Did the New York Times get it right?

As 2024 came to a close, the New York Times published their “10 Tips to Help You Eat Healthier in 2025.” Their advice covers everything from so-called heart-healthy diets (that almost no one follows) to whether you should eat like Bruce Springsteen. Sounds like 2025 is shaping up to be a nutritionally interesting year… but is their guidance actually backed by science?

Dr. Barry Sears weighs in with his expert take—breaking down what they got right, what they got wrong, and what you really need to know to take control of your health.

Watch now!

• 00:00 Intro
• 00:07 A heart-healthy diet hardly anyone follows (the DASH diet)
• 00:48 Are seed oils slowly poisoning us?
• 01:24 Magnesium may not help with common ailments
• 02:01 How healthy are sweet potatoes?
• 02:34 Shellfish as sustainable sources of protein and healthy fats
• 03:02 Some Ultra-processed foods may be less harmful than others
• 03:36 Dangers of sugar
• 04:14 Alcohol and gut health
• 04:38 Should you eat like Bruce Springsteen?
• 05:10 Uncommon grains may boost fiber, protein, and antioxidants