Nutrition is one of the most debated and confusing topics today. With countless diets, conflicting advice, and endless headlines, it can be difficult to know what the science actually says about healthy eating.

In this episode of The IJK Podcast, Imad Jack Karam sits down with Dr. Gil Carvalho — physician, scientist, and creator of Nutrition Made Simple — to explore how to think about nutrition from an evidence-based perspective.

We discuss why nutrition advice often conflicts, what scientific research broadly agrees on about healthy diets, and how people can apply practical principles to improve their health. The conversation also explores common diet myths, nutrition and longevity, cardiovascular health, and how modern dietary guidelines and food pyramids have evolved.

Dr. Gil is known for translating complex nutrition research into clear, balanced explanations that help people cut through the noise and make better decisions about their health. If you’re looking for clarity in a field often dominated by trends and strong opinions, this conversation will help you understand how to approach nutrition scientifically.

Topics discussed include:

-Why nutrition advice often conflicts

-The foundations of a healthy diet

-Common diet myths and misconceptions

-Nutrition and long-term health

-Longevity and evidence-based lifestyle choices

-How modern nutrition guidelines have evolved

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