The Best Diet Doesn't Exist...But Yours Might

Mediterranean. Keto. Intermittent fasting. Plant-based. Everyone has an opinion, but what does the evidence actually say? In this episode, Aurora walks through the most popular diets, what the research supports, and where each one falls short. Then we get to the bigger truth: no single diet is best for every human being. Your gut microbiome, genetics, medical history, medications, mental health, and even your culture all shape how your body responds to food in ways a one-size-fits-all plan will never account for. Individualized nutrition isn't just a nice idea, it's the most effective approach, and the science backs it up. This episode will change how you think about the whole diet question. Content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized advice from a registered dietitian or healthcare provider. Sources: Estruch R, et al. Mediterranean diet & cardiovascular disease (PREDIMED). NEJM. 2018;378:e34 → doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1800389 Sacks FM, et al. DASH diet & blood pressure. NEJM. 2001;344(1):3–10 → doi.org/10.1056/NEJM200101043440101 American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, 2024. Diabetes Care. 2024;47(Suppl 1) → doi.org/10.2337/dc24-Sint Goldenberg JZ, et al. Efficacy and safety of low and very low carbohydrate diets for type 2 diabetes. BMJ. 2021;372:m4743 → doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m4743 de Cabo R & Mattson MP. Intermittent fasting review. NEJM. 2019;381(26):2541–2551 → doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1905136 Zeevi D, et al. Personalized glycemic response & gut microbiome. Cell. 2015;163(5):1079–1094 → doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2015.11.001 Satija A & Hu FB. Plant-based diets & cardiovascular health. Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2018;28(7):437–441 → doi.org/10.1016/j.tcm.2018.02.004 Buettner D & Skemp S. Blue Zones & longevity. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016;10(5):318–321 → doi.org/10.1177/1559827616637066