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A non-diet approach to optimal health and longevity

The Foodie Diet challenges conventional dieting by merging culinary pleasure with science-backed longevity principles. Drawing on her expertise as a dietitian and her personal journey as a food lover, Ella Davar, RD, introduces a revolutionary, Blue Zone-inspired approach to sustainable health and well-being—one that transcends restrictive diets and calorie counting.

Rooted in gut-healing and longevity science, the book is structured around Ella’s core principles:

  • Emotional Reset: Transform cravings into intentional, nourishing choices.

  • Gut Health: Unlock the power of the gut-brain connection for overall well-being.

  • Bio-Individuality: Decode your body’s unique nutritional needs.

  • Eliminating Unfriendly Foods: Identify and replace foods that don’t serve your health.

  • Love-Infused Nutrition: Build a balanced, gut-healing, anti-inflammatory diet.

  • Mindful Eating: Turn meals into an act of love, gratitude, and self-care.

  • Practical Guidance: Navigate dining out, travel, and real-life eating situations effortlessly.

  • Food as Medicine: Personalize dietary strategies for optimal metabolic and hormonal health.


Culminating in a personalized 28-day plan, The Foodie Diet is a guide to thriving from the inside out—helping readers cultivate a healthy, joyful, and sustainable relationship with food.