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milk powder pancakes

February 7, 2017

Who would’ve thought: powdered milk in place of flour.  Ray Peat really is a genius!  These beauties are rich in calcium and protein, and almost completely devoid of PUFAs.  They’re surprisingly fluffy, with a texture fairly similar to a regular … Continued

age sweetly

January 3, 2014

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

rethink how you exercise: An interview with Rob Turner – Part 2

May 13, 2013

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

April 16, 2013

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

April 1, 2012

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

December 16, 2011

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

September 19, 2011

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

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