Two EDOR researchers have been asked by the Sydney Morning Herald (and the article republished in Stuff) for their expert opinion on how to lose weight through dietary change, and for other ways that people can improve their health.
Professor Rachael Taylor, Director of the Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centre (EDOR) , commented that “The best diet is the one that works for you.”
“There will never be a totally universally best diet because nuance is involved, but one that concentrates on ‘real’ unprocessed food will always be a good diet,” says Professor Taylor.
Professor Taylor's comment is backed up her research into different types of diets, including intermittent fasting. These studies support the conclusion that a good diet is one that you can stick to long-term.
Dr Melyssa Roy, EDOR researcher and public health physician, commented on the importance of physical activity:
“Exercise is independently health promoting and critically important for preserving muscle mass during periods of energy deficit."
Dr Roy's own research has focused on the health benefits of various forms of physical exercise.
Access the article:
The five things doctors wish you’d do instead of intermittent fasting, Stuff website, 19 February 2026
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