The Dr. Hyman Show

Office Hours: How to Choose the Best Diet for Your Body

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Jan 12, 2026
Navigate the maze of dietary choices with insights that prioritize biology over ideology. Discover why ultra-processed foods are the main culprit in health issues rather than traditional macronutrients. Learn about various diets, including keto, paleo, vegan, and Mediterranean, alongside their effectiveness and common pitfalls. Understand how to listen to your body for signs of an effective diet, focusing on energy levels, digestion, and mood. Personalize your eating habits and embrace the idea that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
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INSIGHT

Personalize Diet To Your Biology

  • The best diet is the one that matches your biology, not an ideology.
  • Personalized nutrition matters because humans are biochemically individual.
ADVICE

Choose Whole, Minimally Processed Foods

  • Eat real, minimally processed whole foods that you recognize.
  • Avoid industrially manufactured 'food‑like' products and prioritize simple ingredients.
INSIGHT

Blood Sugar Links To Many Diseases

  • Blood sugar dysregulation connects to many chronic illnesses, including mental health.
  • Stabilizing blood sugar is a foundational target for preventing disease.
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