ditch diet misinformation: healthy, sustainable diet tips

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Food and nutrition confusion is epidemic, a result of misinformation, disinformation, and science denialism; industry influence, political bias, and flawed research dissemination contribute to the diet infodemic. While there is strong scientific consensus on core diet principles and advice, social media anecdotes and sensationalist media headlines make it difficult for eaters to recognize evidence-based recommendations. It examines successful strategies for making dietary changes, including taste adaptation and the importance of pleasure, plus social support, nudges, moderation, indulgence, and mindful eating. (Healthy hedonism!) It focuses on food, mood, and mental health, highlighting adaptogens like herbs, spices, mushrooms, and polyphenols (phytonutrients). Both the fungus kingdom and intermittent fasting get a shout out, highlighting their roles in health, well-being, and longevity. It closes with how-to tips for identifying food and nutrition facts, urging readers to question sources, recognize hyped claims, and look to scientists and experts—and ignore disinformation-filled anti-science propaganda and quackery.