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Statins Here are the posts on the topic of statins here on DrCate.com All Statin Articles The following articles are about Statins or include a mention of the term. Medscape Misleading Doctors About Statin Benefits for Breast CancerIf you’re a health professional you should know that you can’t implicitly trust medical news outlets. They may…
Oils and Fats Here are the oils and fats that Dr. Cate has written about. ButterButter The following articles include a mention or discussion about butter. Leading Nutrition Experts May Have Falsified Consumption Data In Widely Cited Seed Oil StudyTable of ContentsJAMA Internal Medicine published the first-ever study comparing butter to seed oils. But did…
Diets Here are the diets Dr. Cate has written about. Ketogenic DietKetogenic Diet The following articles include a discussion of the Ketogenic Diet. In some cases it is a mention about the Ketogenic Diet inside a broader topic. How Eliminating Vegetable Oil (AKA the Hateful 8 Seed Oil) Helps Weight LossTo lose weight we need…
Eggs The following articles include a mention or discussion of eggs. Why is Junk Food Bad for Your Health? It’s the FAT (mostly) but NOT the Saturated FatProcessed food can make us fat, but it may have effects that are more profound, including the disruption of facial geometry. Read moreAre Toxins Affecting Sexual Organ Size?Shanna…
Low Carb Diet The following articles include a discussion of a low carb diet. In some cases, it is a mention about low carb eating inside a broader topic. Calorie free sweetener erythritol may clot blood in high risk adultsIs the calorie-free sweetener erythritol safe? The FDA did not evaluate long-term use, and new research…
Cheese The following articles include a mention of cheese. What is lactose intolerance and can it be cured?People with lactose intolerance can actually enjoy many delicious types of dairy products. Find out what dairy products are naturally lactose free, what has the most lactose, and what strategies people are using to become more lactose tolerant.…
The following articles include a mention of children’s health, healthy child, healthy baby or infant.
Abdominal Pain On this page you'll find articles by Dr. Cate that related to the topic of Abdominal Pain If dairy is so healthy, then why do so many people have trouble digesting it?Milk and cheese are two of the healthiest fast foods I know. But many people are lactose intolerant, have milk allergies, or…
Heart Health The following articles include a discussion or mention of Heart Health and heart attacks. Guilt by Association: Salt Is Not Even A Little Bad For Our HealthTable of ContentsYou might think salt makes you bloated. It’s actually something else.Ignoring How Healthy Kidneys Easily Deal With SaltA sprinkling of circular reasoning about salt.Disregarding toxins…
PUFAs We believe Americans consume unhealthy amounts of seed oils and that the American Heart Association (AHA) actively promotes them because of conflicts of interest. Healthcare professionals for the most part accept the AHA’s advice without question because they are unaware of the history of the organization’s dependence on funding from companies selling products made…
Anti-Aging The following articles include a mention or discussion of anti-aging. Blue Zones Website Misrepresents DietsThe Blue Zones book has powerfully influenced medical thinking on nutrition. But the Blue Zones website and Adventist Healthcare system contradict the reality of people’s diets that are presented in the book itself. Read moreSeed Oil Makes Sunburn Worse and…
Butter The following articles include a mention or discussion about butter. Leading Nutrition Experts May Have Falsified Consumption Data In Widely Cited Seed Oil StudyTable of ContentsJAMA Internal Medicine published the first-ever study comparing butter to seed oils. But did they fake their data?The authors claim swapping out just 10 grams of butter for seed…
Leaky Gut The following articles include a discussion or mention of Leaky Gut. Why does my stomach hurt? It could be functional constipationTHE MOST common cause of all tummy pain and belly aches that I see in busy people is not food allergies, gluten intolerance or even irritable bowel. It’s called functional constipation. Read more
Yogurt The following articles include a discussion or mention of yogurt. What is lactose intolerance and can it be cured?People with lactose intolerance can actually enjoy many delicious types of dairy products. Find out what dairy products are naturally lactose free, what has the most lactose, and what strategies people are using to become more…
Omega-3 The following articles include a mention of Omega-3. Seed oil Toxicity: Trend or Truth?Since avoiding seed oils has become a trend, the newest trend debunks the idea that we need to avoid them. This post debunks the debunkers. Read moreSeed oils: Questions and answers for your healthAll the answers to your health questions about…
Vaccine Safety The following articles include a discussion or mention of vaccines or vaccine safety. Which Covid Vaccine is Best?Unrelenting brain fog. Disabling body aches for weeks after the fevers have cleared. Recurring daily headaches that make it hard to concentrate. Vertigo and tinnitus that you’ve never had before. If you’re young, healthy, eat well,…
Exercise The following articles discuss exercise and its impact on your health. Chasing Body Ideals: The Role of Skeletal ProportionWe can’t all exercise our way into that ideal body shape. Some of us can, but many of us are limited by the geometry of our bones. Read moreCan’t stay motivated? It might be your metabolismYour…
Constipation The following articles include a mention of constipation. Why does my stomach hurt? It could be functional constipationTHE MOST common cause of all tummy pain and belly aches that I see in busy people is not food allergies, gluten intolerance or even irritable bowel. It’s called functional constipation. Read moreWhat are side effects of…
Sugar The following articles include a discussion or mention of sugar. Calorie free sweetener erythritol may clot blood in high risk adultsIs the calorie-free sweetener erythritol safe? The FDA did not evaluate long-term use, and new research suggests it may cause blood clots in people with high blood pressure and other risk factors. Read moreWhy…
Grass Fed The following articles include a mention of Grass Fed. Is dairy paleo? (part 2) Revising history with new perspectives on flocks of goats, femur bones and feckless nutritionismIf dairying began in the Paleolithic era, as I believe it did, then our genes have been depending on these nutrients for thousands of generations. Learn…
Vitamin D The following articles include a mention or discussion of Vitamin D. Are eggs healthy or not?There’s never been any credible evidence to support the idea that eating eggs is generally unhealthy. In fact, some evidence supports the opposite; that egg-eaters have lower cholesterol than non egg-eaters. I myself was surprised that it had…
Vegetable Oil The following articles include a discussion of or mention of various types of vegetable oil. Including seed oils and olive oil, palm oil, and more. Leading Nutrition Experts May Have Falsified Consumption Data In Widely Cited Seed Oil StudyTable of ContentsJAMA Internal Medicine published the first-ever study comparing butter to seed oils. But…
Adrenal Stress The following articles include a discussion or mention of adrenal stress. How Much Carbohydrate Do You Need to Eat Per Day?We’ve all grown up equating sugar to energy, but new research suggests our bodies are engineered to run on fat… Read moreIs Coffee Bad For Your Health?Coffee: Friend or Foe? Coffee is one…
Alcohol The following articles include a discussion or mention of alcohol. Fatty Liver Promotes Long Covid (New Study)New studies show fatty liver makes COVID not just deadly but also disabling by increasing the chance you’ll develop “long covid.” You can reverse fatty liver to prevent long Covid by avoiding seed oils, cutting soda and juice,…
Coconut Oil The following articles include a discussion or mention of coconut oil. Seed oils: Questions and answers for your healthAll the answers to your health questions about how seed oils are harmful to your health. And which vegetable oils and fats are good and which are bad. Read moreList of Good Fats and Oils…
Fish Oil The following articles include a discussion or mention of fish oil. Seed oils: Questions and answers for your healthAll the answers to your health questions about how seed oils are harmful to your health. And which vegetable oils and fats are good and which are bad. Read moreShould I Take Fish Oil Supplements?…
Arthritis The following articles include a discussion or mention of arthritis and joint health. Do Collagen Supplements Work?One of the unintended consequences of the low-fat era has been to deprive us of the nutrients that support our collagen-rich tissues. Collagen supplementation is therefore not a fad, but rather a way to provide nutrients from this…
High Blood Pressure The following articles include a discussion or mention of High Blood Pressure. Low Carb Diets Reduce Blood PressureA new study suggests Dr. Atkins was right: A high carb diet is not a healthy diet, and cutting carbs trims more than just your waistline. While both low-carb and low-fat diets can help you loose weight,…
Alzheimers The following articles include a discussion or mention of Alzheimer's. Children’s HealthThe following articles include a mention of children’s health, healthy child, healthy baby or infant. Read moreFlat Belly and Sexy BellyFlat Belly / Sexy Belly The following articles include a discussion or mention of a flat belly or sexy belly. Chasing Body Ideals:…
Flat Belly / Sexy Belly The following articles include a discussion or mention of a flat belly or sexy belly. Chasing Body Ideals: The Role of Skeletal ProportionWe can’t all exercise our way into that ideal body shape. Some of us can, but many of us are limited by the geometry of our bones. Read…
Brain Health The following articles include a discussion or mention of brain health. Video Library on Statin Harms and ControversyLibrary of videos on statin harms and how the industry continues to suppress the truth about these cholesterol-lowering pills. Read moreCholesterol Pills (Statins) are Probably Really Bad for Your BrainDr. Cate gives you the peer-reviewed research…
Anxiety and Depression The following articles include a discussion or mention of anxiety and/or depression. The Fats Making Us Sugar AddictsIf you want to get off sugar you need to know if your metabolism depends on it as a cellular fuel. Learn 11 common signs of metabolic sugar dependence, and why fixing your metabolism is…
Supplements The following articles discuss supplements and their use in health and diet strategies. Why My Magnesium Supplement of Choice is Magnesium OxideTable of ContentsTLDR: I use and recommend Magnesium Oxide because it is more compact and easier to swallow. Also, being physically smaller, we only need to swallow a single pill. Studies claiming it…
Weight Loss The following articles discuss various aspects of weight loss and fat burning strategies. Why do we get hangry?Table of ContentsHangry is not normal hunger.Hypoglycemia makes us hangry.My research suggests our unhealthy food supply is making us hangry.Related: Want to know if you’re insulin resistant? It’s a simple blood test you can ask your…
Saturated Fat The following articles include a mention of saturated fat. Why is Junk Food Bad for Your Health? It’s the FAT (mostly) but NOT the Saturated FatProcessed food can make us fat, but it may have effects that are more profound, including the disruption of facial geometry. Read moreCholesterol: What the American Heart Association…
Macronutrients Macronutrients are needed by humans in relatively large amounts. They are carbohydrates, fats, fiber, proteins, and water. (Micronutrients are minerals and vitamins.) The following articles include a mention of macronutrients. Low Smoke Point Olive Oil on High Heat–Is It Safe?Table of ContentsOlive Oil has a Low Smoke Point. Can you still cook with…
Ancestral Health The following articles include a mention of ancestral health. Why is Junk Food Bad for Your Health? It’s the FAT (mostly) but NOT the Saturated FatProcessed food can make us fat, but it may have effects that are more profound, including the disruption of facial geometry. Read moreCholesterol Is Good, The American Heart…
Beauty Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. The following articles include a mention of cholesterol, HDL or LDL. Chasing Body Ideals: The Role of Skeletal ProportionWe…
The American Heart Association tells us cholesterol is toxic, and we need to treat high levels with drugs. Empower yourself with the truth.
Paleo Diet The following articles include a discussion or mention of The Paleo Diet. Is dairy paleo? (part 2) Revising history with new perspectives on flocks of goats, femur bones and feckless nutritionismIf dairying began in the Paleolithic era, as I believe it did, then our genes have been depending on these nutrients for thousands…
Collagen The following articles include a mention of collagen. Do Collagen Supplements Work?One of the unintended consequences of the low-fat era has been to deprive us of the nutrients that support our collagen-rich tissues. Collagen supplementation is therefore not a fad, but rather a way to provide nutrients from this missing food group. Read moreOsteoporosis…
Soy Lecithin The following articles include a discussion or mention of Soy Lecithin. Valentine Chocolate: Saying “I love you” Without LecithinSoy lecithin is unavoidable in all but a few chocolates. How important is it to avoid? What are the best brands of chocolate? Read moreAre Products with Soy Lecithin Safe to Eat? (Like Chocolate &…
Four Pillars of World Cuisine The following articles include a mention of the Four Pillars of World Cuisine. For Fast, Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss, Avoid Empty CaloriesThe best way to lose weight is to avoid empty calories. But even nutrient-dense foods can, for some people, be converted to body fat. Dr Cate shares solutions. Read…
Recipes The following articles are recipes or reference specific recipes. Infant Formula: How and Why to Make Your OwnInfant formula is 98% ultra-processed oil, sugar, and protein powder. Homemade infant formula can help a child thrive in many of the same ways as breast fed babies. Read moreMake Mayo Fast and Foolproof in 2 Minutes…
Dairy The following articles discuss dairy or include a mention of the topic. Plus articles that reference milk, butter, cheese and yoghurt. Leading Nutrition Experts May Have Falsified Consumption Data In Widely Cited Seed Oil StudyTable of ContentsJAMA Internal Medicine published the first-ever study comparing butter to seed oils. But did they fake their data?The…
Good Fat The following articles include a discussion or mention of good fat. Can HDL Over 60 Protect You From Coronavirus?If you are worried about coronavirus, you should be more worried about low cholesterol according to a new study that shows lower HDL and LDL predicts poor outcomes Read moreVegetable Oil and Sugar Block Fat…
Diabetes The following articles discuss diabetes and related topics. Why do we get hangry?Table of ContentsHangry is not normal hunger.Hypoglycemia makes us hangry.My research suggests our unhealthy food supply is making us hangry.Related: Want to know if you’re insulin resistant? It’s a simple blood test you can ask your doctor to do.Medical science is not…
Junk Food The following articles include a discussion of junk food and its impact on your health. Infant Formula: How and Why to Make Your OwnInfant formula is 98% ultra-processed oil, sugar, and protein powder. Homemade infant formula can help a child thrive in many of the same ways as breast fed babies. Read moreWhy…
Pregnancy Diet The following articles discuss Pregnancy Diet. Birth Month and Autism RiskAn astute reader of Deep Nutrition points out the connection between holiday season indulgences in high carb and vegetable oil rich foods and increased risk of autism. Read moreHow to be Beautiful: Care About Your KidsThis week I got a letter from a…
Vegan Diet The following articles include coverage of the Vegan Diet. Blue Zones Website Misrepresents DietsThe Blue Zones book has powerfully influenced medical thinking on nutrition. But the Blue Zones website and Adventist Healthcare system contradict the reality of people’s diets that are presented in the book itself. Read moreWhat is Synthetic Meat and How…
Canola Oil The following articles include a mention of canola oil, also known as rapeseed oil. Low Smoke Point Olive Oil on High Heat–Is It Safe?Table of ContentsOlive Oil has a Low Smoke Point. Can you still cook with it?Invisible Oxidation Makes Oils Toxic BEFORE They Start to SmokeRefining Raises Smoke PointOlive oil smoke point,…
Ketogenic Diet The following articles include a discussion of the Ketogenic Diet. In some cases it is a mention about the Ketogenic Diet inside a broader topic. How Eliminating Vegetable Oil (AKA the Hateful 8 Seed Oil) Helps Weight LossTo lose weight we need to burn more body fat than we build. But the hateful…
Cancer The following articles include a discussion of cancer the disease. Leading Nutrition Experts May Have Falsified Consumption Data In Widely Cited Seed Oil StudyTable of ContentsJAMA Internal Medicine published the first-ever study comparing butter to seed oils. But did they fake their data?The authors claim swapping out just 10 grams of butter for seed…
Bone Broth The following articles include a mention of Bone Broth. How to Make Beef Bone Broth!Beef stock is harder to make than chicken stock, but when you reduce it down and pour over steak, the flavor is to die for! Read moreDo Collagen Supplements Work?One of the unintended consequences of the low-fat era has…
Healthy Oil The following articles discuss the various healthy oils and their impact on your health. In some cases, an article may seem like a discussion of unhealthy oil or fat but they reference good oils or healthy oils in the text. Low Smoke Point Olive Oil on High Heat–Is It Safe?Table of ContentsOlive Oil…
Palm oil The following articles include a discussion of palm oil. Seed oils: Questions and answers for your healthAll the answers to your health questions about how seed oils are harmful to your health. And which vegetable oils and fats are good and which are bad. Read moreValentine Chocolate: Saying “I love you” Without LecithinSoy…
Meal Planning The following articles include a discussion of meal planning. Infant Formula: How and Why to Make Your OwnInfant formula is 98% ultra-processed oil, sugar, and protein powder. Homemade infant formula can help a child thrive in many of the same ways as breast fed babies. Read moreWhy is Junk Food Bad for Your…
Inflammation The following articles include a mention of inflammation. French Fries are the Least Healthy Fast Food, But Not Tallow FriesToxicologist finds same toxins in French Fries cooked in seed oils and cigarettes. This may explain why fries are the most fattening food. Read moreInfant Formula: How and Why to Make Your OwnInfant formula is…
Seed Oils The following articles include a mention of seed oils, including canola (rapeseed oil), corn oil, soy oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, cottonseed oil, grapeseed oil, rice bran oil Seed Oils: Questions and Answers for Your HealthLearn how seed oils are harmful to your health. And which vegetable oils and fats are good and…
