Use in consultation with your medical provider. In an emergency, go to the ER or call 911.
Live Free or Diet · “Your words are powerful. Use them wisely.”
Nutrition · August 31, 2026 · 1 min
Dr. Kurt Bravata compares keto, Atkins, Paleo, and Mediterranean diets — and shares how to find the sustainable eating approach that actually works for your life.
Kurt Bravata, M.D. · Educational, not a substitute for your physician.
"The best diets are the healthy cleanses that give you a fresh start, but if you are going to do them, take on something you know you can handle, then try to stick to it as close as you can, without making yourself sick." — Kurt Bravata, M.D., Live Free or Diet
Mediterranean: Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, olive oil, moderate fish and dairy. Flexible and sustainable long-term.
Paleo: Lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds. Excludes grains, legumes, dairy. More restrictive.
Keto: 70% fat, 20% protein, 10% carbs. Achieves ketosis. Studies show greater weight loss in first 3–6 months.
Atkins: Phased low-carb approach, gradually increasing carbs. Allows up to 30% protein.
"It's important to get away from the mentality that you are temporarily adopting someone else's diet... Dieting should not be a fad but rather a lifestyle." — Live Free or Diet
Diets worth exploring: Whole30, Paleo, Mediterranean, DASH, Atkins, The Plant Paradox, and intermittent fasting.
Find your diet: Live Free or Diet by Dr. Kurt Bravata, M.D. is available at [livefreeordietbook.com](https://livefreeordietbook.com) and on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798385040568).
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The best diet is the one you can sustain for life. Dr. Bravata explains how to personalize your eating approach, avoid food snobbery, and build a diet that becomes a lifestyle.
Nutrition · August 27, 2026
The food pyramid was supposed to guide us toward health. Instead, it was shaped by food industry interests. Dr. Bravata tells the real story — and offers a better path.
Nutrition · August 24, 2026
Dr. Bravata breaks down the fundamentals of nutrition — macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, and the supplements worth taking — in a practical, no-nonsense guide.