Most overweight people have Insulin Resistant weight gain, a specific type of fat from overeating carbohydrates. It is not from cholesterol. Carbohydrates are stored temporarily in the blood as Triglycerides and then stored as fat if not needed for cellular fuel (exercise, metabolism). What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin is a Hormone. It affects many other Hormones, metabolism, digestion, and blood sugar. Insulin is the escort that carries ... Keep Reading >
Insulin Management
Is Alzheimer’s Diabetes of the Brain?
Is Alzheimer's Diabetes of the brain? Alzheimer's has been called Diabetes Type 3 for more than a decade. Numerous studies are ongoing worldwide. This is great news for those wanting to protect the brain, despite their gene status. There is much you can do, at home, every day, to protect yourself from dementia. Here's a quote from one Alzheimers' website: The latest study to look at the effects of blood sugar levels on the brain has ... Keep Reading >
What is the Best Diet For Human Beings?
The best diet for human beings includes the foods we evolved to eat. What our teeth, enzymes and intestines can process. My article and Primal Diet - Modern Health Podcast here called "What To Eat On the Paleo Diet: The Definitive Guide" will give lots more details about what to eat and why when you finish reading this article. We didn't used to eat hybridized grains, sugars, or dairy products. We did eat fishes and animals and gathered ... Keep Reading >
What Are the Best Grains to Add to Paleo?
What are the best grains to add to Paleo? Here's my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast on this topic and an article for you too... The Paleo Diet eliminates cereal grains such as wheat, rice and corn, and the pseudo-grains such as quinoa, millet and buckwheat. This article on "The Definitive Guide to The Paleo Diet" explains why, what to eat, what kinds of fats, tubers, vegetables and much, much more. We avoid grains (grass seed) because ... Keep Reading >
How To Make A Low Carb Smoothie Bowl
Make a Low Carb Smoothie Bowl! Beautiful smoothies thick with your favorite toppings for crunch or a burst of flavor. Rich in nutrients, they can make a great snack or breakfast if you cut the carbs and add extra protein. Is Your Smoothie Really a Sugar Bomb? Most smoothies, even "Paleo" Smoothies, rely heavily on juice and fruit. That's not a balanced meal. It's a Sugar Bomb! Even with protein powder and a few nuts it's still mostly ... Keep Reading >
50 Ingredients for Low Carb Paleo Smoothies Without Recipes
Low Carb Paleo Smoothies are a great way to help get plenty of cooked, wilted or pureed veggies daily. Mix and match the 50 low carb ingredients below in a Nutri-Bullet, BlendTec or Vita Mix. (A regular blender won't work). HINT: Buy a BlendTec or Vitamix refurbished. 50 Ingredients for Easy Paleo Smoothies with no recipes! Each Smoothie Bowl will be different, depending on what's on hand. Most combinations taste good but you can quickly blend ... Keep Reading >
Nutrition Education In Schools
Efforts to help nutrition education in schools are underway across the United States. The San Francisco based "Nutrition Education Project" was set up to teach parents and kids about healthier food, reading labels, doing exercise and more. Started by the San Francisco School Board, it has a broad agenda covering health, school lunches, and parent advocacy. While I don't agree with some of the nutrition info they share (such as low-fat ... Keep Reading >
The Paleo Diet For Teenage Athletes and Other Teens
What foods would a Paleo Diet for teenage athletes include? How can we help teens understand why pancakes, bread and juice are not the right way to eat? This article was written as a letter to a teenage boy to help him improve his mental and physical performance.... Hope it inspires you and your other teens! Refer to my article and Podcast called "What to Eat On Paleo: The Definitive Guide" for more information on human Biology and ... Keep Reading >
“Death By Food Pyramid” Book Review and Interview W. Denise Minger
Denise Minger is the force behind the amazing blog RawFoodSOS (Rescuing Good Health from Bad Science). After reading her new book, I was happy to do a Death by Food Pyramid book review and an interview on my Primal Diet - Modern Health podcast. Her detailed reviews of The China Study and the film "Forks Over Knives" have been widely praised by others, including Chris Masterjohn. As a former raw food vegan, she brings light to food fads, ... Keep Reading >
Real Food vs. The Hunger Response with J. Stanton: PODCAST
What is Hunger? Ask J Stanton hunger questions and you get some great info... Why would we choose cookies over steak? How does Hunger override Willpower? J. Stanton is a writer/researcher (and outdoorsman) who spoke at the Harvard Ancestral Health Symposium on the topic of HUNGER. I was struck by his data and conclusions and we spoke more about Human appetite, satiety, willpower and more. Here's an interesting interview on a ... Keep Reading >
Fitness and Fat Loss with “The Paleo Coach”: PODCAST
Jason Seib Paleo Coach! Jason is a professional fitness trainer and health coach. Partnering with Sarah Fragoso, they do wonderful podcasts, coaching and seminars. You know Sarah from her best-selling books, "Everyday Paleo" and "Everyday Paleo Family Cookbook". But did you know she and Jason also host the Everyday Paleo Lifestyle and Fitness Podcasts? Jason and I talk here about Fitness, Fat Loss, body image, change, and his new book "The ... Keep Reading >
Getting Enough Carbs (Without Starchy Foods)
Getting enough carbs on a Gluten Free or Paleo Diet can be a challenge. My Paleo-Inspired diet is pretty simple. It's based on foods our human digestive system consumed for millions of years in the Paleolithic Period in history: proteins and fats (animals), and vegetables (plants). Add some avocado, a little fruit,a few tubers, lots of herbs, and that's it. I call this way of eating The Diet For Human Beings on my DVD. I don't ... Keep Reading >