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The Minimalists speak with Dr. Paul Saladino about foods to subtract from one’s diet—and foods to add—to live more healthfully. Listen to all 3 hours of episode 384 on The Minimalists Private Podcast.

Discussed in this episode:

What should we remove from our diet to improve our health? (02:18)

What are your perspectives regarding dairy and dairy alternatives? (12:02)

Are nuts and seeds healthy snacks? (19:37)

What should we add to our diet to improve our health? (22:39)

Should we limit our consumption of carbohydrates? (33:53)

Why isn’t the vegan diet sufficient for most humans? (45:58)

What one meal could you eat for the rest of your life? (47:10)

What’s wrong with tap water, and what kind of water do you drink? (49:43)

What ancestral practices should we adopt to improve our lives? (52:26)

What are the most common environmental toxins? (53:52)

Can a healthy diet include coffee, olive oil, and vinegar? (55:14)

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