For the first time in human history, the number of people living with obesity has overtaken the number of people suffering from hunger. The latest WHO data show a paradox that speaks volumes about our global relationship with food. And it’s a relationship that isn’t only about what’s on the plate – it’s also about our minds, our emotions and our daily habits.
Guiding readers through this scenario with scientific precision and human sensitivity is biologist and nutritionist Achille Mariani, a member of the Italian Fencing Federation’s medical team, nutritionist for the Fiamme Oro and former nutritionist for the State Police. After years of working with athletes, teenagers, women in transition and people with severe weight issues, Mariani has reached one clear conclusion: food itself is not the problem. It’s the way we approach it.
“La dieta non esiste”: An Approach that Blends Science and Empathy
In his new book “La dieta non esiste: Ricomincia dal piatto, ma anche da te” (“The Diet Doesn’t Exist: Start Again from Your Plate, but Also from Yourself”), published by Autoritas Editore, Mariani dismantles widespread nutrition myths using solid data and plain language. He proposes an integrated approach that combines nutrition, emotions, exercise and everyday habits to build a healthier, more conscious relationship with food.
His writing speaks directly to those who have tried countless programs without achieving lasting change, to those who have felt inadequate, judged or stuck. It’s for anyone tired of rigid rules who is looking for a sustainable way of eating that takes into account the body, the mind and the stage of life they’re in.
Beyond Rules: Practical, Customisable Tools
The book offers concrete tools to learn to listen to oneself without guilt, labels or unnecessary restrictions. Mariani doesn’t promise quick fixes but lays out a new paradigm: blending science and empathy to achieve real, long-term results. This perspective is valuable not only for those struggling with weight but also for professionals in public health, food education, sport, psychology and wellness.
Title: La dieta non esiste: Ricomincia dal piatto, ma anche da te
Author: Dr. Achille Mariani
Publisher: Autoritas Editore
Available on online stores: Amazon, Mondadori, Feltrinelli, IBS
