Waking up extremely early and consuming exclusively organic, artisanal-quality, or grass-fed foods is not necessary to be in good health; standard supermarket products and a normal sleep rhythm are more than sufficient.

noli's read

The creator encourages letting go of guilt by asserting that conventional supermarket products and normal sleep are enough to be in top shape. Regarding nutrition, a major meta-analysis from Stanford University (Smith-Spangler et al., 2012) supports this view by concluding that organic foods do not present major nutritional superiority compared to conventional products. Admittedly, other work such as the meta-analysis by Barański et al. (2014) reports slightly higher concentrations of antioxidants in organic crops, but this does not translate into concrete, measurable benefits for daily vitality. Concerning meats from grass-fed animals, data from observational studies show a slightly more advantageous omega-3 profile, without making standard meat problematic within the context of a balanced lifestyle. Finally, research on circadian rhythms shows that regularity and respecting one's own chronotype are much more crucial for energy than simply waking up at the crack of dawn. The creator's message is therefore scientifically consistent: access to well-being does not require elitist products.

the sources

1. 1Smith-Spangler C et al. 2012
2. 2Baranski M et al. 2014