We identified four major changes in nutrition over the last 30 to 50 years: a reduction in fat consumption, an increase in sugar intake, more food additives, and changes in mealtimes due to modern lifestyles.

The shift away from fat consumption towards more carbohydrates coincided with the rise of obesity and diabetes, suggesting a potential link between these dietary changes and health issues.

The rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes in America correlates with dietary guidelines from the 70s that demonized fats and promoted carbohydrates, leading to increased sugar consumption.

I started working on personalized nutrition because of the alarming statistics on metabolic disease, where currently 4 out of 10 US adults are obese, and diabetes affects 1 in 10 Americans, leading to significant suffering and healthcare costs.

The standard American diet, which is high in processed and packaged foods, is detrimental to health, unlike the traditional diets of indigenous peoples that have shown to prevent diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

The rise of junk food and snacking in the 1970s has contributed to increased obesity rates due to its convenience and appeal.

Obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases are skyrocketing, indicating we're losing the war on chronic disease.

The root causes of many chronic illnesses, such as obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases, often stem from inflammation, which can be addressed through dietary changes.

Cancer rates are rising due to metabolic crises linked to obesity. Many cancers, such as colon and breast cancer, are driven by insulin resistance, which can be mitigated by reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing healthy fats.