How to change your approach to health: Advice from diet experts

 

• Critique of the education and medical system
  Experts point out that medical schools teach outdated information that is often not useful in practice. Young doctors face a system influenced by pharmaceutical corporations, where drug therapies dominate as the main solution. This limits independent decision-making and reduces the time available for critical thinking.

• Patient responsibility for their own health
  The key to good health is adopting a balanced lifestyle, rather than relying solely on medicines. Experts recommend using medical guidance as a compass, avoiding the idea of pills as miracle fixes. More and more people recognise the limits of pharmacology and look for alternative treatment methods.

• Metabolic health and diabetes prevention
  Insulin resistance—the main cause of diabetes—arises from excessively high insulin levels in the blood. A low-carbohydrate diet and intermittent fasting are presented as effective methods to prevent and manage the condition. Continuous glucose monitoring systems are also recommended to better understand how the body responds to different foods.

• Healthy lifestyle as a way to combat depression
  An unhealthy lifestyle increases the risk of depression. According to experts, antidepressants should be reserved for severe cases. The best way to address depression is to adopt healthy habits such as a balanced diet and regular exercise.

• How to shop and look after your diet
  Mindful shopping is essential for healthy eating. Choose natural, local products and avoid processed foods. Food should be seen as fuel for the body, not just a source of pleasure.

• Supplementation: when is it necessary?
  A healthy diet—especially one low in carbohydrates—minimises the risk of vitamin deficiencies, except for vitamin D, which often needs supplementation. Moderating coffee intake is also recommended, as it can be habit-forming, even if it isn’t harmful in itself.

• Time management and daily routines
  Building routines is fundamental for maintaining health and productivity. Preparing similar meals each day saves time, and completing your planned minimum tasks helps keep things in order—even on days when motivation is low.

• The key to health and happiness
  A healthy lifestyle rests on simple principles: a balanced diet, regular exercise, mindful shopping and care for metabolic health. True happiness comes from balancing personal life, professional life and health.