Whole textbooks have been written on the topic of cholesterol and lipoproteins, yet it’s not uncommon to see folks on the interwebz reduce this complex subject to something that appears simpler than a recipe for boiling water. Few appreciate that there is a massive amount of information related to the biochemistry, metabolism, and immunology of… Continue Reading
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Cholesterol and Keto
How does eating a ketogenic diet affect cholesterol levels? Are high LDL and HDL numbers always a red flag? Should you be on statins? Spoiler alert: it depends! Click above to take a listen to Nicki and I chat by the woodpile about cholesterol and keto. And if you’re interested in the Cholesterol and Keto… Continue Reading
Should Vegan Parents be Jailed?
A couple of weeks ago, I was on a panel at Polyface Farm with some colleagues. It was part of the Food Freedom Fundraisers, a benefit for the Farm to Consumer Legal Defense Fund. We were discussing our rights to eat the foods that we feel best nourish our family. For the most part, I… Continue Reading
6-Letter Word
Written by: Robert My pregnant paleo-wife ran into the bathroom crying. The phone call from the doctor’s office informed her she failed the glucose-tolerance test, looks like gestational diabetes. Second test will confirm this. If she can’t control her blood sugar through dietary changes or insulin injections, baby will be so big she will need… Continue Reading
