217. How to lose weight

Paleo Benefits

Paul Saladino highlights the benefits of the paleo diet for weight loss and cardiovascular health. He cites studies showing that participants lost weight even when allowed to eat as much as they wanted, emphasizing the importance of diet quality over calorie restriction 1. Paul also discusses a 2016 trial where the paleo diet led to greater weight loss and improved body composition compared to a standard healthy eating guide 2.

Satiety is king. Don't go to Shawshank Calorie prison, guys.

--- Paul Saladino

   

Mediterranean Insights

Paul examines the Mediterranean diet's effectiveness in promoting weight loss and cardiovascular health. He notes that the diet's focus on olive oil and the exclusion of seed oils contribute to its success 3. Additionally, higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with better weight loss maintenance and cardiovascular outcomes 4.

I think a lot of diets that limit seed oils would have the same improvements.

--- Paul Saladino

   

Evolutionary Patterns

Paul explores how diets aligning with human evolutionary patterns can aid in weight management. He argues that modern diets, rich in processed foods and seed oils, lead to obesity and metabolic disorders 5. He also highlights a study on Australian Aborigines, showing significant metabolic improvements when they reverted to a traditional, animal-based diet 6.

Even hunter-gatherers can get fat if they eat a westernized type diet.

--- Paul Saladino