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Episode 2809:
Stephan Guyenet offers an insider’s perspective on the US News & World Report diet rankings, shedding light on their methodology and limitations. His reflections highlight the complexity of assessing diets, emphasizing the value of scientific evidence while questioning how public perceptions influence health guidelines.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.stephanguyenet.com/reflections-on-the-us-news-world-report-diet-rankings-and-my-involvement-in-them/
Quotes to ponder:
"The US News diet rankings are an attempt to provide guidance in a field overflowing with conflicting claims and misinformation."
"Ranking diets is inherently challenging because it involves weighing diverse goals, from health optimization to environmental sustainability."
"Science should serve as a guidepost, but it must be interpreted through the lens of individual and societal priorities."
Episode references:
The Hungry Brain by Stephan Guyenet: https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Brain-Outsmarting-Instincts-Overeat/dp/125008119X
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