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
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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
10 and 2 Qs: How to decide if you should fast, drink bulletproof coffee, go keto, or do any other diet or lifestyle protocol
One of the most common questions I get is: “Should I try XYZ health diet or protocol?” And while, yes, most of the time, the dietary intervention in question can be a great tool, that doesn’t mean it’s going to transform you into a glowing vision of health. In this video I share my advice… Continue Reading
10 & 2 Q: Does Dietary Cholesterol Affect Blood Cholesterol?
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
10 & 2 Qs: What’s The Deal With Keto Flu?
Keto Flu can be a serious bummer. Fatigue. Headache. Sugar cravings. Nausea. Irritability. Difficulty focusing (“brain fog”). Dizziness. It is VERY common in keto, especially in the beginning when your body is transitioning from a high-carb (sugar burning) to low-carb (fat burning) diet. But those symptoms can be something that stops you in your tracks… Continue Reading
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