How many times have we heard someone swear that a diet changed their life? Maybe we've said it ourselves. “Since I went vegan, I feel amazing!” “Ever since I cut carbs, I’ve never been better!” These claims feel convincing—personal, real, full of emotion. But… are they true?
In this episode, Caesar Manfred unpacks one of the biggest traps in nutrition: confusing personal experience with scientific evidence. Drawing from psychology, logic, and real-life examples, he shows how our minds are wired to believe that if we feel better after doing something, it must be because of that thing—even when it's not.
From the ancient belief that the sun revolves around the Earth to today’s passionate dietary tribes, we explore how easy it is to “see” results where none exist—and how hard it is to let go of what feels right, even when the data says otherwise.
You’ll hear:
Why people feel better on opposite diets (and they both believe they’ve found the truth)
The difference between correlation and causation—and why it matters
What all trendy diets have in common beneath their labels
The “guano and syrup” story that will change how you see health claims forever
Why so many people improve simply because they're paying attention—and not because of the diet itself
The dangers of dietary fundamentalism and food ideologies
How overconsumption of protein may actually lead to weight gain—not loss
The role of refined foods, sugar, and fake health products in our obesity crisis
Why grains, carbs, and gluten aren’t the enemy—but we should choose them wisely
How to embrace a real-food, varied, intuitive, and flexible eating style—backed by science
This episode is not about tearing down anyone’s journey. It’s about clarity. About stepping back from the noise and reconnecting with the actual principles that keep humans healthy.
No gimmicks. No secrets. Just the truth—messy, simple, and powerful.
🔎 If you’ve ever wondered why so many diets “work” at first, or if you’re tired of the endless debate over which diet is best, this is the episode that will change your perspective.
Because maybe… the diet itself isn’t the magic. Maybe it’s you.
