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5 Foods Your Great Grandparents Never Ate

Nutrition science has been known to fall flat on its face when it comes to giving us dietary advice. However, the nutrition wisdom of those who’ve come before us is how we exist today. Apart from highly processed foods, what other common foods (even “health” foods) are really screwing us up when compared to the…

Are Multivitamins Worth it?

Multivitamins are at the core of mainstream nutrition, but the longer I work in the nutrition field, the more I think they’re a part of the problem and not the solution. They’re pushed as an “insurance policy” for extra nutrients to fill in an otherwise non-optimal standard American diet, which sounds like a good approach,…

Ray Peat Diet Review

One of the most common questions I get asked is my opinion on various diets, so I’ve decided to do a little diet review series to help those interested readers get more information on diets they may be considering this year. Next up is the Ray Peat diet review… Dr. Ray Peat greatly influenced my…

Keto Diet Review

One of the most common questions I get asked is my opinion on various diets, so I’ve decided to do a little diet review series to help those interested readers get more information on diets they may be considering, especially as we approach the New Year. First up is the Keto diet review… Keto Diet…

Vitamin A Detox Diet

Okay ya’ll. Enough research has come down the pipeline in front of me that I’m starting to pivot away from viewing vitamin A as a nutrition superstar, but instead a necessary evil in which excess accumulation should be avoided (mostly in the form of supplements). And since I want to keep you up to date…

18 Signs Of Vitamin A Toxicity

Vitamin A toxicity (also called Hypervitaminosis A) might be one of the reasons eating “too healthily” might actually make you sick. Do any of these signs of vitamin A toxicity sound familiar to you? blurry vision or other vision changes osteoporosis swelling of the bones bone pain poor appetite dizziness nausea and vomiting sensitivity to sunlight dry,…

Protein Powder Rankings: Which is Best?

Let’s talk protein powder rankings, because sometimes you just don’t want or feel like cooking so you can eat real food. Like at all. But you know you need to eat something or things won’t be pretty. This post is for those moments. When finding something to eat is a feels like a chore that makes…

10 Signs Of Zinc Deficiency

Could you have a zinc deficiency? The following signs of zinc deficiency are clues that you’re just not getting enough: Stretch marks Decreased immune response Increased susceptibility to viral infections Diabetes Loss of appetite Hair loss Skin problems (acne, eczema, etc.) White spots on the nails Slow wound healing Anorexia Nervosa When zinc deficiency occurs due to…

Homemade Ginger Beer Recipe

Ginger Beer is an excellent digestive tonic and refreshing beverage that I never considered making at home until it became popular in the local Seattle food scene. Unfortunately, a local ginger beer spot in my area sells the stuff for $17 for 32 ounces (that’s about $66 per gallon), so naturally, I wanted to make…

Homemade Mocha Frappe Recipe With Coconut Milk

There is no better way to put all of my favorite things together in one glass than in this mocha frappe recipe! Cacao powder supplies a hefty source of magnesium, collagen provides anti-inflammatory protein, coconut milk supplies healthy fat, and coffee is, well, essential. Blend this up and you may find yourself dropping your daily Starbucks…

Homemade Coconut Milk

Good boxed coconut milk or any alternative (non-dairy) milk for that matter is hard to find. Many are loaded with gums such as carrageenan or guar gum that can irritate the gut and contain added synthetic vitamins that are best avoided (especially vitamin D2). That’s why, if you can find the time, it’s a much…

Why You Need To Take Advantage Of Red Light Therapy

My fascination with light therapy began about five years ago while studying the work of Dr. Ray Peat. As I studied his work I would frequently find references to the importance of bright light on your skin to signal your cells to create more energy or adenosine triphosphate (ATP) as well as its ability to…