You would’ve seen articles in women’s magazines claiming sugar is “ageing” and the cause of glycation which leads to skin wrinkling and sagging. These articles generally conclude with recommendations for ‘anti-glycation’ topical skin products and (sigh) a “sugar-free” diet. This post is just … Continued
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rethink how you exercise: An interview with Rob Turner – Part 2
Here is the second half of my interview with Rob Turner, former professional American footballer and founder of Functional Performance Systems. If you missed Part 1 of this interview, you can read it here Pictured: My ‘little’ brother weight training: For a long … Continued
ice cream: bringing back a perfect food
Yes, ice cream is a perfect food. You read correctly. But not just any kind of ice cream … I found it interesting that throughout my first pregnancy (and the second one too) it was the one constant “craving” I had. I … Continued
get it in: gelatin
Gelatin is basically the cooked form of collagen. Traditional diets were gelatin rich. Muscle meat was not generally eaten on its own like it is today; a whole joint was stewed – the muscle, bone, skin, connective tissue etc. altogether, … Continued
a carrot a day
The simplest and cheapest hormone balancing tool. No excuses not to incorporate this into your mornings. As found by Ray Peat Ph.D in the 1970s, with his research into hormones and anti-ageing, a medium sized raw carrot, or its equivalent, … Continued
be pro-thyroid: up your tempo
If your body’s glands were the musicians in an orchestra (and the hormones they secrete the music), then the Thyroid is the conductor. If the conductor isn’t performing at his best, then the music’s not going to sound too crash … Continued
