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The Diet we Evolved to Eat, (part two)
The Diet we Evolved to Eat, (part two)
The Diet we Evolved to Eat, (part two)
Wednesday 9th April 2025
Explore Dr. Granite's insights on how diet impacts life expectancy in the U.S., with practical tips for healthier eating.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Our Plates: Dr. Granite's Take on Diet and Health
Episode Overview
- Dietary habits in the U.S. impact life expectancy.
- Metabolic Syndrome involves multiple risk factors.
- Processed foods are designed to be hyper-palatable.
- Whole foods are key to improving metabolic health.
- Gradual dietary changes are more sustainable.
It's not just about being overweight, it's about where that fat is especially around your belly.
Imagine if the key to living a longer, healthier life was right on your plate. In this episode of 'The Human Condition', Dr. Alfred Granite takes a deep dive into the dietary habits that could be impacting the life expectancy in the U.S. Despite its wealth and medical advancements, the country struggles with lower life expectancy compared to other wealthy nations. Dr.
Granite attributes this to poor dietary choices influenced by a melting pot culture and a powerful processed food industry. He highlights how added sugars, refined carbohydrates, trans fats, and seed oils are driving metabolic dysfunction, leading to Metabolic Syndrome. This isn't just one disease but a cluster of risk factors like abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and low HDL cholesterol that signal potential health issues down the road. Dr.
Granite stresses the importance of recognising these markers and how they tie back to our diets. What's particularly intriguing is his focus on hyper-palatable foods engineered to be irresistible with combinations of sugar, fat, and salt. These foods hit the brain's reward centres hard, making them difficult to resist and contributing to metabolic issues. Dr. Granite argues that the dietary foundation in the U.S., combined with insufficient physical activity, limits the effectiveness of advanced medical treatments.
He recommends cutting back on processed foods, sugars, and unhealthy fats while embracing nutrient-dense whole foods like fibre-rich grains, healthy fats, and lean proteins. His practical advice includes being mindful of food labels and exploring sugar alternatives like allulose. Dr. Granite also touches on popular diets like the Mediterranean and keto, emphasising gradual changes for sustainable results. The episode is a call to rethink our eating habits and make choices that fuel our bodies for better health.
So, if you're curious about how your diet might be affecting your health, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips. What's one small change you can make today to start improving your metabolic health?