The food pyramid has utterly destroyed the way Americans perceive their food. The result of this failure can be seen all around us. The American obesity rate has been steadily climbing since the inception of dietary guidelines, and it’s starting to raise questions about what we’re being told to eat and how it’s affecting our
Do you worry about being insulin resistant but don’t know what the signs are? Tell me if this sounds like you: You don’t feel as healthy and chipper as you used to — but you attribute it mostly to age. You have constant brain fog, unwanted weight gain, and high blood pressure markers — but
Alcohol consumption is one of those topics that doctors can’t seem to agree on. You’ve probably heard all sorts of conflicting information over the years, mostly thanks to dated research and marketing tactics from the alcohol industry. This isn’t your fault, but it’s still affecting your health — and you deserve to know the truth.
Discover the shocking truth about the American diet: ultra-processed foods dominate 57% of calorie intake, while whole foods are only 27.4%. Learn how the Standard American Diet (SAD) is fueling chronic diseases and what steps you can take today to reclaim your health with whole, real foods and better metabolic choices.
Conversations about metabolic health are more complex than they need to be. This is particularly true when talking about the individual components that make up our metabolic health, including fatty acids like triglycerides. You’ve probably heard of triglycerides before — especially if you’ve been diagnosed with arteriosclerosis — but you’ve probably not been told much
You don’t need a reminder about how important sleep is, especially when it comes to your physical health. I’d bet you already know that poor sleep results in decreased work performance, higher risks for mental health conditions, and an increase in mortality rates. If not, I’m sure you’ve noticed the difference in how you feel
If heart disease comes up in conversation with your doctor, you can be sure that comments about your cholesterol levels aren’t far behind. It’s common practice for medical professionals to suggest lowering your cholesterol, since too much can contribute to plaque buildup and blockages in your arteries. Those of you who have experienced a cardiac
Metabolic illness in the US is the norm rather than the exception. Case in point: the most frequently cited statistic about metabolic disease became obsolete in just three years. According to research from 2022, only 6.8% of Americans can be considered cardiometabolically healthy, which is down from 12.2% in 2019. This is almost double what
You’re already well-aware of heart disease and the disastrous effects it can have on your health. But, if the rampant prevalence of it is anything to go by, you may not know where to begin with disease prevention or how to measure your heart health in the first place. Please don’t feel singled out: 68% of
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the buzz around fasting — almost one in four Americans have tried it for dietary purposes, and at least four in five have at least heard the term. In fact, intermittent fasting was the most Googled food topic worldwide in 2019 and remains one of the biggest search queries
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