77. The Best Diet For (Almost) Everyone - Why a High Fibre and High Protein, Mostly Plant-Based Diet Works for Human Health

18/11/2025 37 min
77. The Best Diet For (Almost) Everyone - Why a High Fibre and High Protein, Mostly Plant-Based Diet Works for Human Health

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What’s the best diet for humans? When you zoom out and look at decades of research, human physiology, and real-world health outcomes, a clear pattern emerges.In this episode, we explore:Why humans are built to eat a variety of foods, not follow extreme diet tribesHow fibre, protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients create the foundations of long-term healthThe major pitfalls of going too far into either direction - strict vegetarian/vegan or strict carnivore/low-fibreWhy fish and lean proteins play a protective role that plants alone or meat alone cannot fully replaceHow a “plant-forward + protein-adequate” diet supports energy, digestion, weight management, hormones, and longevitySimple, real-life guidelines for building balanced meals without restriction, dieting, or overwhelmThis is not another diet trend. It’s not about labels, rules, or perfection. It’s about eating in a way that aligns with our biology, is easy to maintain, and supports whole-body health - for almost everyone.Whether you’re confused about nutrition, stuck between diet opinions online, or wanting clarity for yourself or your clients, this episode gives you a grounded, balanced, evidence-informed answer.Connect with Heal my Health:Website: healmyhealth.com.auInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healmyhealth/Contact: [email protected]:The Heal My Health Podcast is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or substitute medical advice. Listeners of this podcast should seek professional medical advice before making any changes to their current lifestyle. Any use of information from this podcast used by listeners is done so at their own risk. 

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