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How to Eat, With Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz

Mar 16, 2020

"How to Eat" podcast features Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz, discussing the importance of using science and common sense in our consumption. They debunk popular diet myths, explore the challenges of eating well in a world dominated by processed foods, and highlight the flexibility of an optimal diet within a plant-based framework. Additionally, they share their positive experience with the app Splid for convenient bill splitting and provide tips for personal morning preparation.

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Episode guests

David L. Katz

Mark Bittman

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Quick takeaways

Popular diets like ketogenic, paleo, and intermittent fasting are not effective solutions for long-term health; returning to traditional, largely plant-based diets and avoiding ultra-processed foods is key.

There is no one-size-fits-all diet, and flexibility is crucial; prioritize real, whole foods over highly processed options for overall health and well-being.

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Introduction

2min

Navigating the Paleolithic Diet

4min

Eating Well in an Environment of Processed Foods

12min

Optimal Diet and Flexibility

27min

Using Splid App to Conveniently Split Bills with Friends

2min

Justice and Fairness, Personal Morning Preparation, and Ways to Engage with the Show

2min

Forget paleo, keto, and intermittent fasting—we’re getting to the truth of how you really should be eating this week with Mark Bittman and Dr. David L. Katz. Their latest book is called How to Eat: All Your Food and Diet Questions Answered, and in this episode they discuss the importance of using both science and common sense when it comes to our consumption.

Mark is a leading voice in the food world, having written over 30 books on the topic, including the New York Times bestseller How to Cook Everything. Dr. Katz is the founding director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, as well as the founder and president of the True Health Initiative.

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