It’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid passionate proclamations for supposed cure-all dietary strategies. No matter the method touted, the underlying message remains consistent: adopt this exclusive dietary approach, and all health woes will miraculously vanish. The fervor with which this information is presented can be best described as cult-like, where the list of charlatans grows by the day. Keto, Vegan, Carnivore, Alkaline, Paleo ― the roster of dietary zealots is too long to recite. Often, these nutritional doctrines are in complete opposition to one another, yet each camp staunchly asserts its supremacy while disparaging its counterparts. Regrettably, the diet wars leave many well-intentioned people bewildered about their food choices. This begs the question: must it truly be this perplexing? I’m inclined to believe otherwise. So, let’s march through the swampy waters of nutrition science in an attempt to quiet the dogmatism and alleviate the confusion. The ultimate goal: the demise of the nutrition cult.