In part 1 of this series, I explained some of the basic physiology underlying what happens when we consume sugar. I also explained why, while sugar can cause inflammation, it takes A LOT of sugar...
Sugar is blamed for everything from obesity and diabetes to heart disease and autoimmune conditions and is even considered to be “toxic” and a “poison.” But sugar is about as far from a poison as you...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
This advice is getting to be almost as common, and is just about as dangerous, as “eat less and exercise more” for fat loss. “I’m trying to lose fat, why would I eat carbs?” It’s become an assumption that goes without saying....
It comes in various shapes and forms: “do more cardio to lose weight,” “eat 500 fewer calories each day to lose 1 pound of fat per week,” and other derivatives like “drink water so you...
Hypothyroidism used to be diagnosed by evaluating symptoms and using basic diagnostic tests, all of which centered around the metabolism - it was understood that hypothyroidism and a lack of energy went hand-in-hand. Doctors would note...
On top of the endless fatigue, you just don’t feel the same. The ambition that once flowed through you is absent and seems to be replaced with moodiness. Everything is a chore. It strains your...