On average, Optimisers consume more than twice as much protein, more fat, more fibre and a lot less carbs than the average American. However, one of the common warnings against a low-carb diet is a lack of nutrients. But is this a valid concern? Which nutrients will you miss if you cut sugar and grains …
With the rise of continuous glucose monitors, more people are fearing ‘glucose spikes’ and using ‘glucose hacks’ like drinking apple cider vinegar and ‘clothing their carbs with fat’ to keep their CGM trace stable. Meanwhile, many in the ‘evidenced-based crowd’ have responded, claiming there’s nothing wrong with glucose spikes — people should stop fearing their …
Read moreBlood Glucose Spikes: When to be Worried and How to Prevent Them
Did you know you can use glucose as a fuel gauge to precisely guide when and what to eat to guide your weight loss without counting calories? We designed Data-Driven Fasting building on my learnings from living with two people with Type 1 Diabetes (my wife and son). But over the past three years running …
Read moreHow to Use Your Glucose as a Fuel Gauge (A Pictorial Guide)
Did you know YOU have your own unique nutritional prescription? Yes, that’s right: there is a perfect diet, just for YOU? But… Here’s a hint… You won’t find it in the latest best-selling diet book. It’s not in the latest X pill or magic supplement that influencer Y is paid to promote. Your nutritionist or doctor doesn’t even know …
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)
Our Micros Masterclass is designed to guide Optimisers through dialling in their nutrition at the micronutrient level. It doesn’t matter where your journey starts. Your mission—if you accept it—is to progress towards optimal nutrition. In our recent article, What Do Top Optimisers Eat Across the Globe? we showcased some foods regularly eaten by our …
Read moreWhat’s a Typical Diet Quality Score (and How Much Could You Improve Yours)?
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 …
Read moreWhy the Dietary Guidelines are Broken (And How to Fix Them)
The Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenge will guide you to optimise your eating routine to align with your unique metabolism, preferences and goals. We will show you how to manage your blood glucose, optimise your health and burn body fat! The Data-Driven Fasting 30-Day Challenge will guide you through the following phases. Baselining Your Current Foods …
Many popular dietary approaches can help you control your hunger and lose weight. But if they work, it’s because they increase satiety. Unfortunately, we can also bastardise any diet by creating energy-dense, low-satiety comfort foods within that formula that we can easily overeat. I’m this article, we’ll show you how you can integrate the most …
Read moreCrush Your Hunger for Longer: The Biggest Satiety Hacks (and How to Stack Them)
Potassium is an essential mineral and electrolyte and the third most abundant mineral in the human body. Despite its importance, it was flagged as a ‘nutrient of public health concern’ in the 2015-20 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with less than 2% of Americans meeting their recommended daily potassium intake. I’m this article, we’ll show …