The Medical Advisor

Limiting net carbs will be a very important part of the plan. Net carbs are defined as total carbs minus fiber. This is NOT a low TOTAL carb diet, but a low NET carb diet. You require large amounts of fiber carbs in your diet for two primary reasons. The fiber is used as a prebiotic for your beneficial bacteria, and most of the fiber is converted to short chain fats that can be used as fuel for your cells in place of sugar. Most people are burning carbs as their primary fuel. The problem with this is that carbs do not burn as cleanly as fat and produce 30 to 40 percent more free radicals than fat. These free radicals damage important cellular structures, such as your mitochondrial DNA, cell membranes, and proteins like the mitochondrial electron transport chain. The goal of this program is to eventually radically limit your intake of net carbs to under 40 to 50 grams per day and replace them with healthy fats, as this will transition your body into primarily burning fat for fuel and ra...

Have you ever felt that afternoon slump after a big lunch or found yourself wide awake after a late-night snack? These experiences aren't random. Your body operates on an internal clock, much like a built-in schedule, called the circadian rhythm, and it affects everything, including your sleep patterns, hormones and digestion. Soft drinks on shelves in Riga, Latvia. Sugary drinks are prevalent across the world. (Tanya Keisha/Shutterstock) A recent study demonstrates another area that the circadian rhythm controls, particularly your blood sugar levels. It provides an interesting insight — it’s not just what you eat that matters; when you eat your meals do too, meaning that timing your meals based on your circadian rhythm significantly impacts your glucose levels and, ultimately, your overall health (1). ‘Late Eaters’ Have Higher Glucose Levels and Are More Prone to Weight Gain A study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes found that people who tend ...

Sourdough is the oldest form of leavened bread, dating back to at least 2000 B.C. when ancient Egyptians likely discovered it by accident. Wild yeast and bacteria may have drifted into dough left out to rest, triggering fermentation. The result? A naturally leavened bread with better flavor, texture, and—as we now know—several health benefits. The fermentation process enhances digestibility and boosts fiber content. Some people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity may find sourdough easier to tolerate since fermentation helps break down gluten proteins. However, not all sourdough is created equal—it’s important to choose traditional, long-fermented varieties to reap these benefits. Long-Fermented Sourdough Bread Sourdough bread is created using a two-step fermentation process. Flour is mixed with water and yeast and allowed to ferment. “Sourdough differs from store-bought bread primarily in its fermentation process,” Chantelle van der Merwe, a registered dietitian, told The Epoch Times. ...

Doctors have a lot to say about how people can avoid catastrophic health events like strokes and heart attacks, but scientists in New Zealand recently perused thousands of studies spanning more than 40 years and identified a nutrient that can be a genuine game-changer in the alleviation and prevention of many diseases: fiber. Researchers from the University of Otago conducted their review to verify why fiber has such a stellar reputation in helping to maintain overall health. They scrutinized 185 observational studies, which involved 135 million person-years and 58 clinical trials, comprising 4,635 adult participants. Results of the study, published in The Lancet, revealed that people who make a habit of eating high amounts of dietary fiber are 15 to 30% less likely to die prematurely from any cause compared to people who include the least amounts of fiber. 1 The researchers also disclosed that eating foods containing lots of fiber is directly correlated to a 16% to 24% lower incidence...