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Why Diets Don't Work — A Different Way to Think About Food and Health (Oliver Mankondo)
Description
My guest is Olivier Mankondo, a weight loss and wellness coach who has followed a plant-based approach since 2016. After losing over 70 pounds in nine months and resolving long-standing health issues, his work now focuses on helping others rethink how they approach food and health.
This conversation is less about diet advice, and more about a deeper question: What problem are we actually trying to solve when we try to "eat better"?
- What "plant-based" means and how it differs from vegan or vegetarian labels
- Why weight loss can occur without calorie counting
- How common assumptions about nutrition may be misframed
- Where protein, energy, and long-term sustainability fit into the picture
- What makes a change like this stick over time
This isn't about promoting a specific diet. It's about understanding how the problem of health and nutrition is being framed and what changes when you look at it differently.
Note: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet or lifestyle.