In the low-carb community, the concept of gluconeogenesis (GNG) has become quite controversial. First of all, let’s talk about terminology: … [Read more...]
Don’t Blame Keto for What the Carbs Did
I get it. You're making a big change in your life. You don't know exactly what to expect, so you pay attention to your body and how you feel and … [Read more...]
Against Fasting
After reading that headline, I'm sure I've got lots of eyeballs and attention! I want to start off by making myself perfectly clear: Neither I, nor … [Read more...]
Running on Empty
Imagine you're a pilot. You report to the airport, and make your way to your plane for a flight from L. A. to Hawaii. At some point, long after … [Read more...]
Just Eat Real Food
For those who are new in the keto community, our way of life seems to present many mental blocks and challenges. Some have a hard time getting over … [Read more...]
What’s the skinny on Coconut Oil?
Like many of you, I woke up this weekend to be greeted with a splashy headline from USA Today boldly declaring: Coconut oil isn't healthy. It's … [Read more...]
Keto in the news
Most in the low carb and keto community have heard of Professor Tim Noakes (our podcast with Professor Noakes can be found here). Noakes, a well-known … [Read more...]
Down with Magical Thinking
One thing that forever annoys me about the health and wellness community in general is the deluge of magical thinking that goes on. It can be … [Read more...]
A brief history of why people are fat and sick
In 1958, Ancel Keys began what became known as The Seven Countries Study, which attempted to establish The Lipid Hypothesis, which is a(n) (incorrect) … [Read more...]