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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 1H 9M

Why Most Diets Fail: Ultra-Processed Foods, Plant-Based Myths & Real Satiety | Brian Sanders

from Realfoodology · host Courtney Swan

282: In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Sanders, founder of the Food Lies docuseries, to break down how we ended up trapped in a culture dominated by ultra-processed foods and confusing diet options. We unpack why so many popular diets fail, how to actually find satiety, and what human cultures around the world reveal about the link between plant-based diets and longevity (it’s not what you think). Brian also exposes the truth about seed oils, cholesterol, and why his health markers improved when he embraced a more animal-based approach. If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this episode will help you finally make sense of it all. Topics Discussed: → Why are ultra-processed foods making us sick and hungry all the time? → Do plant-based diets really lead to longevity? → What do hunter-gatherer diets reveal about the best human diet? → How do harmful industrial oils stack up to traditional fats like olive oil and tallow? → Is cholesterol actually bad for you? Sponsored By: → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY.  → Manukora | Head to https://www.manukora.com/realfoodology to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! → Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 35% off your one month subscription of Mitopure Gummies at https://www.timeline.com/realfoodology35. → Cowboy Colostrum | Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code REALFOODOLOGY at https://www.cowboycolostrum.com/realfoodology. → MASA | Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to https://www.masachips.com/realfoodology and using code REALFOODOLOGY. → Our Place | Our Place is having their biggest sale of the year right now! Save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th. Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/realfoodology, no code needed.  Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:05:19 - Calorie Myths: Processed vs. Whole Foods   → 00:14:10 - Finding Satiety with Real Foods → 00:21:06 - Plant-Based Diets, Hunter Gatherers, + Longevity  → 00:33:55 - Blue Zone Truths  → 00:43:55 - Industrial Oils → 00:49:31 - Health, Politics & Government → 00:58:52 - Brian’s Workouts + Diet  → 01:03:50 - Raw Milk for Beauty  → 01:06:47 - Food Lies Docuseries  Show Links: → Food Lies  → Peak Human Podcast  → Sapien Center  Check Out: → Instagram    → Sapien Center | Instagram Check Out Courtney:  →  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE →  Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! →  @realfoodology →  www.realfoodology.com →  My Immune Supplement by 2x4 →  Air Dr Air Purifier →  AquaTru Water Filter →  EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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