Aitor Sánchez (My Diet Limps), in Málaga: Keys to Debunking Food Myths

Eating well is not as simple as following a recipe or relying on what social media says. It also does not consist of counting calories or succumbing to every dietary fad that promises immediate results. In an era where information—and misinformation—about nutrition circulates at dizzying speed, the role of science communicators has become essential. Among them stands out Aitor Sánchez, a dietitian-nutritionist, food technologist, and author of the popular blog "Mi dieta cojea," who has been combating food myths with rigor, humor, and clear, accessible language for over a decade.

Next Wednesday, November 12, Sánchez will star in a new session of the Aula de Cultura de SUR, organized by this newspaper and the Unicaja Foundation, at the Unicaja auditorium (Plaza de la Marina, 3). The event, which will start at 19:00 hours, will be led by journalist Alberto Gómez and entry will be free until full capacity is reached.

With his approachable style and ability to translate scientific evidence into everyday life, Aitor Sánchez has established himself as one of the most influential voices on nutrition and public health in Spain. Author of the books 'Mi dieta cojea' (2016) and 'Mi dieta ya no cojea' (2018), among other titles, the communicator has managed to change the way many citizens approach food: with skepticism towards miraculous messages and with a more critical view towards the food industry.

During his talk at the Aula de Cultura, Sánchez will address some of the most recurrent and controversial issues in the current nutritional debate: why do miracle diets still succeed? Is moderate alcohol consumption really healthy? What role do culture, advertising, and economic interests play in what we eat? Through everyday examples and with the relaxed tone that characterizes his talks, he will offer practical tools to better understand the relationship between food, health, and society.

His presence comes at a time when awareness about what we eat has never been so high... nor so confusing. The proliferation of nutritional influencers, concerns about ultra-processed foods, and new trends around veganism or sustainability have turned the table into a real field of social debate. In response to this noise, Aitor Sánchez proposes going back to basics: being well-informed, cooking more, and consuming with discernment.

The Aula de Cultura de SUR, which brings together figures from thought, literature, science, and music, thus adds a new voice to the dialogue on major contemporary issues.