Category Archives: Nutrition
High Protein Diets Do NOT = Kidney Damage
If you’re eating a high-protein diet, you’ve probably encountered this statement: “That’s too much protein. Aren’t you worried about your kidneys?” If you’re not, and perhaps considering switching to one, this unfortunate misconception may be exactly what’s preventing you from embracing it. The problem is, the research that’s commonly referenced to support this claim looks…
Zonulin – Connecting Wheat & Leaky Gut
Our gut does a lot more than simply break down food and absorb nutrients. It acts as the barrier between our insides and the outside world, determining what’s allowed in, and what’s a threat that needs to be destroyed. Health issues arise when this barrier is compromised, and/or the signaling of what should come in…
Eat Fish or Take Fish Oil
Our bodies can’t make omega-3’s, which is why they’re classified as ‘essential’ fatty acids (EFAs). This means we need to consume fish or high-quality meat on a regular basis, or we run the risk of deficiency. Vegetarians will attempt to tell you otherwise, but plant foods only contain short-chain omega-3’s (ALA) – which have an…
Get Lean With Green Tea
We’ve already discussed the benefits of coffee, but tea is just as impressive – with Green Tea (specifically) bringing the most health benefits. Though it could also be because it’s the most commonly studied… Green tea stimulates fat burning and muscle building, supports the immune system, regulates blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and even prevents…
But What About The China Study?
No matter how much information I share proving that animal products are essential (and a ‘lack of’ detrimental), I commonly encounter this: “But What About the China Study?” For those that have never heard of My Vegetarian Manifesto…Oops! I mean The China Study; Dr. T. Colin Campbell uses observational data from 65 countries in China…
What to Supplement and Why
Unlike carbohydrates, protein, and fat, the vitamins and minerals in our food don’t necessarily provide the material to make cells and tissue. But they do assist in speeding up the process of hormone generation, and in various other metabolic processes (like the production of energy). You can think of them as: Enzymes that prevent stalls…
Why You Should Fast…Occasionally
Those of you that have completed Live It, NOT Diet! know I’m an advocate of fasting – as it essentially gives you the opportunity to benefit from an overall reduction in calories, without the damaging effects (and difficulty) that come with calorie restriction diets. By avoiding food for an entire day, we can expect many…
Coffee Drinkers Live Longer
It’s extremely common to think that coffee (alone) has a negative impact on our health. As in North America, cutting back on coffee is usually what the doctor recommends – right after he puts you on a statin and tells you to cut back on red meat and eat less salt. The problem isn’t coffee,…