There is a massive amount of nutrition misinformation on the internet. Even the professionals themselves often say things that challenge common sense and don't seem to have a scientific basis. For example, when they tell people to replace butter with factory-made margarine... The Difference Between … [Read more...]
The low-calorie sweetener Erythritol may seem too good to be true. It's natural, doesn't cause side effects and tastes almost exactly like sugar without the calories. Basically, all the good stuff in regular sugar, with none of the bad stuff. Since I've gotten several e-mails asking me about this … [Read more...]
The human brain is the most complex object in the universe. It is also the organ that consumes by far the most energy, compared to its weight. The brain is only about 2% of our body weight, but uses 20% of the energy. This remarkable organ has evolved over millions of years. During this time, humans … [Read more...]
You have many options when it comes to selecting fats and oils for cooking. But it's not just a matter of choosing oils that are healthy, but also whether they stay healthy after having been cooked with. The Stability of Cooking Oils When you're cooking at a high heat, you want to use oils that are … [Read more...]
Many people have a love-hate relationship with bacon. They love the taste and crunchiness, but are still worried that all that processed meat and fat may be harming them. Well, there are many myths in the history of nutrition that haven't stood the test of time. Is the idea that bacon causes harm one … [Read more...]
Some foods are packed with massive amounts of nutrients relative to their caloric content. They may also contain some unique biologically active compound with powerful health benefits. These 12 superfoods are among the healthiest foods on the planet. 1. Egg Yolks Some people recommend that you … [Read more...]
Modern man is plagued with many diseases that you will not find in some "primitive" populations like modern hunter-gatherers. These include obesity, heart disease, some cancers and last but not least, type II diabetes... which has reached epidemic proportions in the past few decades and now afflicts about … [Read more...]
There are many ways to lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time. However, most of them require you to be very hungry or starve yourself. If you don't have iron willpower then hunger will cause you to give up on these plans quickly. The method I'm about do describe will: Kill your … [Read more...]
Nutrition is full of nonsense. You will find bold health claims for all kinds of foods, most often based on zero evidence. Here are the top 11 "health foods" that are actually very harmful. 1. Fruit Juices The fruit juices you find at the supermarket aren't always what they seem. They may have … [Read more...]
The consumption of processed seed and vegetable oils has increased dramatically in the past century. Commonly mistaken as health foods, quite a few studies show that these oils can cause harm. What Are They and How Are They Made? These are oils that are extracted from seeds like Soybean, Cottonseed, … [Read more...]
