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A Bristol-led reanalysis of a 2019 trial finds that when people eat unprocessed whole foods they consume about 50% more food by volume but roughly 330 fewer calories per day than on ultra-processed diets, suggesting a built-in nutritional intelligence that favors micronutrient-rich foods and challenges the idea that weight loss is solely about portion size.
Reanalyzing a NIH trial showed that an all-unprocessed diet led participants to eat 57% more by weight yet about 330 fewer calories per day, driven by a shift toward fruit and vegetables that provide micronutrients with lower energy density; researchers describe this as a form of nutritional intelligence that nudges people toward balanced micronutrient intake and away from energy-dense ultra-processed options.
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a physician and author, provides five principles for healthy eating. He emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all diet and encourages individuals to consider their personal factors such as previous food relationships, heritage, and antibiotic use. His principles include resetting your relationship with sugar by avoiding hidden added sugars and opting for unprocessed foods, taking care of your gut microbiome by consuming fermented foods, paying attention to when you eat by practicing intermittent fasting, unprocessing your diet by choosing whole foods, and understanding why you eat by identifying emotional triggers and finding alternative ways to address them.
New research shows that consuming ultra-processed foods, such as fast foods, chips, frozen meals, and sodas, can increase the risk of dementia. A study found that those who got 20% or more of their daily calorie intake from processed foods had a 28% faster rate of cognitive decline than those who ate less processed foods. However, following a healthy diet that includes mainly vegetables, fish, chicken, and whole grains can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's by 53%. Experts suggest adding unprocessed foods to the diet instead of cutting out processed foods entirely.