Micronutrients at Macronutrient Extremes

Much of the debate in nutrition circles revolves around limiting macronutrients, like: Unfortunately, micronutrients from food are rarely even an afterthought. Q:  But what happens to our micronutrients at these macronutrient extremes?    A:  Micronutrients (minerals and vitamins) tend to come packaged with protein (amino acids).  To learn more, read on.   The Data This analysis …

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Why Protein Leverage Breaks  

Introduction Protein leverage is my favourite nutritional model.  Most of the time, prioritising protein while dialling back energy from fat and/or carbs is the most powerful lever you can pull you can do to increase satiety and manage your hunger.  But in this article, I want to show you where protein leverage breaks down.  Models …

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The Nutrient Bucket-Filling Game

Imagine your body is like a well-stocked pantry filled with storage containers, each holding vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glucose and fat—everything you need to nourish and fuel your body. The pantry has: Imagine each storage vessel inside you; the ‘perfect human pantry’ is clearly labelled for easy organisation, use, and efficiency.  As containers empty, your …

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