Spanish nutrition specialist Manuel Viso emphasises the importance of variety and balance in diets, criticising the repetition of plain meals and endorsing the Mediterranean eating pattern for sustainable health and well-being.
Spanish nutrition specialist Manuel Viso has warned that eating the same plain meals every day is not a path to better health. In comments highlighted by La Nación and Mens Health, he argued that a diet built around repeated servings of boiled chicken, white rice and lettuce is too restrictive to be considered genuinely healthy. His message was simple: food should support the body without becoming a daily punishment.
Viso’s advice centres on variety, balance and enjoyment. He has said on Instagram that eating well means keeping meals diverse rather than turning them into a chore, and he recommends building a menu that includes fruit, vegetables, fish, eggs, pulses, nuts, seeds and whole grains, while cutting back on ultra-processed foods and refined baked goods. The logic is straightforward: a narrow diet can leave people short of key nutrients, which may undermine energy and long-term wellbeing.
That view lines up with guidance from the Mayo Clinic on the Mediterranean diet, a pattern of eating that emphasises plant-based foods and healthy fats. The clinic says this approach includes vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds and olive oil, and has been linked with lower risks of heart disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It also encourages regular exercise, moderate dairy intake and limited red meat.
Viso’s broader point is that health depends not only on calories but on the quality and range of what people eat. By choosing seasonal foods and mixing sources of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, he says people are more likely to feel satisfied and stay on track. In that sense, the Mediterranean style of eating offers a practical model: varied, flexible and easier to sustain than a rigid meal plan built on repetition.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
