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Episode #277: How-To Eat For Health and Performance

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Dietary Patterns and Calorie Intake

Our appetite may not align with our calorie needs due to dietary patterns, especially with ultra-processed foods known to increase calorie consumption. Plant-based diets like vegan and vegetarian diets tend to lower calorie intake significantly. The food environment, including access to high-calorie, low-filling foods, strongly influences calorie intake, even in the presence of healthier options. Emphasizing unprocessed or minimally processed foods is key for a diet supporting health and performance. Estimating calorie needs can be done using the NIH bodyweight planner, but it's not necessary to follow a health-promoting diet.

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