26 Jan Blood Sugar, Stress, and Feeling Hangry
“You’re not you when you’re hungry.” I don’t know how well it sells candy bars, but I do know that it’s true, and a candy bar would probably help. The word “hangry” has become popular lately and...
19 Jan Grains and Legumes and Antinutrients, Oh My!
Despite the growing anti-grain movement, it’s still recommended that we consume 5-8 ounce equivalents or more of grains per day, and whole grains are still the face of the typical healthy diet (1). Mainstream nutrition recommendations...
12 Jan Are You Still Restricting Salt?
These recommendations are aimed at reducing hypertension and cardiovascular disease. However, they’re at odds with much of the research, which shows that the current sodium recommendations are between 2 and 4 times lower than what...
05 Jan Fat Loss is NOT a Matter of Willpower
It’s common in our society to equate fat loss to willpower. If you’re overweight, you simply “aren’t disciplined,” “aren’t trying hard enough,” or “are downright lazy.” Based on the current approaches to fat loss, it makes...