In March 2012, Stanford scientist Mike Snyder published a groundbreaking study in Cell that showed the most detailed biological profile of a person ever done. It includes two years of monthly data, meaning Snyder’s DNA, plus measurements of the constantly changing rise and fall among proteins created by his genes, many of his metabolic byproducts,…
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Scientists and Clinical Experts
Denver Diet Doctor Jeff Gerber
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Since low-carb diets are not recommended by the American Diabetes Association or the USDA, it can be challenging to find a doctor who supports a patient making this choice. Instead, many people who switch to low-carb diets report that when their bloodwork comes back better than ever, their doctor congratulates them on FINALLY doing a low-FAT diet!
High-fiber foods and blood sugar – Quest Protein Bar Interview
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LISTEN TO INTERVIEW (30 MINUTES) Editor’s note – “High-fiber, low-net carb” products are often marketed as helpful for keeping blood sugars low. The idea that a consumer can subtract the “fiber” carbs from the “total carbs,” to figure out “net carbs,” seems logical on first glance. But like a growing number of health experts and…
Steve Phinney – Low carb benefits elite athletes
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“It is no longer a secret that both training intensity and volume can be better sustained by some athletes across a prolonged season when carbs are restricted. ” – Steve Phinney
Loren Cordain – Leaky Gut, Whole Grains, Potatoes & Autism
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Loren Cordain is a professor at Colorado State University. He’s an expert on paleolithic lifestyles. His most recent book is the Paleo Answer. We did this interview in November, 2011. It starts with Loren giving the evolutionary reason for why grains can be irritating to the human gut. — Shelley Schlender – meandmydiabetes.com Listen to…
Loren Cordain – Autoimmune Disease and Food Triggers
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Loren Cordain, Colorado State University Professor and author of The Paleo Diet has a new book: The Paleo Answer. 7 Days to Lose Weight, Feel Great, and Stay Young. Here is an interview with Loren from 2010, where he explains the biochemistry of why autoimmune diseases such as MS, arthritis and Type 1 diabetes might…
Wheat Belly – William Davis MD
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“Lose the wheat, lose the weight, and find your path back to health.” – William Davis, medical director of Trackyourplaque.com
Sam Henderson – Ketones, Alzheimer’s and Nerve Protection
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If you can cut your carbohydrates down and do that for most of your life, it’ll probably greatly reduce a lot of disease state, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, lots of other conditions. If you can stick to that kind of diet, obviously I think that’s the way to go.
Ron Rosedale – Neurodegenerative Disease, Hormones and Diet
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Listen (61 Minutes) Ron Rosedale, there is an increasing rise in neurodegenerative diseases right now. That’s not what we want. RON ROSEDALE No, we don’t want diseases, period. Unfortunately, it is part of life. The major problem is not that we’re getting the diseases, but that we’re getting them more frequently and younger. The rise…
Alzheimer’s Disease and Diet – Sam Henderson’s “Milkshake” Idea
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LISTEN: Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimers – Sam Henderson Sam Henderson is back in the news, with the Wall Street Journal reporting on his new Axona “milkshake” that provides medium chain triglycerides for better memory in people with mild cognitive impairment. We’ll share a recent interview with Henderson soon, but in the meantime, here’s one from…
