We are living in a modern-day paradox: there’s more dietary advice than ever before, yet chronic diet-related diseases continue to rise. So, what are we getting wrong?
Join Diana Lenzi on a journey to uncover the science behind nutrient-dense foods and why they hold the key to improving both personal and global health. Along the way, she meets with leading researchers and experts including Professor Andrew Mente (McMaster University, PURE Study), Professor Alice Stanton (Professor of Cardiovascular Therapeutics at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), and Olympic athlete Jessica Keiser to explore the role of food quality, affordability, and variety in achieving optimal nutrition.
In this episode, you will discover:
- What nutrient-dense foods really are
- Why eliminating animal-source foods can increase the risk of deficiencies
- Which foods have been proven to reduce the risk of mortality in large-scale studies
- The global impact of undernutrition, stunting, and iron deficiency
- How athletes like Jessica Keiser use nutrient-rich diets to support elite performance
- Why affordability and accessibility are just as important as health in shaping dietary choices
All information is grounded in peer-reviewed research, including the 2023 PURE study published in the European Heart Journal and the 2025 publication on the Nourishment Table in Animal Frontiers.
To explore further, visit www.nourish-yourchoice.org or learn more about Professor Frédéric Leroy’s work at www.aleph2020.org.
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