While alcohol isn’t Paleo, we’re social creatures and imbibing is a huge part of our culture. So, let’s just do it smarter, right? Much of the problem with drinking is not the booze itself but all the extra crap that comes with it. Ditch your heavy IPAs and umbrella drinks. Nicki and I first whipped… Continue Reading
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A Brief History of Nutrition in the West
If you’re here, I’m going to assume that you most likely know red meat does NOT cause cancer and fat is not the devil. But do you know how our society came to fully believe those misinformed ideas? As part of my contribution to David Hauser’s new book, Unstoppable: 4 Steps to Transform Your… Continue Reading
3 Simple Ways To Live Better, Now.
Our world is busy. The To Do list is perpetual. And it seems like the last thing on said list is to take care of your body and health—which is quite messed up for many reasons. But that’s what our society places value on! Since we likely leave little time to give back to ourselves,… Continue Reading
Electrolyte Imbalance: Symptoms & How to Fix It
Electrolytes are naturally occurring chemical compounds that play a crucial role in human physiology because of their ability to carry an electrical charge. Biologically speaking, electrolytes contribute to a wide variety of vital processes because they separate into positively and negatively charged ions when dissolved in a polar solvent like water. These ions, in turn,… Continue Reading
Keto Leg Cramps – How to Get Rid of Them for Good
The ketogenic diet is an effective, natural way to burn fat and achieve healthy body weight. This way of eating (best summarized as a low carbohydrate, high healthful fat, and moderate protein nutritional approach) has even proven to prevent and manage of a variety of chronic diseases. However, oftentimes when people start looking into going… Continue Reading
Gut Microbiome On Low Carb Diet
I recently had the honor to speak at the Symposium on Nutrition and Functional Medicine at UCSF. One of the most fascinating talks was with Erica Sonnenburg on the gut microbiome. She discussed how a diverse gut microbiome means a healthier you. We also had the opportunity to talk over lunch about things like strategies… Continue Reading
Does Fasting Lead To Great Body Composition?
Recently, someone on the interwebz told me they’d started fasting…and had gotten low thyroid/adrenal fatigue…so what should they do?? This video is my response to that… and all the other new health trends: If you start doing the “new thing to do” but I ask “Why are you doing X?” and you say “I don’t… Continue Reading
10 & 2 Q: Should You Eat Fat To Burn Fat? Part 2
In the last 10 and 2 Q, Nicki asked me about the idea of eating fat to burn fat… I debunked this notion but you guys had LOTS of questions. So we’re back on the same topic. I’m diving a little deeper, answering more of your thoughts/concerns around eating dietary fat to lose body fat.… Continue Reading
10 & 2 Qs: Is There A Thing As ‘Too Much Sodium’?
If you’ve been following me lately, you’ll know that I’m PREACHING the power of sodium supplementation for a low-carb way of eating…That means keto or even paleo—especially if you’re a hard-charging athlete. But all these years, we’ve been told the salt is bad for you. Raises blood pressure, causes bloat, increases burden on your heart,… Continue Reading
10 & 2 Qs: Why is sodium so important for a low carb/keto diet?
If you’re on or have dabbled with a low-carb diet—paleo or ketogenic for example—you may have noticed some symptoms of what’s commonly called the ‘keto flu.’ What’s happening in your body to cause these effects when going low carb? How can you fix it? Is sodium the knight in shining armor? Is adding extra salt… Continue Reading
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