Optimal Body Weight for Health & Longevity (and How to Achieve It)

Most of us want to lose some weight to look and feel great.  I’ve been diving back into the world of Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition (CRON) which seems to be making a comeback thanks to Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint anti-aging plan.  I came across some fascinating data that helps us answer these important questions.  As …

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Why the Dietary Guidelines are Broken (And How to Fix Them)

Many believe the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are broken and need to be fixed (or, if possible, completely ignored).  Common criticisms include: But what about nutrient density and satiety? In this article, we’ll examine whether the Dietary Guidelines: As you’ll see, following the USDA Dietary Guidelines, compared to choosing random foods, will give you a …

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Are Stress and Cortisol the Missing Piece to Your Blood Sugar and Weight Loss Puzzle?

You’ve tried, and tried, and tried to balance your blood sugar by eating fewer carbs. You’ve turned up the resistance training, lowered your calorie intake, and even started doing cardio! Your bloodwork looks just fine, and you’re doing everything right. But the scale isn’t moving.  In fact, the number is going up! While you might …

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How to Reverse Fatty Liver Disease

If you’re living with Type-2 Diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance or another form of metabolic syndrome, you may already know that these conditions don’t often appear alone. A diagnosis of Type-2 Diabetes or metabolic syndrome further increases your chances of also having: Yes.  That’s a long list!  And those conditions have their own risk factors. While …

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Digestion: The Missing Link Between Your Nutrient-Dense Diet and Optimal Health

We believe that nutrition should be about nutrients. But nutrients in your food are only part story.  You also have to absorb the nutrients in the food you eat.   If you feel you’re not getting the results you hoped from a nutrient-dense diet, it might be worth taking a closer look at your digestion. This …

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