The Real Aligned Life

   With all the buzz around keto, vegan, paleo, and animal-based diets, not much has been talked about the 80/20 principle. It's a diet unlike other diets, because it encourages balance over restriction. The 80/20 really isn't a diet at all, but a lifestyle, in which one eats balanced meals centered around whole foods 80% of the time and the remaining 20% of less nutrient rich foods. Nutritionist Kerry Torrans says, "There is no list of specified foods, it can be adapted to fit within your own preferences." This means you can still eat all the food you love but leave the less healthy foods for a treat. The question is: is this sustainable in the long term, and is it actually beneficial for your health?    Because you still get to enjoy your favorite foods in moderation, and not just one night of the week like diets centered around restricting than having one cheat meal a week, users have noted that they have an easier time sticking with the 80/20 than other plans. ...