[buzzerbetrayed]

Out of curiosity, how did you become so knowledgeable about nutrition? This comment, and your other (now deleted) comment make it seem like you are really confident that you know more than everyone else.

My biggest complaint about learning about nutrition is that everyone says opposing things, and it is really difficult for me to know what is right and what is snake oil.

Any tips on learning the “right” way to be healthy?

[Mirioron]

I would recommend getting a variety of sources of information while staying very skeptical of any outlandish claims. However, the reason why diet is more important than exercise is that exercise doesn't burn many calories compared to how many calories you need for your body's upkeep during a day.[0]

Look at those numbers and keep in mind that a daily recommended caloric intake is at 2000 kcal. Now look at caloric values of food - carbs and protein are at around 4 kcal per gram and fat is 9 kcal per gram. Take pineapple juice for instance - it has around 60 kcal per 100 ml. If you drink 2 glasses of that (400ml) then that's already more than 10% of your daily calories. People often drink an entire liter per day though.

[0] https://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-weight-loss/calories...

[shijie]

Not the person you’re replying to but I suggest listening through Chris Masterjohn’s “mastering nutrition” podcast. I am a huge fan of his evidence-based approach. He has a PHD in nutrition and while that in and of itself is not the reason I hold his opinion in high regard, at least he’s credentialed. Highly recommend.

[retiredcoder]

Moderation and diversification seems to be a good hedge for a healthy portfolio.

That and also cooking more at home, be in contact with your food is a way to eat simpler and for me that is key.