This week I discuss the research relating to fiber and colon health. In general, it seems that fiber is not protective against colorectal cancer (CRC) and surprisingly it does not have much benefit in preventing or helping with digestive disorders,
Part 2- Fiber & Health/Weight: How solid is the evidence?
This is the second video on fiber, there will likely be 6 videos in all. In this video I discuss the recent paper titled Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber published in Nutrition Reviews in 2009. The authors are James Anderson,
Whey protein and the Paleo Diet
The Paleo diet is gaining in popularity and there is good evidence that a Paleo eating style can have many positive health effects for many people (Frassetto et al; Jonsson et al; Lindeberg et al). What I find interesting is
Fiber and Health/Weight: How solid is the evidence: Part 1
I discuss the “fiber hypothesis” and my project of going through the fiber research and finding out if there is good evidence that eating fiber is really necessary for good health. This video is the first of a series of
Sugar is Sugar is Sugar
It is clear that sugar, the kind found in all types of processed foods, has no nutritional value except for supplying calories. Processed sugars, the two main types being sucrose (think table sugar) and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), are ubiquitous
What I had for breakfast today
6-7 ounces ground beef, NOT the extra lean type, with 12 ounces of veggie blend (broccoli, cauliflower and corn) sauteed with 2 tablespoons of butter, a few tablespoons of salsa and 2 tablespoons of ground flax meal. Took about 10
What I had for dinner last night
Dinner tonight was a mixture of 5 ounces shrimp, 1 bag (12 ounces) of “Chinese” veggies (sliced green beans, mushrooms, & broccoli), 1/2 cup rice, and about 3 tablespoons of organic butter. All of it sauteed together, Yummy!
CLA and Weight Management – Will it help?
It has been nearly a year since Matt and I completed SPEED. We recommended some weight loss supplements that we thought had enough evidence and real life applicability. To make sure that our recommendations are sound, Matt and I continually
Taurine – Does it boost energy?
Taurine is an amino acid, which is what proteins are made of. It is a ubiquitous ingredient in energy drinks and is often promoted as an energy booster. However, is there any evidence that ingesting larger than normal amounts of
Priorities – What is really important to you?
We all have things we will do no matter what. We consider these things to be top priorities in our life. For example, most people will take a shower daily, eat a few times a day, and go to work