Diet, Meat and Ultra-Processed Foods | Dr David Katz

In this episode of The Proof, Simon Hill interviews Dr. David Katz, a nutrition researcher and public health advocate, about separating nutrition signal from noise. They explore the common ground in healthy diets, the risks of ultra-processed foods, and the role of supplements. Dr. Katz emphasizes the significance of nutrition in chronic disease prevention, highlighting diet quality and balance. He recommends focusing on whole foods, especially plants, and minimizing ultra-processed items. The discussion covers the environmental and ethical concerns of beef consumption, the debate between plant-based and omnivorous diets, and the challenges of misinformation in nutrition. Dr. Katz advocates for making diet quality a vital sign and shares his personal supplement regimen, stressing the importance of thoughtful, personalized supplementation.