Katie Couric Media: Why Healthy Eating Demands Personalization, Not Generalization

By Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN
July 18, 2023

The American medical establishment is fixated on a narrow definition of “healthy food.”

A Filipina woman recently came to see me for dietitian services after she was told by her primary care provider that she needed to “eat healthier.” She was told if she didn’t make adjustments to her diet, she’d be at risk of developing a chronic disease. Understandably, she was concerned.

A quick look at her lab results revealed that she was in no imminent danger; her blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure were all within healthy limits. And after a conversation about her food choices, I discovered that she was happy and following a well-balanced pattern of eating, usually a mix of protein, fats, and carbs seasoned with vegetables and herbs. She loved savory breakfasts — often a combination of well-seasoned garlicky rice served with fish — and her lunches and dinners were built around plates similar to Arroz Caldo (a richly-flavored ginger and garlic soup, either sour, tangy, or spicy).

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