You may have heard about the many health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, a diet that is known to be rich in olive oil and healthy fats. But what exactly is it about olive oil and the Mediterranean diet that make this style of eating so beneficial for healthy aging, longevity, and protection against disease? [Read more…] about The Science of Using Oleocanthal Rich Olive Oil to Prevent and Treat Cancer
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What Is Biohacking, Exactly?
Stem cell injections. Continuous glucose monitoring. Brainwave modulation. Neurofeedback. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. No, this is not sci-fi; all these are some examples of biohacking — the latest Silicon Valley lexicon of optimizing, enhancing, and upgrading the human body. Or, as Dave Asprey puts it, “the art and science of becoming superhuman.”
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7 Reasons the Slow Carb Diet from Tim Ferriss Is Wildly Effective
With so many Americans now working regularly from home, it can be difficult to stay healthy and active. This is especially significant given that the obesity rate in the U.S. rose from 30.5% in 1999 to over 40% in 2017-2018.
While many nutritional approaches can be effective, Tim Ferriss’s slow carb diet is one intriguing option for those who want to eat better, improve their energy, and shift their body composition. The general rules for the diet are as follows:
- To only eat food off the approved food list (mainly meat, poultry, fish, eggs
legumes, vegetables, healthy fats). - Don’t eat food off the non-approved list (avoiding foods like white carbs, fruit, and dairy).
- Don’t drink your calories.
- Eat 4 meals a day.
- Have one cheat day per week to eat what you want.
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Different Types of Protein Powder: Secrets to Getting Swole
So, you’re trying to learn about the different types of protein powder?
Before I dive into this topic—and I’m never one to hold back from sharing the latest and greatest high-performance science—it only seems proper to start with an introduction. [Read more…] about Different Types of Protein Powder: Secrets to Getting Swole
The Core Principles of Nutrition: A Guide for Beginners
Nutrition is essential to all types of health and wellness, from physical to emotional. Unfortunately, you can’t out-train a bad diet, which is why it’s essential to learn the principles of nutrition.
If you don’t eat right, you will never have the body that you want.
You also won’t have the confidence that you deserve. Or, the health to support a long and energetic life.
For most people, diet has about 5 times (5X) greater effect on body composition than physical training. [Read more…] about The Core Principles of Nutrition: A Guide for Beginners