I Flew to Europe to See If Their Food Is Actually Better

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Paul Saladino36m · 2025-10-17

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Well SupportedCheck food labels to ensure all ingredients would be recognizable by a great-grandmother.Well SupportedSingle-source olives yield higher quality olive oil with lower potential for adulteration with seed oils.Well SupportedGrass-fed beef with orange fat and rare preparation is recommended.Well SupportedA healthy microbiome can generally tolerate cooked vegetables and whole fruits due to the presence of polyphenols.Not Supported

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Heating olive oil, even if organic and cold-pressed, negates its potential benefits and makes it unsuitable for cooking.

Well SupportedSome individuals experience immune system reactions, such as eczema, from consuming tomatoes, chocolate, or excessive broccoli.

Not SupportedFolic acid, a synthetic folate form, should be avoided in supplements and bread due to potential negative health outcomes.

Well SupportedIndividuals consuming the highest amounts of vitamin K2 from animal foods exhibited the lowest rates of cardiovascular disease.

Not SupportedFolic acid should be discontinued, especially by pregnant women or those planning pregnancy.

Partially SupportedHigh polyphenol content, exceeding 1500 mg/kg in some oils, is a key factor in olive oil's health benefits.

Partially SupportedStore olive oil in opaque glass containers to prevent degradation and avoid plastic compounds leaching into the oil.

Not SupportedPork fed grains may be problematic due to glyphosate in grains increasing linoleic acid content in pork fat.

Well SupportedPatients who cannot tolerate wheat in the US often find they can eat it without issues when they travel to Europe.

Well SupportedInfrared radiation can penetrate through a single layer of clothing, and exposure to infrared light is beneficial.

Partially SupportedThe quality of food in Spain is likely better than in the United States, contributing to lower obesity rates.

Partially SupportedThe speaker prefers steaks rare to mid-rare to minimize heating the interior.

Partially SupportedInosipharesis treatment removes environmental toxins from the blood by separating and reinfusing red blood cells from plasma.

Limited ResearchHeritage wheat varieties like einkorn may contribute to better tolerance of bread compared to modern wheat.

Not SupportedConsuming processed foods with seed oils and inflammatory ingredients releases inflammatory mediators like lipopolysaccharide and endotoxin, negatively impacting gut health.

Not SupportedProcessed sugar and synthetic petroleum-derived food dyes contribute to gut dysbiosis and SIBO.

Not SupportedButter receives the lowest nutrition rating (F) in Spain, despite being a highly nutritious food rich in stearic acid and fat-soluble vitamins.

Not SupportedSome food ingredients in the US that have passed FDA's GRAS standards are considered toxic and problematic.

Partially SupportedRates of diabetes in Spain are similar to those in the United States, despite Spain having a lower obesity rate.

Partially SupportedUnprocessed extra virgin olive oil from early harvests with high polyphenol content (>= 500 mg/ml) may be beneficial for human gut flora.

Not SupportedFast food options in the US are unhealthy due to cooking in seed oils, processed sugars, processed grains, and synthetic dyes.

Partially SupportedRaw milk from farms, costing approximately €2 per liter, is cheaper than milk in the United States and fresher.

Partially SupportedButter is a nutritious food containing stearic acid, fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, K2), and is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular disease.

Partially SupportedDigestive biscuits contain seed oils, 18% sugar, oligofructose, and glucose-fructose syrup.

Partially SupportedAchieving higher quality meat in the US is possible through intentional choices like seeking grass-fed, grass-finished, regeneratively raised meat.

Partially SupportedGetting in the ocean and sun exposure are effective ways to align circadian rhythm when crossing time zones.

Partially SupportedEating organic produce and choosing foods with recognizable ingredients improves food quality.

Partially SupportedRestaurants in Spain typically do not use seed oils for cooking, often utilizing grills.

Partially SupportedIberico ham fed acorns is considered superior to ham fed grains.

Partially SupportedEggs in Mallorca and Spain are not refrigerated because their protective coating is preserved, lowering the risk of foodborne illness.

Partially SupportedArtisanal aged cheese made with raw milk and salt is available.

Partially SupportedSourdough bread made with heritage wheat and organic ingredients may replicate positive effects of European bread consumption.

Partially SupportedArtisanal raw milk and raw cheese are available in Europe, such as in Mallorca, Spain.