LDL Cholesterol & Longevity
EMAIL NEWSLETTER LDL Cholesterol & Longevity Written by Jeremiah Farias on September 14, 2020 Low-Density Lipoproteins, or LDL, as its name implies, are composed of Lipids/Fats (Lipo-) and Proteins. Cholesterol is a necessary nutrient, which is why the cells of our bodies make the majority of its own cholesterol, but we also obtain cholesterol from […]
Mindset and Our Health
EMAIL NEWSLETTER Mindset and Our Health Written by Jeremiah Farias on September 14, 2020 Today we are discussing mindset. As you may know, our mindset or outlook on life is very influential to our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, so I felt it appropriate to look at a study done in 2007 titled, Mind-Set Matters: Exercise and the […]
How Much Sodium Should Be In Our Diet?
EMAIL NEWSLETTER How Much Sodium Should Be In Our Diet? Written by Jeremiah Farias on September 7, 2020 In Alan Aragon’s August Research Review, he covers the topic of sodium. The topic of sodium is up there with other controversial subjects, including saturated fat, red meat, dairy, and eggs. The American Heart Association (AHA) currently advises that the maximum intake of salt should be […]
Creatine: Beneficial for the Brain and Muscles?
EMAIL NEWSLETTER Creatine: Beneficial for the Brain and Muscles? Written by Jeremiah Farias on August 31, 2020 Today we will be discussing the compound: Creatine. I very briefly mention Creatine in my First Protein Article and how it is composed of three amino acids (glycine, arginine, and methionine). Creatine is found in animal products like meat and fish; […]
Which Oils and Fats Should We Avoid To Be Healthy?
EMAIL NEWSLETTER Which Oils and Fats Should We Avoid To Be Healthy? Written by Jeremiah Farias on August 16, 2020 Today, we will briefly be discussing the topic of fats, specifically, which ones to avoid and why. In 2015, Stephan Guyenet and Susan Carlson published a review titled: Increase in Adipose Tissue Linoleic Acid of US […]
Should You Eat a Low Protein Diet for Longevity?
EMAIL NEWSLETTER Should You Eat a Low Protein Diet for Longevity? Written by Jeremiah Farias on August 7, 2020 My wife and I have recently started watching the new Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron after many recommendations from our friends. I have personally enjoyed learning how various cultures live and the way they utilize […]
Vitamin K2 and Reducing Heart Disease Risk
EMAIL NEWSLETTER Vitamin K2 and Reducing Heart Disease Risk Written by Jeremiah Farias on July, 2020 Today we will be looking into a nutrient that is not often discussed or highlighted. This is a shame, because it is incredibly important, and you will find out why. Vitamin K was named due to its role in […]
Is There Benefit to Eating One Meal a Day?
EMAIL NEWSLETTER Is There Benefit to Eating One Meal a Day? Written by Jeremiah Farias on July 24, 2020 Last week we looked at Intermittent Fasting, but more specifically, Time-Restricted Eating. This week I wanted to discuss another form of Intermittent Fasting that has become very popular. OMAD. One Meal a Day, or OMAD, has become […]
Intermittent Fasting: Does It Offer Health Benefits?
EMAIL NEWSLETTER Intermittent Fasting: Does It Offer Health Benefits? Written by Jeremiah Farias on July 17, 2020 Today we are looking at the topic of Intermittent Fasting. This term has become well known but is misused. Technically, Intermittent Fasting is an umbrella term that encompasses Alternate-day fasting, a 5:2 diet, and Time-Restricted Eating. Alternate-day fasting […]
Can Eating Meat Be Beneficial For The Environment?
EMAIL NEWSLETTER Can Eating Meat Be Beneficial For The Environment? Written by Jeremiah Farias on July 10, 2020 Today we are going to talk about something very important, yet, controversial. Agriculture, specifically, animal agriculture. Have you heard that animal agriculture is harmful to the environment? Such a statement is true, to an extent. If you […]