1. Introduction: What Is the Planetary Health Diet? The Planetary Health Diet (PHD), introduced by the EAT-Lancet Commission, is a science-based eating plan designed to support human health while ensuring environmental sustainability. In the U.S., with high rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, adopting a mostly plant-based but flexible diet can help combat chronic … Read more
Introduction: The Surprising Truth About “Healthy” Meals Imagine eating a bowl of oatmeal with fruit or a quinoa salad — both considered healthy — only to feel sluggish or hungry an hour later.If this sounds familiar, you’ve likely experienced a glucose spike, even from a “clean” meal. Glucose spikes aren’t just a diabetic issue — … Read more
Introduction: What Is Fibermaxxing? Fibermaxxing is the intentional practice of maximizing dietary fiber intake to enhance gut health, increase satiety, and support long-term metabolic and cardiovascular wellness. Unlike simply “eating more fiber,” fibermaxxing involves strategically diversifying fiber sources—soluble, insoluble, resistant starches, and prebiotics—to create an optimal dietary pattern. In the U.S., the average adult consumes … Read more