Wellness & Longevity
Is Alcohol Harmful?
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According to the World Health Organization, no level of alcohol consumption is safe. A recent study found that even low-risk drinking was associated with higher mortality. However, the same study found lower death rates among wine drinkers who drank only during meals. Light drinking was also associated with healthy aging in 12 out of 22 studies examined in one meta-analysis. In another, this one of 84 studies, alcohol consumption of up to a drink a day was consistently associated with a 14–25% reduction in cardiovascular disease risk (consumption of larger amounts was associated with higher risks of stroke and mortality otherwise). A similar association between...
Is Gluten-Free Lower in Carbs?
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The question of whether a gluten-free diet is lower in carbohydrates has gained significant attention in recent years. With the growing popularity of gluten-free diets, it's essential to understand the relationship between gluten and carbohydrates and how it impacts our nutritional choices. This article delves into the science behind gluten and carbs, explores the differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing foods, and provides insight into how these dietary choices can affect your carbohydrate intake. Defining Gluten and Carbohydrates Before we delve into the question at hand, it's crucial to define what gluten and carbohydrates are. Gluten: Gluten is a protein found...
Should You Exclude Olive Oil From Your Diet?
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In this review of Dr. Michael Greger's work on olive oil, we examine Dr. Greger's claim that olive oil impairs endothelial function, and is thus as detrimental to one's health as high-fat foods are.
We are committed to producing the very best snacks, and our Tomato-Onion Chips, is made with extra virgin olive oil. If Dr. Gregor was correct, we needed to remove it.
We took a deep dive into Dr. Greger’s work and published our findings here.
Bottom line: Dr. Greger has extensively misrepresented and taken bits of sentences and data out of context, often contradicting the explicit conclusions of the studies that he himself cited.
Across the board, the conclusions were that extra virgin olive oil was healthful, particularly with salad components like tomato and onion.
8 Keto Snack Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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The Complete Guide to Buying Keto Snacks: Everything to Know
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Luckily for you, we've put together a simple guide that breaks down the best keto snacks that are out there.
Stay tuned to find out what snacks are the best for your diet and your keto meal plan.