Thoughts on Obesity Inspired by Stephan
Stephan Guyenet recently did a great podcast with Chris Kresser, discussing the relationship between food reward and obesity. At his blog Whole Health Source he has been expanding upon the podcast with...
View ArticleAround the Web, Food Reward Edition
[1] Interesting posts this week: Peter at Hyperlipid links to a new wonder drug that could rescue pharmaceutical company fortunes. In another post, Peter introduces a puzzle: The obese burn more...
View ArticleDumpling Rolls
This is our name for Chinese dumpling fillings in Vietnamese spring roll wrappers. It could be described as a Perfect Health Diet-compatible Asian-style hamburger. Dumpling burgers? Hamburger rolls?...
View ArticleOne Year Anniversary; and Vacation
The one year anniversary of our blog will be on June 14. The year has flown by, but it’s been very enjoyable for us. We’re delighted at all the new Internet friends we’ve made. We’ve developed a...
View ArticleHappy Father’s Day; and Pictures From Our Vacation
Happy Father’s Day! Our best wishes to all Dads. I’ll be spending part of today on Cary Nosler’s radio show this afternoon from 3-4 eastern time (12-1 Pacific) and you can listen on the Internet by...
View ArticleBlood Lipids and Infectious Disease, Part I
If there will be a general theme to our second year of blogging, it will be chronic infections – how they interact with the body to promote disease, and how we can use diet-related techniques to...
View ArticleIs Shou-Ching to blame for our rice habit?
I thought I’d interrupt the lipid series to talk about the place of rice in our diet. This is also an opportunity to explain to those who haven’t read the book the logic underlying our diet. The...
View ArticleAround the Web; Back from Vacation Edition
A lot has happened since we last did a round-up. Here is a sampling of things we’ve found interesting: [1] Interesting posts: Jamie Scott channeled his inner Staffan Lindeberg and performed the Vanuatu...
View ArticleHomemade Kimchi
After our post on Kimchi (May 15, 2011) we decided to start making our own fermented vegetables. Foods are always healthier when made at home, and you can adjust the ingredients to fit your taste. I’m...
View ArticleDid Hunter-Gatherers Have Low Serum Cholesterol?
Emily raised a great question in response to last Tuesday’s post: [W]hat of the reports of hunter gatherers having low cholesterol. Is it the product of fringe environments, or low infectious burden,...
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