Misapplications of Popular Weight Loss Advice, and Identifying the “Healthiest” Diet

After Eric’s first earthquake experience, today’s episode begins with a brief discussion of natural disasters. That’s followed by Greg’s segment, which covers popular weight loss advice that may do more harm than good. While most of the ideas that catch on and get popular originate with bodybuilders and physique athletes, they are often misapplied when generalized to other populations (that is, most people). Finally, Eric presents a segment that addresses a very common question: what is the healthiest diet? This yields a discussion about evidence-based guidelines for structuring a diet that supports general health, wellbeing, and longevity, while addressing some common misconceptions along the way. SUPPORT THE PODCASTJoin the Research Spotlight newsletter: Get a two-minute breakdown of one recent study every Wednesday. Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science.MacroFactorIf you want to learn more about our MacroFactor diet app, check it out  here.To join in on the MacroFactor conversation, check out our Facebook group and subreddit.CoachingGet personalized training and nutrition plans from our expect coaches: Learn more hereMASS Research ReviewSubscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly.SponsorsBulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements from BulkSupplements.com, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order.Sports Nutrition Association: Learn more or become a member of SNA. The Sports Nutrition Association is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable prosperity of the Sports Nutrition Profession, and they offer a unique pathway to robust insurance coverage for your sports nutrition business. TIME STAMPSIntro/Announcements (0:00)Natural disasters (1:37)How to support the show (17:03)Popular weight loss advice that may do more harm than good (21:16)Characteristics of an effective long-term weight loss diet (29:56)Rigid macro counting (31:07)https://www.strongerbyscience.....com/goal-setting/htt high protein targets (50:08)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6GRoE7SYmIEat bland foods (59:33)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15930436/Focus on outcome (1:11:25)https://www.strongerbyscience.....com/goal-setting/Sum and conclusions (1:23:14)What is the healthiest diet? (1:35:35)Major health issues that are impacted by dietary habits (1:45:14)The purpose and value of broad dietary guidelines (1:51:12)2015 Healthy Diet Indicator criteria (1:54:29)https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30364851/2020 Healthy Diet Indicator criteria (