Dirk Meulenbelt

I tried to look for good arguments against eating dairy for it being dairy and I cannot find any.

There are hints that your body cleans up cells when you fast (autophagy).

Less constant feeding can improve blood sugar swings and insulin sensitivity because every time you eat, your body has to run the insulin system again.

Eating dinner earlier can be beneficial to sleep because digestion raises body activity.

One is that it's a way of reducing body fat, and overweight is likely a bigger problem for many people than potential short term negatives of fasting.

Ultra-processed foods are the main enemy.

Total dietary fat should be minimized.

Evolutionary mismatch is a good guide for diet design.

Dairy is a health-promoting food.

Anti-nutrients in plants are a real health problem.

Seed oils should be avoided because they are harmful.

Calories-in/calories-out is the main driver of weight loss.

LDL cholesterol is a decisive cardiovascular risk marker.

Ketosis is a useful or optimal metabolic state.

Saturated fat is preferable and good for long-term health.

Protein above 0.8 g/kg body weight is desirable, often up to around 2 g/kg.

Raising metabolic rate is possible and preferable to long-term health.

Fasting is beneficial to long-term health

Nicotine from non-smoking sources can be a useful health or cognition tool.

Whole grains, nuts, and legumes are health-promoting staples.

Fermented foods like kefir and kimchi are good gut-health staples

Fiber-rich vegetables like lettuce, greens, and salads should be part of your diet.