The Foodie Diet: Love Food, Live Well, and Heal Yourself

by Ella Davar RD

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780757325458
Publisher:	Health Communications Inc.
Publication date:	11/11/2025
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352

About the Author

Ella Davar, RD, is an internationally recognized dietitian, speaker, and longevity expert specializing in gut health and personalized nutrition. Based in Miami, she is also a certified holistic health coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and the creator of The Gut-Brain Method™, a pioneering course that integrates microbiome science with mindfulness techniques to optimize digestion, mental health, and longevity. Over the past decade, she has empowered thousands of clients worldwide to achieve sustainable health and metabolic resilience through an integrative, science-backed approach.

Ella’s expertise has been featured across leading media outlets, including MindBodyGreen, Forbes, People, Shape, and Women’s Health, and she is a regular guest on television in South Florida and New York. She frequently speaks at high-profile wellness events and hosts longevity-focused retreats and dinners at top venues worldwide, including Miami’s #1 wellness resort, The Carillon Hotel.

Editorial Reviews

“Ella Davar, RD, brings together the best of functional nutrition and practical wisdom. The Foodie Diet is a clear, actionable guide to using food as medicine, focusing on anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense choices and personalized strategies rooted in diagnostics. A valuable resource for anyone serious about long-term health and healing.”

—Mark Hyman. MD, co-founder and chief medical officer, Function Health, and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Young Forever

“Ella Davar has written a book that finally makes food simple again. The Foodie Diet is about eating real, unprocessed food—animals, plants, and everything nature intended—without fear or confusion. It’s a practical guide for anyone who wants more energy, better health, and a longer life, starting with what’s on their plate.”

—Paul Saladino, MD, author of The Carnivore Code



“The Foodie Diet offers a refreshing nutrition-forward approach to longevity. Ella Davar emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition with adequate protein and fiber at every meal—principles that support muscle, metabolic health, and resilience over a lifetime. This book provides busy individuals with practical, actionable strategies to optimize both healthspan, musclespan and performance.”

—Gabrielle Lyon, DO, board-certified family physician and New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong

“Ella Davar’s The Foodie Diet brings clarity to the connection between health, metabolism, and longevity. With science-based insights and practical strategies, she translates complex nutrition research into daily habits that support healthspan and resilience—an approach that reflects the principles we study at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging.”

—Eric Verdin, MD, president and CEO, Buck Institute for Research on Aging

From the Publisher

Ella Davar, RD, brings together the best of functional nutrition and practical wisdom. The Foodie Diet is a clear, actionable guide…a valuable resource for anyone serious about long-term health and healing.”

Mark Hyman