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The Coconut Controversy: Is Coconut Oil Really Healthy?
Coconut is controversial. Some people say it’s a superfood, others say it will poison your heart health. Why the confusion?
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Sesame Seeds & Oil: Surprising Science of Sesame
Processed seed and vegetable oils are generally regarded to be unstable and potentially inflammatory. Sesame might be a delicious exception because of how compounds in the oil alter inflammatory pathways and fat metabolism.
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Macadamia Nuts - King of Keto Nuts
Macadamia nuts are the healthiest nuts you can eat when you follow a low-carb diet. They are ultra low in carbs, low in omega 6 fats, high in monounsaturated fats and low in anti-nutrients!
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Salmon: The Redder the Better
Salmon is a high-fat & high-protein superfood! Here are four reasons why you should include it in your diet.
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Support for the Existence of Lean Mass Hyper-Responders
Breaking new study finds that being Leaner and Metabolically Healthy is associated with larger increases in LDL cholesterol on a low-carbohydrate diet. While these data are preliminary and observational, they open up fascinating Questions about mechanisms and cardiovascular risk.
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Are Sugar and Sweet Harmful?
What does sugar do in the body? Can you eat it in moderation? Is it addictive? Here, we provide answers to these questions, and more, in a story that hopefully gets more compelling as you read. And, if you take these thoughts to heart, you may just discover how to make blueberries taste like ice cream!
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High-Protein Diets: Is More Protein Actually Better?
There is a lot of hype right now about high-protein diets. But what does this actually mean? How much protein should you eat? What are the best sources of protein? Is more protein actually better or is too much unhelpful? In this blog, we try to wade through the hype and give you reasonable scientific responses to some of the most common questions and controversies.
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The Science of Cheese: All You Need To Know
All you need to know about cheese; How it's made, why you should be eating more A2 dairy and less A1 dairy and whether you should worry about saturated fats in cheese. You'll also learn which types of cheese are low in lactose, histamine and tyramine and which types of cheese are high in calcium.
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What is the Carbohydrate Insulin Model?
There is a lot of misinformation on the internet about the “Carbohydrate Insulin Model” (CIM) of obesity. In this post, we clarify what the model is and overview the supporting science, as well as where challenges to the model fall flat.
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Is Cholesterol Corrupted by the Dark Side?
LDL is NOT "bad cholesterol." LDL is a carrier particle for molecular fuel and building blocks. Healthy lifestyle, starting with proper human nutrition, prevents LDL from turning to the dark side.
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Mediterranean Ketogenic Diet for Alzheimer’s Prevention - New Scientific Paper, April 2021
The journal Nutrients recently published a scientific paper authored by myself and medical doctors, laying out evidence that a Mediterranean-ketogenic diet could help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
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The Truth About Flax and Other “Superfoods” & “Toxic” Foods
There are a lot of claims in the low-carb nutrition and health media about amazing “superfoods” that will transform your body and health. In reaction to the superfood sensationalism, there are an equal number of fear-mongering blogs about the dangerous properties of certain "so-called" health foods.
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Insulin Resistance is the Strongest Risk Factor for Coronary Heart Disease - Study Insight (January 2021)
In January 2021, an important study was published in the journal JAMA Cardiology that demonstrated insulin resistance is the strongest risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD).
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Is the New Mediterranean-Ketogenic Diet the Next Superdiet?
What happens when you blend evolutionary logic with modern science? You get The New Mediterranean-Ketogenic Diet. Doctors and scientists declare, this is the Superdiet! Here are the Four Pillars of the New Medi-Keto Diet.
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Ketogenic Diet Improves Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease in Randomized Controlled Trial (February 2021)
A new blinded, randomized controlled, crossover trial shows that a 12-week ketogenic diet improves quality of life and daily functioning in individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
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Is Keto a Fad Diet?
Some people say that keto is a fad. Is it? When one thinks about evolution, the answer is clearly no. Keto is the oldest human diet rebranded.
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Aren’t Saturated Fats Bad For You?
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirms that saturated fat is not bad for heart health. Butter, red meat, and chocolate are back on the table!
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Low-Carb Diet Reverses Metabolic Syndrome, Independent of Weight Loss - Study Insight
Even while holding weight constant, a low-carb ketogenic diet improves metabolic syndrome better than a low-fat diet in just four weeks.
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The Ketogenic Diet Increases Longevity and Healthspan in Mice - Study Insight
The ketogenic diet extends lifespan in mice by 13.6% as compared to a calorie-matched standard diet.
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What You Need To Know About Omega-3 Fats
Omega-3 fats are known for being anti-inflammatory and great for preventing chronic diseases. Here's everything you should know about the different types of omega-3 fats and why they are important for our health.
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Artificial Sweeteners: The Not-So-Sweet Truth About Zero-Calorie Sweeteners
Are artificial sweeteners healthy or even safe to consume? Here are the top three reasons why you should avoid using artificial sweeteners and replace them with healthier natural low-carb sweeteners.
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Should I Count Calories? What You Need To Know About Counting Calories
Counting calories is an ineffective long-term weight loss strategy. It’s impossible to do accurately and your metabolism and hormones adapt to foil you! Here’s what you should know & 4 alternatives to focus on to work with your biology, rather than against it.
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How Yo-Yo Diets Damage Metabolism and What to Do About It
It’s common knowledge among yo-yo dieters that when you lose weight and gain it back, it comes back with vengeance. Here's how you can stop the cycle and boost your metabolism.
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A1 vs. A2 Milk: Cheese, Mutant Cows, Opioids & Constipation
Is A2 milk better than A1 milk? If you can't tolerate cow's milk, you may be able to tolerate sheep's, goat's or buffalo milk.