184: Diet Myths: What to Ditch and Why Real Food Reigns

Cut carbs. Go plant-based. Count macros. Try keto. The volume of diet advice has never been louder, and yet so many people are still not feeling well. In this episode, Dr. Holly Carling and Alicia cut through the noise by examining four of the most common diet myths and explaining, from a nutritional standpoint, why they fall apart. Dr. Carling is clear from the start that this episode is not about promoting a diet trend or moralizing food choices. It is about how the body actually works. She walks us through what doesn't work for diets and what to do instead. Dr. Carling even shares her own experience on a plant-based diet. You'll leave this episode with a clearer understanding of diets myths and how to bust them, plus practical ideas for incorporating real foods for lasting change. In this episode: Why calories are not hormones, and how the same calorie count from different foods creates completely different metabolic responses Why removing fat from the diet increased obesity and disease rates, and which fats actually support hormones, bile production, brain function, and cell integrity The clinical and personal case against assuming plant-based eating is universally healthier, and what the body needs beyond plants Why most supplements on the market are synthetic isolates, how over-supplementation can mask deeper dysfunction, and what food-based supplementation actually means   For full show notes, resources and links head to: https://vitalhealthcda.com/podcasts/ The Vital Health for You Podcast is for everyone. Get to know us more by connecting with us at our website or on our Facebook page.   *Disclaimer: The statements made in this episode about specific products have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. All information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional.