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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.

The ketogenic diet extends lifespan in mice by 13.6% as compared to a calorie-matched standard diet.

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.

Are artificial sweeteners healthy or even safe to consume? Here are the top three reasons why you should avoid using artificial sweeteners and replace them with healthier natural low-carb sweeteners.

Counting calories is an ineffective long-term weight loss strategy. It’s impossible to do accurately and your metabolism and hormones adapt to foil you! Here’s what you should know & 4 alternatives to focus on to work with your biology, rather than against it.

It’s common knowledge among yo-yo dieters that when you lose weight and gain it back, it comes back with vengeance. Here's how you can stop the cycle and boost your metabolism.

Insulin resistance, which is strongly associated with being overweight, blocks the benefits of aerobic exercise at the cellular level. If you’re overweight and insulin resistant, it’s important to get your nutrition in order first. Food is more than fuel.

Why quality matters when it comes to chocolate, the difference between raw cacao and cocoa, and Seven reasons why chocolate is a high-fat superfood.

The “fatome” is the unique balance of fats we each consume in our diets that influences our health. Our optimal fatomes are unique to us and depend on our genomes, microbiomes, lifestyles, and nutritional perspectives.

Inflammation leads to blood-brain barrier damage and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study suggests a new mechanism by which an increased AD risk associated with ApoE4 may be largely due to inflammation - a modifiable risk factor!

Up to 80% of commercial extra virgin olive oil in the United States and United Kingdom are not actually extra virgin. Real EVOO is a healthy because it’s rich in the monounsaturated fat, oleic acid, and contains antioxidant molecules called polyphenols.

Ketogenic diets increase network stability, whereas Western diets decrease network stability. This is consistent with the hypothesis that ketogenic diets could slow brain aging and protect against neurodegenerative diseases.