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Processed seed and vegetable oils are generally regarded to be unstable and potentially inflammatory. Sesame might be a delicious exception because of how compounds in the oil alter inflammatory pathways and fat metabolism.

Macadamia nuts are the healthiest nuts you can eat when you follow a low-carb diet. They are ultra low in carbs, low in omega 6 fats, high in monounsaturated fats and low in anti-nutrients!

Salmon is a high-fat & high-protein superfood! Here are four reasons why you should include it in your diet.

Studies show that therapeutic carbohydrate restriction for binge eating disorder may be more effective than the alternative everything “in moderation” diet.

Breaking new study finds that being Leaner and Metabolically Healthy is associated with larger increases in LDL cholesterol on a low-carbohydrate diet. While these data are preliminary and observational, they open up fascinating Questions about mechanisms and cardiovascular risk.

Not all research is equal. A comprehensive guide to help you read, understand and trust studies. Learn all about the different grades of scientific evidence.

What does sugar do in the body? Can you eat it in moderation? Is it addictive? Here, we provide answers to these questions, and more, in a story that hopefully gets more compelling as you read. And, if you take these thoughts to heart, you may just discover how to make blueberries taste like ice cream!

There is a lot of hype right now about high-protein diets. But what does this actually mean? How much protein should you eat? What are the best sources of protein? Is more protein actually better or is too much unhelpful? In this blog, we try to wade through the hype and give you reasonable scientific responses to some of the most common questions and controversies.

All you need to know about cheese; How it's made, why you should be eating more A2 dairy and less A1 dairy and whether you should worry about saturated fats in cheese. You'll also learn which types of cheese are low in lactose, histamine and tyramine and which types of cheese are high in calcium.

There is a lot of misinformation on the internet about the “Carbohydrate Insulin Model” (CIM) of obesity. In this post, we clarify what the model is and overview the supporting science, as well as where challenges to the model fall flat.

LDL is NOT "bad cholesterol." LDL is a carrier particle for molecular fuel and building blocks. Healthy lifestyle, starting with proper human nutrition, prevents LDL from turning to the dark side.

The journal Nutrients recently published a scientific paper authored by myself and medical doctors, laying out evidence that a Mediterranean-ketogenic diet could help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.

There are a lot of claims in the low-carb nutrition and health media about amazing “superfoods” that will transform your body and health. In reaction to the superfood sensationalism, there are an equal number of fear-mongering blogs about the dangerous properties of certain "so-called" health foods.

In January 2021, an important study was published in the journal JAMA Cardiology that demonstrated insulin resistance is the strongest risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD).

What happens when you blend evolutionary logic with modern science? You get The New Mediterranean-Ketogenic Diet. Doctors and scientists declare, this is the Superdiet! Here are the Four Pillars of the New Medi-Keto Diet.

A new blinded, randomized controlled, crossover trial shows that a 12-week ketogenic diet improves quality of life and daily functioning in individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

Some people say that keto is a fad. Is it? When one thinks about evolution, the answer is clearly no. Keto is the oldest human diet rebranded.

The Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirms that saturated fat is not bad for heart health. Butter, red meat, and chocolate are back on the table!

Even while holding weight constant, a low-carb ketogenic diet improves metabolic syndrome better than a low-fat diet in just four weeks.

Omega-3 fats are known for being anti-inflammatory and great for preventing chronic diseases. Here's everything you should know about the different types of omega-3 fats and why they are important for our health.