After working intensely over the last six months working with Saskia Lesser to create a series of twenty-two recipe books tailored for different goals, I thought it would be interesting to see how they compare in terms of various parameters, including: nutrient density, protein, fat, carbohydrates, energy density, and the protein: energy ratio. Why did …
Read moreAnalysis of Optimising Nutrition Recipe Series (22 books!)
Nutritional Optimisation just became real. With a global pandemic on the rise and no vaccine in sight, having a well-nourished immune system, a healthy body composition and better than average metabolic health has suddenly become a priority for a LOT of people. People who haven’t run for years are taking to the streets to try …
Read moreOptimal foods and meals to support your immunity (includes free recipe book)
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 …
Ever wished someone would create a single score to measure quality, ensure you are getting the essential nutrients you need (rather than just avoiding “bad foods”) and help you manage satiety, so you don’t need to worry so much about food quantity? I give you the Optimal Nutrient Score! Overview This article defines how we …
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. …
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 …
Read moreOptimal amino acid intakes for weight loss and satiety
While many people are familiar with the individual 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 different amino acids to determine optimal …
Read moreOptimal amino acid intake for satiety and weight loss
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? …
Read moreVitamins for weight loss and satiety: which one and how much do you actually need?
Obtaining minerals is a major reason that you crave food and want to eat more. Your body requires the essential micronutrients to function and sends you in search of more food until you get enough. If you do not get enough of the essential minerals, you will die. According to Dr Bruce Ames’ Triage Theory, …
Read moreThe effect of minerals on appetite, hunger and satiety
“Good fats vs “bad fats”? Which ones do you need more of? Which ones will drive you to eat more and just end up on your belly and bum? Our data analysis of forty thousand days of food logging from more than a thousand optimisers found that we have a strong craving for cholesterol and …
Read moreDoes eating fat make you fat? The surprising truth about cholesterol and saturated fat!