In this week's podcast, we discuss the difference between organic and non-organic foods.Are organic foods healthier and contain more nutrition compared to their non-organic counterparts? No. Organic food production doesn't effect the nutritional quality of the food you buy. The organic label tells you more about how the food you…
On this week’s podcast, we continue our discussion on the cholesterol lowering medication called statins. In part 1, we discussed the history of the low fat/low cholesterol dietary recommendations, how those recommendations were used to prop up the use of statins, and why that has been devastating to the health…
On this week’s podcast, we continue our discussion on the cholesterol lowering medication called statins. In part 1, we discussed the history of the low fat/low cholesterol dietary recommendations, how those recommendations were used to prop up the use of statins, and why that has been devastating to the health…
On this week’s podcast, we continue our discussion on the cholesterol lowering medication called statins. In part 1, we discussed the history of the low fat/low cholesterol dietary recommendations, how those recommendations were used to prop up the use of statins, and why that has been devastating to the health…
On this week’s podcast, we continue our discussion on the cholesterol lowering medication called statins. In part 1, we discussed the history of the low fat/low cholesterol dietary recommendations, how those recommendations were used to prop up the use of statins, and why that has been devastating to the health…
On this week's podcast we continue our discussion on the cholesterol lowering medications called statins. In part 1, we discussed the history of the low fat/low cholesterol dietary recommendations, how those were used to prop up the use of statins, and why that has been devastating to the health of…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the history of the cholesterol lowering medications commonly referred to as statins. This is part one of a three part series on statins. These are easily one of the most prescribed drugs in the world and they are intended to prevent heart disease by…
In this week's podcast, we discuss TMAO and why this metabolite is used to blame heart disease on red meat. The primary person responsible for bringing TMAO and its role in heart disease to light was Stanley Hanzen and his team at the Cleveland Clinic. They argue that foods rich in…
In this week's podcast, we discuss the effects of apple cider vinegar (ACV). ACV is a common supplement people add to their daily regimen in the hopes of helping with various ailments. Ranging from aiding digestion of meals, helping loose weight, and even better, manage diabetes. But, do any of…
In this week's podcast, we discuss how important vitamin D is in maintaining optimal health. The vast majority of people, over 50%, are deficient in vitamin D which has been shown to increase your odds of developing type 2 diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The best way to increase your vitamin…