Most fad diets promise quick results, but they often fail in the long run. When people drop off intensive diets, they frequently gain back more weight than they lost — with blood sugar and cholesterol climbing even higher than before.
For this episode of “Island Interviews,” KUCB’s Sofia Stuart-Rasi spoke with Greg Walter, a nurse practitioner with Iliuliuk Family and Health Services, to discuss the science behind popular diets like keto and intermittent fasting, why Mediterranean and plant-based diets have the strongest evidence for overall health and practical tips for staying on track during the holidays.