Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond

#244 Vegan, Vegetarian, or Meat: What’s the Best Diet for Humans? | Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) and Sangeetha Aiyer

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Oct 15, 2025
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Sangeetha Aiyer
In this enlightening conversation, clinical nutritionist Sangeetha Aiyer delves into the dietary debate surrounding vegan, vegetarian, and meat-based diets. She emphasizes the need for personalized nutrition, dismisses extreme diets, and highlights the impact of cultural habits on food choices. Sangeetha also discusses how dietary habits affect metabolic health, explores the food's thermic effects, and offers practical guidance on achieving a balanced plate. With insights on cooking, protein diversity, and Ayurvedic principles, she provides a comprehensive view of sustainable eating.
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INSIGHT

Nutrition Is One Pillar Of Health

  • Nutrition is one important pillar but only part of overall health alongside sleep, movement, community and stress management.
  • Sangeetha Aiyer and Dr. Vignesh emphasize individualized, multi-factor health approaches over one-size diets.
ADVICE

Prioritize Whole Foods Over Ideologies

  • Eat whole foods and avoid ultra-processed vegan or meat products as both can be unhealthy.
  • If you remove entire food groups, plan carefully and supplement where needed.
INSIGHT

Humans Evolved As Omnivores

  • Humans are evolutionarily omnivores with diets shaped by geography and availability.
  • Many healthy dietary patterns exist on a plant-to-animal spectrum rather than a single correct choice.
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