The Perfect Diet Plan

Mediterranean, low carb, keto, Weight Watchers, Noom, Atkins. There are so many diets that are non-specific but promise the best results in the fastest time. The truth of the diet world is that carbs, fats, and proteins may respond differently from one person to another. Being aware of your food intake and understanding what proportion of foods you need for your day to day metabolism could be more valuable than any pre-programed diet plan.

I took note recently of a profound statement from Vox's Explained series "Why diets fail" that said, "find a diet you can stick to so it's no longer a diet, it's just how you eat". If you understand that certain foods cause a higher spike in blood sugar or leave you bloated or leave you hungry, you are already one step ahead in creating a pattern of healthy eating habits. There are foods that will most always be a bad idea to eat on the regular (packaged sugary cakes or highly processed frozen foods for example) but knowing how your body reacts to a diet that may be higher protein, or higher carb, or higher fat will give you easier insight on creation of a diet plan.

On a personal note, I love a good steak but I find that my body feels heavy after red meats and high protein. If I go for a chicken or fish option with carbs, I feel great. Keep note that some foods, even those marked as a "good for you" category may not be best suited for you.

Some people follow the "see-food diet" but I advise building a "see-healthy-foods habit". Eat some proteins, lots of greens, and not too much of anything.

Eat healthy, eat happy,

Dr. Cole Maranger, DC