Episode 181 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Flexible Dieting" with Alan Aragon MS (California State University, USA).

Discussion Topics Include:

Origins and evolution of flexible dieting as a field-tested method for achieving optimal body composition, health and performance
Why the public are confused as to what we should eat, and why even experts disagree with each other
Why scientific literacy is necessary to navigate the minefield of misinformation
Why no single diet is for everyone
Rigid versus flexible dietary control
Dichotomous thinking: the backbone to rigid dietary control
Discretionary calories: why all foods can fit when properly moderated

Key Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:

Related Podcast Episodes:

#100 - "Diets and Body Composition" with Alan Aragon MS and Brad Schoenfeld PhD

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