A new report issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) states that meat, eggs, and milk are vital sources of essential nutrients that are not easily obtainable from plant-based foods. The study, titled “Contribution of Terrestrial Animal Source Food to Healthy Diets for Improved Nutrition and Health Outcomes,” highlights that […]
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Eggs: they’re nutritious, filling, and extremely versatile. Although eggs are high in cholesterol, eating them has very little effect on blood cholesterol levels in most people. What’s more, they may provide some health benefits. Keep reading to learn all about eggs, along with great ways to include them in your healthy lifestyle.
“If I knew 21 years ago what I know now I would have done so many things so differently. Instead, I did what I was told, and I did to others what I was taught. I believed in carb counting, DAFNE, statins. I swallowed it all, hook, line and sinker. Once you ‘get it’ of
Dr. lan Lake (MD and T1D) on Low Carb and Normal Blood Sugars.Read More »
When it comes to weight loss, nutritionists often debate the issue “carbohydrates versus fat.” Most mainstream health organizations argue that a diet that is rich in fat can lead to health problems, especially heart disease. They tend to recommend a low fat diet, which restricts dietary fat to less than 30% of total calories. However,
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new study on erythritol and heart attacks has been in the news and found its way to social media—let’s talk about it. This study correlates erythritol in your blood to higher incidents of heart attacks and strokes. However, I see some serious problems with this study. Here are four key points about this study: Could
Erythritol Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes, Really?Read More »
Wei had always struggled with her weight, and her cholesterol was slightly high at 5.28mmol/L. In April of 2021, Wei decided to try LCHF, a low carb high-fat diet. At the time, she weighed 67kg and was 155cm tall, with a goal weight of 55kg. Wei started to see results quickly. By December of 2021,
During the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Session/World Congress of Cardiology (WCC) in 2023, Iatan et al. presented a recent study that suggested a link between a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) “keto-like” diet and a doubling of the risk for future cardiovascular events. In promotion of the LCHF diet, Steven Nissen, a lipid expert at
Christine struggled with PCOS while trying to conceive a child. She had visited doctors, who confirmed her diagnosis and warned her of the risk of gestational diabetes. She had also tried traditional Chinese medicine and even took ovulation-inducing drugs, but nothing seemed to work. One day, a friend introduced her to LCHF, a low-carb, high-fat
Coffee is a beloved beverage known for its ability to fine-tune your focus and boost your energy levels. In fact, many people depend on their daily cup of joe right when they wake up to get their day started on the right foot. In addition to its energizing effects, coffee has been linked to a
There is a lot of exciting research out there pointing to the many benefits of wheatgrass. At the end of this article, I’ve included links to some of the relevant studies. Check them out on your own and do your research to better understand what the science says when it comes to this health food.













