Metabolic flexibility One of the most important principles for metabolic health is that of metabolic flexibility. Metabolic flexibility is the ability of our bodies to switch between utilizing different nutrient energy sources (carbohydrate and fat) depending on what is available…
What should I eat? A healthy diet consists of real food, as opposed to processed food. It should be no surprise that processed food is associated with chronic diseases, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, depression, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality.…
Weight loss: More than just calories When it comes to weight loss, the standard advice is to eat less and exercise more. This simple piece of advice pays homage to the Calories In, Calories Out theory that taught us the…
When it comes to selecting food and reading nutrition labels, there are 3 ingredients that are common in highly processed foods that are best avoided: sugar, refined grains, and seed oils. Note that these are in addition to some obvious…
Importance of Physical Activity Physical activity has long been recognized as an important tool for weight loss and overall health, and it is increasingly appreciated that any movement is beneficial, not just the dedicated exercise routines performed in a gym…
Vitamin D One of the fat-soluble vitamins, although technically not a vitamin because it can be synthesized by the skin when exposed to sunlight (Ultraviolet B radiation). Vitamin D is involved in the regulation of at least 800 genes. Vitamin…
Insulin resistance is now the most prevalent medical condition in the world, and yet many people are unaware of it. In health care, we are accustomed to talking about a myriad of diseases as if they are all separate entities, e.g.…
