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Diet, Meat and Ultra-Processed Foods | Dr David Katz

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Sep 8, 2025
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David L. Katz
Dr. David Katz, a leading physician and public health advocate, dives into the nuances of diet and nutrition. He emphasizes the importance of balance in achieving diet quality and critiques the rise of ultra-processed foods that promote overeating. Katz discusses the ethical implications of beef consumption and its environmental impact while exploring the role of plant-based diets in health. He also addresses the misinformation surrounding diets like keto and carnivore, advocating for clearer communication and informed dietary choices for long-term health.
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INSIGHT

Diet Quality Predicts Lifespan

  • Diet quality is the single leading predictor of premature death and major chronic diseases in the U.S.
  • Getting diet right maximizes both years in life and life in years.
INSIGHT

Balance Is The Core Principle

  • The core principle of diet quality is balance rather than demonizing single nutrients.
  • Provide your physiology with what it needs and avoid excesses that create imbalance.
ADVICE

Shop The Produce Aisle First

  • Spend more time in the produce aisle and buy foods with very short ingredient lists.
  • Prefer whole plant foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds.
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