Micronutrients

How do the Biggest Trends in Nutrition Influence The Way We Eat Today?

On hearing the phrase “nutrition trends”, most people think of keto, vegan, paleo, plant-based or carnivore. But these are really just short-term fads, not significant trends. Even Google Trends shows how these trendy diets come and go. While we can’t predict the future, the best way to understand where we’re headed is usually to look …

Micronutrient Balance Ratios: Do They Matter and How Can I Manage Them?

by Marty Kendall

Perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of Nutritional Optimisation is the nutrient balance ratios. If you’ve used Cronometer or Nutrient Optimiser, you’ve likely noticed the micronutrient ratio dials like these at the bottom of your summary chart and wondered what they mean. You may have even wondered how on earth you could get them …

All About the Micros Masterclass [Micros Masterclass FAQ Part 1]

by Marty Kendall

Over the years, we’ve had a lot of questions from Optimisers as they embark on their quest of Nutritional Optimisation. So, in response, we’ve mined the data for answers and documented the most important and interesting findings in this FAQs series. The interaction between micronutrients and satiety is fascinating. We hope you enjoy learning …

Nutrient Dense Foods and Recipes for Cancer Patients

by Marty Kendall

Optimal nutrition is crucial for people managing cancer. Thankfully, there has been some excellent research published recently from the likes of Professor David Sabatini on the role of specific nutrients in promoting or slowing cancer growth. But sadly, no one was joining the dots to show what this would look like in terms of real …

Cheap Nutrient Dense Foods on a Budget… Optimised for YOUR Goal

by Marty Kendall

With both a viral pandemic and an international financial crisis unfolding, identifying nutrient-dense foods to support healthy immune function with limited funds is a hot topic. While we received lots of interest and positive feedback on our recent article looking at cost-effective nutrient-dense foods, several people asked, “what about keto/low carb?”, “what about fat loss?”, …

Cheapest Nutrient Dense Foods (list)

by Marty Kendall

A friend recently commented that many of the most nutritious foods are unaffordable for a lot of the people who need them the most to optimise their health and support healthy immune function. Sadly, mainstream nutritional advice largely focuses on what we shouldn’t eat. For example, the “nutrition advice” for COVID-19 given by the World …

The Eight Nutrients You Need for Optimal Immune Function (and the Foods and Meals that Contain Them)

by Marty Kendall

With Coronavirus (COVID-19) looming large, we are certainly living in interesting times! With no vaccine on the horizon for many months or years, it’s more important than ever to prioritise foods that contain the nutrients that your immune system needs to fight off COVID-19 when you are exposed. Data from China indicates that those who …

Optimal Nutrient Intakes (ONIs) for Satiety and Health

by Marty Kendall

While the Dietary Reference Intakes define the minimum amount of nutrients to prevent acute diseases due to the deficiency of essential nutrients, you’re probably more interested in the nutrient intakes that will maximise your health. This article summarises the Optimal Nutrient Intakes (ONIs) that you can use as a stretch target to optimise your health. …

Optimal Amino Acid Intakes for Weight Loss and Satiety

by Marty Kendall

While many people are familiar with vitamins and minerals, most of us don’t give much thought to the individual amino acids that make up protein. Following on from the analysis of the essential vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, this article looks at our satiety response to the individual amino acids to determine optimal stretch targets …

Vitamins for Weight Loss and Satiety: Which Ones and How Much Do You Need?

by Marty Kendall

The dietary supplement industry is worth $125 billion per year and is set to reach a massive $210 billion by 2026. Vitamins are big business, marketing to the hopes and dreams of people who want to improve their health, lose weight and compensate for a poor diet. But which (if any) of these vitamins actually help? …