Recently, the keto diet has been tied to potential tactical advantages available to the U.S. military, specifically to Navy SEALs. Research has indicated that ketosis could prevent seizures, which is something that some military personnel are at increased risk…
The importance of fats can be confusing. Misinformation over decades has led many people to believe that fats are the cause of heart disease, obesity, and other chronic health conditions. However, not all fats are the same. Some…
As more studies are conducted on the effects of a low-carb diet, more people seem to be switching their lifestyles to reduce their carb intake. People want to be healthy and are willing to make tough changes to…
A Business With A Purpose For many people, being diagnosed with a medical condition that requires a change in diet means giving up sweet and savory foods in favor of only ‘healthier’ options. However, this was not the…
When it comes to national nutrition guidelines and information, small changes can have enormous consequences for public health. Food and beverage producers are well-aware of this and have fought hard (in many cases successfully) to set their own…
Sometimes all it takes is a little push. For years, junk food and soda companies have been barraging kids with advertisements selling their dangerously sweet and unhealthy products. If you grew up in the ‘90s, it felt all…
I’ve written quite a bit here about the fight against obesity and obesity-related diseases like diabetes, and about how government regulators and health experts around the world are cracking down on sugar consumption in an effort to address…
Approximately one-in-four pregnancies end in a miscarriage, or loss of pregnancy.¹ Numerous factors can cause a miscarriage, but certain risk factors can increase a woman’s chances of having one. Insulin and pregnancy When a woman has high insulin levels,…
It seems like every time we open an article, change the channel, or tune into the latest advice, there’s a slew of ‘experts’ contradicting one another about what’s best for our overall health. It can be a challenge…
Though most people think of diets as a means to control weight, what we eat also plays a major role in how our bodies function. The ketogenic diet was actually created to help those suffering from seizures and…