When the ancient Greek father of medicine, Hippocrates, said “All disease begins in the gut,” he was probably right. Poor gut health has been linked to a broad range of diseases and health conditions, from depression to diabetes, cancer to obesity, and autism to autoimmune disease. Search the medical literature and you’ll probably find links...
Beyond the great debate about how many carbs we should be eating, there is another question you might be wondering about: When is the best time of day to eat carbs? Today we’re going to dig into the data and see if we can get some answers. Before we do, though, I want to make something...
The idea that technique is essential for the simple act of running is finally starting to catch on. By maintaining a balanced center of gravity and maintaining a strong foot, you generate maximum propulsive force and minimize impact trauma with each stride. This allows you to transform from a rookie sloppy jogger to someone who...
Most people decide to make banana bread once they find a few overripe bananas on the countertop. After you try this easy almond flour banana bread recipe, we suspect you’ll buy a few more bananas than you can eat — just as an excuse to make a loaf. There’s a good chance you’ve tried a...
Research of the Week An IL-6 inhibitor shows benefit in slowing down the coronavirus cytokine storm. Researchers laying the groundwork for a meat tax. Mice “pre-loaded” with corn oil experience an “extended course of lung injury” after being exposed to endotoxin. Peter Attia (and colleagues) wonders if we’re missing a readily available treatment option. How the lockdowns are affecting the...
For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering three questions taken from last week’s post on the power of pairing low-carb with fasting. First, do I have any advice for a woman who’s struggling to see results eating one meal a day? Second, how does low-carb interact with the different types of glucose tests you...
Crab cakes may remind you of cocktail parties, weddings, or sun-soaked getaways to the seashore where you seek refuge from the sun at a fish shack that serves only the freshest local seafood. Most traditional crab cake recipes include breadcrumbs or flour (or both) and are deep fried in vegetable oil so the end result...
Research of the Week Blue-blocking glasses improve mania patients’ sleep quality. The human landscape of ancient Africa looked a lot different 3000 years ago. Without changing caloric intake, time-restricted eating improves metabolic health. Ramadan-style fasting (30 days of 14-hour fasts, from dawn to sunset) activates proteins related to cancer protection, glucose regulation, fat burning, cognitive function, and immune function. In...
Running is the most simple and straightforward of fitness activities, so we generally don’t pay much attention to learning and refining proper running form. Consequently, there’s a widespread problem of joggers and runners with extremely inefficient technique that can lead to slower times and increased risk for injury. Unfortunately, when you plod along at a jogging...
Most of the low-carbers I know end up experimenting with intermittent fasting at some point in their journey, and most of the IFers I know end up drifting toward low-carb eating as time wears on. Why? Is it just a case of overlapping interests? Is it because when you stumble upon one big lie perpetrated by the...