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  Dennis Hackethal criticized idea #4995.

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

#4995​·​Dirk Meulenbelt, 5 days ago

Per kg of lean mass. Someone who weighs 150kgs does NOT need to eat 300g of protein.

  Dennis Hackethal criticized idea #4993.

Fasting is beneficial to long-term health

#4993​·​Dirk Meulenbelt, 5 days ago

What’s the reasoning behind this claim?

  Dennis Hackethal criticized idea #4990.

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

#4990​·​Dirk Meulenbelt revised 5 days ago

Nuts in moderation. Very calorically dense, easy to overeat.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #5005.

Ultra-processed foods are the main enemy.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #5004.

Total dietary fat should be minimized.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #5003.

Evolutionary mismatch is a good guide for diet design.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #5002.

Dairy is a health-promoting food.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #5001.

Anti-nutrients in plants are a real health problem.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #5000.

Seed oils should be avoided because they are harmful.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4999.

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4998.

LDL cholesterol is a decisive cardiovascular risk marker.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4997.

Ketosis is a useful or optimal metabolic state.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4996.

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4995.

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4994.

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4993.

Fasting is beneficial to long-term health

  Dirk Meulenbelt revised idea #4991.

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

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4991.

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt revised idea #4989.

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

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4989.

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4988.

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4987.

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

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4986.

Factory-farmed pork and chicken are bad choices. Sufficiently so that it's worth stressing, rather than saying their well-fed counterparts are tastier or somewhat preferable.

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4985.

Solid amounts of red meat are good or desirable

  Dirk Meulenbelt posted idea #4984.

Plenty of simple sugar from fruit, milk, honey, or juice, is good.