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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.

The New Mediterranean Cookbook describes how to do keto the right way! Over 100 low-carb and keto recipes and a guide to healthy Mediterranean keto eating.

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.

Your ultimate guide to chaffles with a full list of allergy-free options. Make nut-free, egg-free and even dairy-free chaffles. The best chaffles that are fluffy inside and crispy on the outside with no cheese bits and no eggy taste!

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.

Should you count total carbs or net carbs? This article explores exactly what is meant by "net carbs" and why food sources matter when tracking carbs on a low carbohydrate diet.

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.