The highest upvoted comment across all RP threads comes from u/MythicalStrength (a respected r/weightroom elder):
Even fans admit the book reads like a textbook. Dr. Israetel’s YouTube lectures are more engaging than the book itself. If you want the info without the slog, Reddit recommends the RP audiobook or the YouTube playlist “RP Lecture Series.” the renaissance diet 2.0 reddit
“The Renaissance Diet 2.0 is the only diet book that actually made me smarter. It didn’t tell me what to eat. It taught me how to think about eating. But don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. A shitty diet you stick to beats a perfect diet you quit after two weeks.” The highest upvoted comment across all RP threads
Unlike “set it and forget it” diets, RP uses : If you want the info without the slog,
Before diving into the Reddit threads, it is essential to understand the core product. The Renaissance Diet 2.0 isn't a traditional diet book with a list of "good" and "bad" foods. Instead, it is a treatise on rooted in scientific principles.
The core tenets, as worshipped on r/strongerbyscience and r/advancedfitness, are: