A hot topic in nutrition groups for a while now has been how many times a day should one eat, and intermittent fasting (IF). Are more meals better, or fewer meals? Should I try IF, or is it bad for me? The problem with these questions is that it all depends on the individual. In a study done by Holmstrup in 2010, he showed that eating fewer meals had better results on insulin production. In normal weight individuals the group consuming six meals had higher glucose and insulin levels than the group that ate 3 meals (Holmstrup, 2010). I took this study a little bit further.
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Ketogenic Diet Changes Little Kailey’s Life With Epilepsy
January 23, 2009, after a perfectly normal pregnancy, my daughter was born and immediately displayed seizure symptoms. I was not even able to hold her before she was swept off to the NICU, and we were informed she would be transferred directly to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – and there we stayed for 6 weeks trying… Continue Reading
The Carbohydrate Loading Conundrum
Written by: Kevin Cann Carbohydrate loading is a dietary means that has been used to improve performance in endurance athletes. The theory behind carbohydrate loading is to maximize the stored amount of carbohydrates in our body, as glycogen, to yield more energy. This is done in two steps. The first step is to adjust carbohydrate… Continue Reading
Paleo Fueled Adventure
In early Spring 2012, I’ll be heading north from Washington State through British Columbia, NWT, and Yukon to the Arctic Ocean. From there I’ll be connecting the dots of a 7,000 mile loop through Alaska and back to the starting point. I’ll be paddling 7 rivers, and burning zero fuel for transportation. The methods of… Continue Reading
The Paleo Solution – Episode 114
Download Episode Here Download a transcript of this episode Topics: 1. [3:32] Seborrheic Dermatitis 2. [9:51] Rice/Carbs, Salt, Etc. 3. [19:55] Can Paleo Shrink Fibroids 4. [24:23] One Kidney and Protein Intake 5. [29:07] Protein and Protein/CHO Intake Effect on Testosterone 6. [32:53] Physical State and Heart Rate Variability Questions: 1. Sebborheic Dermatitis John says:… Continue Reading
Farm To Table Restaurants: Fun, Functional, Flavorful
I’m all about trying new restaurants and I try my hardest to stay away from the big chains. Chipotle and In-N-Out can be good eats, so I’ll leave those guys alone, but there is something about walking into a new restaurant and exploring their ambiance and menu. The… Continue Reading
Iron fortified infant cereal: A formula for health problems?
This is a guest post by Catherine Shanahan, MD Author of Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Food and Food Rules: A Doctor’s Guide to Healthy Eating If you are a young mom, there’s a good chance your pediatrician has recommend that you provide an iron-fortified formula or cereal to your baby. But are these iron-fortified products really the best thing for… Continue Reading
Paleo Shrimp Cocktail
Submitted by: Richard Hammond Servings: Appetizer for Four Ingredients: 3 medium oranges peeled & diced 1 small or ½ medium red onion 1 large lemon and 1 large lime 1 ½ tbsp Thai fish sauce, 1 cilantro bunch 1 can (14oz.) Thai Kitchen coconut milk 1 lb. cooked x-large shrimp, cleaned 1/3 cup frutata EV… Continue Reading
Seared Tuna Salad with Lime-Basil Dressing
Submitted by: Richard Hammond Servings: Serves 4 as an Appetizer Ingredients: 4 large seedless navel oranges 4 cups baby arugula & spinach mix, washed & spun dry 1 lb. block sushi-grade tuna 28 large pitted black olives, drained 10 oz. raw walnuts (split 8 + 2) 1 whole head of garlic 2 lemons + 2… Continue Reading
Coconutty Cod in a Creamy Sea of Veg
Submitted by: Nancy Harvey Servings: 4 Ingredients: Creamy Sea of Veg 1T coconut oil 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1/8 t chipotle powder* 1/8 t cumin powder* 1 small butternut squash, grated (about 4-5 cups) 1 large bunch of kale, stem removed and chopped (about 5 cups) ½ cup chicken… Continue Reading
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