Dinosaur Kale and Red Cabbage Put to the Test

Dinosaur Kale and Red Cabbage Put to the Test

by | Mar 24, 2022 | Nutrition

Dinosaur kale and red cabbage are put to the test.  LDL cholesterol is bad, but oxidized LDL may be even worse. What role might our diet play? “Increased fruit and vegetable consumption has been reported to reduce the risk of developing CVD”—cardiovascular disease,...
Key Takeaways on Protein and a Protein-Rich Recipe

Key Takeaways on Protein and a Protein-Rich Recipe

by | Mar 24, 2022 | Nutrition

Not all protein is created equal. Animal proteins have different impacts on our kidneys, for example, than proteins from plants. Within hours of consuming meat, our kidneys rev up into hyperfiltration mode, dramatically increasing their workload. This is true of a...
Sports Drinks Are Neither Safe Nor Effective

Sports Drinks Are Neither Safe Nor Effective

by | Mar 15, 2022 | Nutrition

Commercial influences may have corrupted the American College of Sports Medicine’s hydration guidelines. If you had to name the greatest medical advance over the past two centuries, what would you pick? Smallpox vaccine jumped to my mind, then I remembered it was...
Water vs. Coconut Water vs. Sports Drinks for Athletes

Water vs. Coconut Water vs. Sports Drinks for Athletes

by | Mar 10, 2022 | Nutrition

Coconut water is tested head-to-head against plain water and sports drinks in athletes. As you may know, I’ve previously reviewed the evidence on coconut oil and coconut milk that suggests neither is good for you, but what about coconut water? When I first learned...