Why is Junk Food Bad for Your Health? It’s the FAT (mostly) but NOT the Saturated Fat
Processed food can make us fat, but it may have effects that are more profound, including the disruption of facial geometry.
August 26, 2020
Which Supplements Are Worth Taking? Dr. Cate Shanahan’s Recommendations
Why Most Supplements Are Unnecessary—and How I Decide Which Ones Matter Most doctors do not recommend supplements—and for good reason. The supplement industry is largely unregulated, many products are unnecessary, and some are poorly formulated or even counterproductive. As a result, the space has been filled by marketing claims and advice from unlicensed “experts,” leaving many people spending time and money on supplements they do not need. At the same time, there are certain nutrients that humans genuinely require, and modern diets do not always supply them in adequate amounts. The challenge is distinguishing what is biologically essential from what…
Fat Adapted Athletes Perform Better (video interview)
In this interview, we discuss the science behind real food-based, low-carb diets and sports performance. Additionally, we discuss the Four Pillars (common findings) of all healthy human diets
Paleo Diet Basics Part Two: Points of Contention
Today’s post is designed to air out some of the points of contention about Paleo, to best assure your Paleo plans result in you enjoying the success you are hoping for.
Paleo Diet Basics
I’ve written quite a bit about the Paleo diet over the years, but never a simple primer for people who are completely new. So this is long overdue!
