My Problem with the Paleo Diet
Michael Klaper Many people who adopt this meat-based eating style initially feel better and lose weight. They do so largely because the Paleo principles proscribe the eating of dairy, oils, and refined carbohydrates that our ancient ancestors never ate … I do not find it “natural” at all. Instead, I think it’s an invitation to […]
Plant-Based Diets and Gout
Brenda Davis Gout has long been known as the “disease of kings” as it is most common in overweight or obese men who consume rich foods, and excessive alcohol. It is also associated with hypertension and renal impairment. Diet can help to reduce the incidence of gout, and can play an important role in the […]
Debunking the Soy Scare
Vesanto Melina Soy has been the focus of considerable controversy. The roots lie in good and bad science and in the fact that soy poses a threat to the animal products industry. As many shift towards plant foods, interest in soy arises, in part for its top-quality protein. Research also establishes its protection against cardiovascular […]
Soy Foods, Isoflavones, and the Health of Postmenopausal Women
Mark Messina … Isoflavones are classified as both phytoestrogens and selective estrogen receptor modulators. The phytoestrogenic effects of isoflavones have led some to view soy foods and isoflavone supplements as alternatives to conventional hormone therapy. However, clinical research shows that isoflavones and estrogen exert differing effects on a variety of health outcomes. Nevertheless, there is […]
Probiotics Principles
Michael Klaper … The bacteria in our intestines are originally common soil bacteria. How do they get into our guts? Animals who live earth-connected lives, like grazing deer and antelope, are constantly refreshing their intestinal flora as they eat and drink. They pull up clumps of grass with soil particles clinging to the roots and […]
Nutrition and Immunity: Lessons for COVID-19
Philip C. Calder The role of the immune system is to protect the individual against pathogenic organisms. Nutrition is one of multiple factors that determines the immune response and good nutrition is important in supporting the immune response. Immunity can be impaired in older people, particularly those who are frail, in those living with obesity, […]
Fake Meat: Another Attempt for Global Control of the Food Supply
Joseph Mercola The fake meat industry is being touted as an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to feed the world. However, it’s an underhanded attempt to recreate the kind of global control that Monsanto and others achieved through patented GMO seed development. Lab-created meats may turn out to be one of the most health-harming ultra-processed […]
How to Fast for Metabolic Fitness and Hormone Balance
Joseph Mercola The vast majority of people eat across 12 hours or more, which is a recipe for metabolic disaster. Health statistics bear this out, showing that 93.2% of Americans are metabolically unfit. Time-restricted eating (TRE) is one of the most foundational strategies to stay healthy, and when done appropriately can also help balance your […]
