Key Takeaways on Protein and a Protein-Rich Recipe

Key Takeaways on Protein and a Protein-Rich Recipe

Not all protein is created equal. Animal proteins have different impacts on our kidneys, for example, than proteins from plants. Within hours of consuming meat, our kidneys rev up into hyperfiltration mode, dramatically increasing their workload. This is true of a...
Sports Drinks Are Neither Safe Nor Effective

Sports Drinks Are Neither Safe Nor Effective

Commercial influences may have corrupted the American College of Sports Medicine’s hydration guidelines. If you had to name the greatest medical advance over the past two centuries, what would you pick? Smallpox vaccine jumped to my mind, then I remembered it was...
Water vs. Coconut Water vs. Sports Drinks for Athletes

Water vs. Coconut Water vs. Sports Drinks for Athletes

Coconut water is tested head-to-head against plain water and sports drinks in athletes. As you may know, I’ve previously reviewed the evidence on coconut oil and coconut milk that suggests neither is good for you, but what about coconut water? When I first learned...
Is Soy Harmful, Harmless, or Helpful for Fibroids?

Is Soy Harmful, Harmless, or Helpful for Fibroids?

When it comes to uterine fibroids, is soy harmful, harmless, or helpful? About one in four women will eventually suffer from fibroids, most commonly manifesting as excessively heavy periods, pain, or pressure. Why might you feel pressure? Because, as you can see at...