Avoid sugar and artificial sweeteners, eat fermented foods like kimchi/kefir/sauerkraut etc, increase fiber intake. No alcohol except on special occasions.

I don't avoid fat at all except trans fats. Salt I'm also not overly concerned about. Will eat as much bread and carbs as I want.

Still look and feel great for my age (almost 40), body fat is low, and I get a lot of compliments - so I guess it's working. Bloods are always excellent too.

Pretty easy to stick with this diet and it isn't too restrictive