Why so many people claim their diet is the best

Quentin Mitchell

Aug 22 in General discussion

You've heard it before.

Veganism is the BEST diet ever! What are you doing?

Carnivore is the BEST diet ever! Why aren't you on it bro?

Low carb / keto is the BEST diet ever! Get on it now!

And to be fair, many different people have seen results on many different diets.

How can there be so many answers to the same problem?

Let's look at blue zones. Blue zones are where people live longer lives on average than the rest of the world. Here are some:

Okinawa, Japan

Sardinia, Italy

Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

Ikaria, Greece

Loma Linda, California, USA (Seventh-day Adventists - a Protestant religious group)

As you can see, very different cultures. What's the one thing they have in common? Their diet.

Predominantly plant-based, rich in whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits, with moderate consumption of fish, dairy, and wine. Zero processed food.

To me this is the key to understanding why there are thriving vegans, thriving carnivores, and thriving whatever other popular diet you want.

I do believe that some diets come with downsides. On a vegan diet, you have to ensure you are getting all of the micronutrients you need. And it can be really hard.

But one thing is for sure. Cutting out McDonald's is the foundation to living a long and healthy life.

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