Brad Stanfield: Best Diet Confirmed by 5,248,916 Person-Year Study

Key Takeaways

• Prioritize diet quality over macronutrient ratios – Both healthy low-carb and healthy low-fat diets showed similar heart benefits (~13-15% risk reduction).
• Choose plant-based proteins and whole grains – Healthy versions of both diets emphasized these over animal products/refined carbs.
• Avoid processed “diet” foods – Unhealthy versions of both low-carb (bacon, butter) and low-fat (refined carbs) increased heart disease risk.
• Limit saturated fats and refined sugars – Both were linked to poorer outcomes in long-term studies spanning decades.

Notable Quotes

“It’s not just the mix of macronutrients that’s important, it’s the quality of those macronutrients that matters too.”

Bottom Line

Focus on whole, minimally processed foods – whether following a low-carb or low-fat approach – while avoiding extreme versions of either diet that rely on processed substitutes.

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