Living The Low Carb Lifestyle
Results of a study show that the use of extra virgin olive oil in the diet has a positive impact on the delay of cognitive decline among the elderly. Evidence shows the beneficial effects of a Mediterranean diet, characterised by the high consumption of extra virgin olive oil, as an effective prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. …
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This disturbing documentary has gathered together some of the worlds top auhors on the subject and well-respected researchers to discuss how wheat has become one of the most pervasive crops on the planet. Dr David Perlmutter, researcher Dr. Terry Wahls, and many other experts look at how Coeliac’s Disease and Non-Coeliac wheat intolerance as well as obesity …
I usually make a point of reading, watching or listening to everything from Dr Paul Mason as he has an enviable knack of explaining metabolism in a way that non - experts can understand. However, I had avoided this podcast for a while as it has been unfortunately labelled as an 'ultimate carnivore' podcast, which …
There are many blogs and YouTube channels out there that show miraculous results from people who have improved their health, lives and even careers through adopting a low carb/keto lifestyle, but none that I have seen or read have shared the lead-up to this decision in such a moving, honest and open way. I hope …
I have been meaning to write a post about the great work from What I've Learned for a long time now as the content he provides on the subject of nutrition is extremely valuable and presented with incredible visual references and arduous research that helps to demystify a subject that has been confused for so long …
Following a routine HBA1c and cholesterol test recently, I was called back to my doctor to discuss a rise in my cholesterol. My HDL had increased from 0.9 to 1.4 and my LDL had also risen. My doctor, who two years ago said that my decision to start a low carb diet was stupid and …
Back in March I published a post entitled A New K On The Block covering the work of Dr. Kate Rhéaume-Bleue and her book Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox. She was inspired by the research of Weston A Price in the 1930's when he described the vitamin as Activator X. Here, published three hours …
The versatile mug cake has been around for a long time now and even the mass produced packaged versions seem to have come and gone, which is no great loss considering the vast amount of carbs and chemicals in them. But they are certainly not dead in the world of low carb and there are …
According to Diabetes.co.uk diabetes can make people more susceptible to halitosis. In people with diabetes, high blood sugar levels increase glucose levels in saliva providing food for bacteria in the mouth. But according to a recent study, those turning to mouth rinses to combat bad breath such as those containing Chlorhexidine, may be unwittingly increasing their blood …
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Zoë Harcombe is known for her thorough examination of nutrition research studies and journal articles. In conversation with Zoë at the 2019 CrossFit Health Conference where she was presenting (below) on the corruption plaguing current nutrition advice, she discusses a wide range of topics with Julie Foucher a Family Medicine Resident at the Cleveland Clinic. Particularly interesting is …
