Are you working the graveyard shift? A recent study has linked night-shift work to an increase in Type – 2 Diabetes (1). Compared with day workers, people who occasionally worked night shifts were 15 percent more likely to have diabetes; those who rotated shifts with some night work were 18 percent more likely; and those […]
Read More ›If you’re someone who opts to follow a Paleo diet and you’d like a drink, chances are fairly good that you’re going with a tequila, as it’s always grain-free. Alternatively, for someone who’s more in line to follow a general ‘clean eating’ approach, choosing a neat vodka for its low sugar content may be what […]
Read More ›We’ve gotten quite used to peanut-free zones in our schools and labeling on products warning that certain products may have been exposed to the oil made from these sneaky little legumes that masquerade as nuts. In the early 90’s, as a result of the articles in medical journals (1) discussing the seriousness of peanut allergies, many […]
Read More ›If you’ve integrated a keto, paleo or keto-paleo approach, why are you doing it? From reasons ranging from wanting to lose weight, create optimal mental focus, perform and recover at a higher level both in sport and in life to the mere simplicity the approach creates in terms of not having to shop, prep, pack […]
Read More ›Veggies, Omega 3s, berries… you’ve heard it before but let’s dive in a little deeper, and add on some other uber-healthy food and drink items that make eating enjoyable and feel far away from being a ‘diet’. Yes, I’m talking about chocolate, rich, abundant fats and wine… or better yet, mezcal! Valentine’s Day is just […]
Read More ›When you think keto, chances are your mind goes right to fat-coffee, zero added sugar and snacks tailored to fit into your cyclical intermittent fasting. But when you do want something small between lunch and dinner, are there any more natural options to choose from rather than some of the more highly processed products on […]
Read More ›Yes, it is possible to make this one food that many shy away from taste great. Whether it’s because you’ve only eaten it in the past after it had been prepared in an unattractive manner, or the concept of eating organ meats frightens you, I encourage you to be a bit open minded and consider […]
Read More ›You are what you eat! You’ve heard it before, but studies (1) now are showing it’s true down to the microscopic level. 90% of our cells are nonhuman, microbial cells. And since our diet influences our microbes, it’s true: We really are what we eat. The good news is that you can cultivate a new […]
Read More ›How are those 2018 resolutions going? We are one week in to the New Year and chances are, not so great. Sadly, a mere 8% of people achieve their New Year’s Resolutions(1). And since the single most common resolution is weight loss (21.4% of people list this as their top goal), many people are already […]
Read More ›Going Keto for 2018? Without a doubt, it’s a great way to lose weight, improve mental focus, boost your performance as an athlete as well as at work, all while you further your journey down the path toward optimal health… if it’s done properly, that is. Often, the initial response to the idea of eating […]
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