There's an interesting divergence between what allows humans to function better in the short term vs. the long term
We see decreased longevity with increase calorie consumption and more animal products, but better exercise performance and nutrient status at the same time
We see decreased longevity with increase calorie consumption and more animal products, but better exercise performance and nutrient status at the same time
From an evolutionary fitness perspective optimal health only needs to extend up to or slightly beyond reproductive age, so even an ancestral diet isn't guaranteed to provide benefit far beyond that point
That said, there do seem to be some principles that overlap
That said, there do seem to be some principles that overlap
For example, nutrient deficiency has been robustly linked to a variety of short and long term health issues and symptoms
I think it's best to target the basics like this first, then progress toward the goal of longevity/disease prevention from there
I think it's best to target the basics like this first, then progress toward the goal of longevity/disease prevention from there
At the end of the day, health is influenced more by the overall composition of diet more than any individual factor
Focus on exercise, nutrient intake, sleep, avoiding smoking or alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight, then address the nuances of diet from there
Focus on exercise, nutrient intake, sleep, avoiding smoking or alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight, then address the nuances of diet from there
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