Over the past few years, people in the fasting/low-carb/keto communities have been told that: Is Fat a ‘Free Food’ Because #Insulin? However, the problem with thinking in terms of ‘insulin toxicity’ comes when we add the belief that carbohydrates and protein will raise insulin (i.e. the Carbohydrate Insulin Hypothesis of Obesity) and hence dietary fat …
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 …
Read moreOptimal Body Weight for Health & Longevity (and How to Achieve It)
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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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 …
Read moreAre Stress and Cortisol the Missing Piece to Your Blood Sugar and Weight Loss Puzzle?
Interest in GLP-1 receptor agonist weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjora, and Trulicity is exploding! It’s easy to get excited about these satiety-inducing drugs, especially if your scale has done nothing but climb with no hope in sight. When we look at the big picture, it looks like the deck is stacked against us. …
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Did you know the majority of your body’s weight is actually water? Approximately 70% of your cells are water, and around 60% of your entire body mass is actually H2O. This is the main reason the number on the scale can bounce around so much from day to day. That’s why I encourage people to …
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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 …
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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Like veganism, paleo, keto, and carnivore, Ray Peat’s Bioenergetic Diet has caught on like wildfire in some circles lately. Many ex-carnivores seem to gravitate towards Ray Peat’s diet to ‘heal’ some of the issues that excluding plants could not. Many, like Dr Paul Saladino, have added some carbs, from fruit and honey, to get the …
When we hear about cholesterol, it’s usually bad news. Over the past 70 years or so, we’ve been told how high blood cholesterol is correlated with: We’ve also heard that the cholesterol you eat ends up in your bloodstream. But does a really equal b? Plant-based diet proponents believe that avoiding cholesterol, a nutrient found …
Read moreDietary Cholesterol and Blood Cholesterol: Are They Related?