You may not be aware, but our fragile food system relies heavily on non-renewable energy sources. It’s not a matter of if, but when these resources will be depleted. When that happens, the way we produce food will change! As non-renewable resources become harder to obtain, goods produced by the conventional, energy-intensive agricultural system may …
People in Ketoland like to point out that ‘there is no such thing as an essential carbohydrate‘. However, while this is technically true, it’s irrelevant when you understand that the amount of essential dietary fats that you require is tiny (i.e. 1.6 g of omega-3 and 4.6 g of omega 6 PUFAs or less than …
Will the debate around eating plants vs animals ever end? Ever since Cain and Abel, people have been zealous about their chosen way of eating. But when religious beliefs, ethical conviction, environmental sustainability and big business align around food, they are a force to be reckoned with. Most people agree that we should avoid highly …
Read moreIs a Vegan Diet Healthy? Why chasing nutrients might be more important.
I sometimes hear the phrase “animal protein” used as a derogatory term, as if there’s something inherently bad about them. But, are memes like this perpetuating an ethical paradigm or belief system rather than promoting human health or sustainability? Is there any difference between ‘animal protein’ and ‘plant protein’? Or are amino acids just more …
Read morePlant Protein vs Animal Protein. Are all proteins created equal?
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 …
Humans love technology. Innovation is fundamental to who we are and has ensured we have thrived to the point that we now dominate every corner of the globe! But sometimes we take things too far. We struggle to achieve balance, both as individuals and as a species. We are now facing some significant health and …
Read moreWhy regenerative agriculture will save the planet and your health
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
