you!

[reneecampos]

I can’t express how appreciative I am with the information you provide us. In addition you’re a master of explaining for true understanding. You have changed my life for the best and I will always be grateful ❤.

[socratese]

Wow, the quality of information you are disseminating has grown exponentially. I used to check out your channel several years ago and this is great info. Well delivered, precise scientifically backed
And not dogmatic but measured and subjective. Great stuff!

[mommabear]

I absolutely love the segment on fractal eating. The reason we eat “3 times a day” or “breakfast, lunch and dinner” is because the generations before didn’t have that much. Their meals were significantly smaller than ours. So while we were eating 3 meals a day like those who came before us, the size of the meals got bigger and the activity levels decreased. As we became richer and richer as a country, we added snacks to the mix, which usually means added sugars and processed stuff, and even less activity, and now you have a country that is obese. My Dad was from the depression era. He has always been very in tune with his appetite and not eating to get full, but just to get satiated. He’s 91 and has maintained the same weight his entire life. I’ve been saying for years that America’s biggest problem is how much we eat. The sugar, carbs, oils and processed stuff is secondary. In fact, the fact that we can have all these discussions about them shows how affluent we are. I realize some people have individual goals in terms of building their body a certain way, but most just want to maintain a slim, fit physique. For them, it really is as simple as simplifying one’s diet and don’t eat so much. Leave the treats for special occasions, like someone’s birthday party. When I was growing up, we ate bread, butter, meat, gravy, etc but it wasn’t a lot. Your dinner plate doesn’t have to be piled high every meal.