Many of us have long been told that fat makes us fat, contributes to heart disease, and generally erodes our health. Now a growing body of research is debunking our fat-phobia, revealing the immense health and weight-loss benefits of a high-fat diet rich in eggs, nuts, oils, avo…
One of the most common forms of plants' chemical defense system comes in the form of proteins called lectins. Found in the seeds, grains, skins, rinds, and leaves of most plants, lectins act as smart bombs in the human body, causing toxic or inflammatory reactions that lead to s…
Sustainable swine nutrition
As climate change continues to have a significant impact on the modern world, it is crucial to find alternative sources of energy and nutrients for swine production. The development of optimal feeding revolves around a multitude of considerations--genetic variations in the pig, …
Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive. Bringing to bear the latest research in psychology, nutrition, biology, and physics, Farrimond unearths the facts behind the fads, and provides take-away advice on ever…
Carbohydrate restriction is commonly practiced but seldom taught. Now, the authors provide a definitive resource for low carbohydrate living. They show how carb restriction can help you manage insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes, as well as improving blood…
Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions and nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these, and other, critical society-wide, health-related problems. With his…
