Try this on for size: Nutrition. Isn’t. Confusing. We all have cherished traditions and values – what we eat isn’t just about the science. (At least, I hope not.) But it is time to learn the fundamental food and nutrition facts.
When it comes to normal longevity – living to 85 – your lifestyle is more important than your genetic makeup; but if you don’t have that genetic makeup, then you’re not going to make it to 100.
Keto diet prescribes 80% of calories from fats, the rest from protein, with minimal carbohydrates. This means lots of meat, dairy, butter, eggs, nuts, seeds and oils, and avoiding grains and carb-heavy fruits and vegetables.
An agricultural economist writes that treating Twinkies and carrots as the beginning and end of the farm subsidies discussion distracts from useful public discourse.
Gut microbes have also been shown to influence behavior, anxiety, depression, hypertension and a variety of other conditions.
A gold-standard clinical trial provides evidence that diet, exercise and an active social life can help prevent cognitive decline
Burgers and fries have nearly killed our ancestral microbiome.
People go vegan or veg for many reasons, but losing weight may become another reason to go meatless.
Who knew that capitalism and protein were so well aligned?
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