Finding the best protein bars
I wrote this article to help answer these questions: What's the purpose of protein bars? What are they made of? Should I eat protein bars? What are the best and…
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Finding the best protein bars
Unformatted notes: the heart disease process
What matters about atherosclerosis? Uncontrolled inflammation in the intima. What inflames the intima beyond control? The reaction to unwanted cholesterol and LDL particles getting into the intima. The reaction…
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Unformatted notes: the heart disease process
The Inertia of Bad Habits
9/30/2017--Why does it always take me so long to even begin to develop a new habit? When I learn of something that is supposed to be healthy or helpful at work,…
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The Inertia of Bad Habits
Why the word “should” is so unhealthy
Recommendation: To answer the question "What should I eat?", first identify what's most important to you, in whatever terms you want. Just be able to explain it simply. Then, think…
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Why the word “should” is so unhealthy
Vitamin D: the vital non-vitamin
Outline: Recommendation What it is Its function Recommended blood levels The risk of too much Common sources Vitamin D and cancer How it's formed Conclusion Recommendation: As recommended by the…
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Vitamin D: the vital non-vitamin
Smoke Point: Time for an Oil Change
Outline Recommendation How to minimize oxidation and reduce your exposure Background and key terms Why eating oxidized fats is unhealthy At what level do these fats become harmful? Is there…
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Smoke Point: Time for an Oil Change
Think fast: a review of research on intermittent fasting
Recommendation: Once you've balanced your diet, sleep schedule, and exercise/movement, consult your doctor to see if fasting is safe for you. If your doctor has no concerns for you adopting…
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Think fast: a review of research on intermittent fasting
The Fresher, the Better (For Some)
It's clear that produce loses nutritional value over time, but does it matter?
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The Fresher, the Better (For Some)
Nutritional ketosis
Recommendation: First, learn the basics of health; figure out how to get adequate sleep, balanced nutrition, healthy relationships, and effective exercise. Get to where you're performing well most days, and…
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Nutritional ketosis
Positive (Fer)mentality
Recommendation: Try different fermented foods until you find a few you like. If you currently eat a balanced diet, try to trade-out a few servings of non-fermented foods for servings…
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Positive (Fer)mentality