The world of nutrition can be a maze of confusion, leaving many of us frustrated and unsure of how to achieve our health and weight goals. At the center of it all is calories, a word you've almost certainly heard, but may not fully understand. There is a lot of misinformation around calories, which doesn't help. You've probably heard contradictions like "Calories are the only thing that matter for weight loss" vs. "Calories don't matter for weight loss as long as you are eating foods in xyz p...

The world of nutrition can be a maze of confusion, leaving many of us frustrated and unsure of how to achieve our health and weight goals. At the center of it all is calories, a word you've almost certainly heard, but may not fully understand. There is a lot of misinformation around calories, which doesn't help. You've probably heard contradictions like "Calories are the only thing that matter for weight loss" vs. "Calories don't matter for weight loss as long as you are eating foods in xyz p...

The deeper into the gut health rabbit hole I go, the more frustrated I get about what it takes to be healthy. Like most people, I want to believe in the 80/20 principle, i.e. if 80% of my diet comes from nutritious whole foods, then I don’t need to worry about the other 20%. While this may be true for many people, those with gut-related autoimmune diseases seem to be subject to a different (and much stricter) set of rules:Compliance may need to be much higher (e.g., 95%, 99%, maybe even 100% ...

The deeper into the gut health rabbit hole I go, the more frustrated I get about what it takes to be healthy. Like most people, I want to believe in the 80/20 principle, i.e. if 80% of my diet comes from nutritious whole foods, then I don’t need to worry about the other 20%. While this may be true for many people, those with gut-related autoimmune diseases seem to be subject to a different (and much stricter) set of rules:Compliance may need to be much higher (e.g., 95%, 99%, maybe even 100% ...

Cruises are one of my favorite kinds of vacations because it’s easy to practice good health habits. On my latest cruise, I ate a lot of high-quality protein, fruits, vegetables, and got plenty of steps and sun. I never felt bloated or hungover because I hardly drank and came back feeling really good. Afterwards, I got asked how I resist all of the temptations, treats, and snacks on the cruise ship. I thought about it, and the best answer I could think of is practice. I go on a couple of cruis...

Cruises are one of my favorite kinds of vacations because it’s easy to practice good health habits. On my latest cruise, I ate a lot of high-quality protein, fruits, vegetables, and got plenty of steps and sun. I never felt bloated or hungover because I hardly drank and came back feeling really good. Afterwards, I got asked how I resist all of the temptations, treats, and snacks on the cruise ship. I thought about it, and the best answer I could think of is practice. I go on a couple of cruis...

I recently watched a short YouTube video by Thomas DeLauer discussing the nutrition habits of the Costa Rican Blue Zone in the Nicoyan Peninsula. One thing stood out as unique from other Blue Zones. While all Blue Zones focus on nutrient-dense foods and have a strong sense of community, the Costa Ricans don’t emphasize a predominantly plant-based diet as much as others. They consume a lot of lean meat, particularly poultry, and have a moderate amount of animal protein in their diet. This show...

I recently watched a short YouTube video by Thomas DeLauer discussing the nutrition habits of the Costa Rican Blue Zone in the Nicoyan Peninsula. One thing stood out as unique from other Blue Zones. While all Blue Zones focus on nutrient-dense foods and have a strong sense of community, the Costa Ricans don’t emphasize a predominantly plant-based diet as much as others. They consume a lot of lean meat, particularly poultry, and have a moderate amount of animal protein in their diet. This show...