Thrive Global Interviews Dr. John
I was fortunate to be interviewed by Thrive Global and we discussed why you should read the fine print.
Chili Pepper, Heart Attack & Stroke
The American Journal of Cardiology published the paper stating people who consume chili peppers at least four times a week have 40% reduction in their heart attack rate and 50% reduction in stroke but they could not explain a mechanism. I can suggest a possible connection
How Safe Is It To Consume Artificially Sweetened Drinks?
One can understand soft drinks with sugar making you fat, getting type 2 diabetes, and promoting cancer. But how can the same thing happen from artificially sweetened drinks?
Why Bran Is Better Than Grain
Learn more about the role bran plays in your diet and why you should choose bran over whole grains if you are concerned with high blood sugar.
What Your Fitness Tracker Is Not Telling You
If you expect weight loss based on energy expenditure as recorded by your device, you may be disappointed.
What is Missing From The Paleo Diet?
An article in The New York Times in 2018 sited a study by Obesity Reviews that suggested that more & more people are adopting the Paleo diet to get health benefits without having to go through a paleo lifestyle. Here are my thoughts.
The Mystery of the Metro State University Cancer Clusters
Four employees at Metro State University were diagnosed with three different types of cancer within the span of six months. This is not so mysterious to me and I will tell you why…
Does Gluten-Free Mean Trouble Free?
An article in The Washington Post in June 2019 revealed that more and more people are using “better-for-you” pasta alternatives that are gluten-free. What is gluten? Why gluten-free? Does gluten-free mean trouble-free?
Nutrigenomics: Can Studying Our Genes Tell Us What To Eat?
Companies are selling tests to identify genes associated with nutrient intake, a sort of personalized nutrition, in theory. Here are my thoughts…
How Obesity Is On The Rise While Type 2 Diabetes Is Declining
According to CBS report: No explanation for why diabetes cases are declining while obesity is rising. I believe I can explain why…