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  • Non-fat sour cream may not be keto-friendly

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    Regular sour cream gets its thick, smooth texture from fat. To achieve the same texture and mouthfeel without fat, manufacturers typically add thickeners, gums, and stabilizers like maltodextrin, corn starch, guar gum, and xanthan gum. Given that these ingredients are derived from carbs, they can increase the carb content of low fat sour cream a…

  • The latest on COVID-19 and obesity

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    According to the study authors, one way that obesity might increase the risk of severe COVID-19 involves respiratory dysfunction. People with obesity are more likely to have higher resistance in their airways, lower lung volumes, and weaker respiratory muscles, which are critical in the defense against COVID-19. These factors make an individual more likely to…

  • How to prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome

    How to prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome

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    In a previous post I discussed what metabolic syndrome is and its possible causes. Here I’ll discuss what you may be able to do to reverse or prevent it. To start you can immediately reduce your consumption of carbohydrates. It’s not to say you need to eliminate them from your diet but if you have…

  • Book: Life in the Fasting Lane

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    Last week I finished reading, “Life in the Fasting Lane”, and I think it’s a great book for anyone looking to get into intermittent fasting or even fasting for longer periods. The book follows the real experiences of Eve Mayer and chronicles her successes and struggles with weight, diet, and fasting. There is nothing better…

  • Catch up sleep may help with metabolic syndrome

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    I guess sleeping in on the weekends can help out if you’re burning the candle at both ends on the weekday. Who knew! Patients and Methods: A total of 1,453 individuals were selected from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Weekend CUS was divided into four categories: ≤ 0 hour, 0– 1 hour,…

  • Poor metabolic health increases vulnerability to COVID-10

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    If there was ever a time to get your metabolic health in order it’s now. The biggest risk factors for having severe reactions or even death, other than age, with regard to COVID-19 is obesity, Type-2 Diabetes, and other associated conditions from metabolic syndrome. Despite our nation’s ability to produce so much healthful food, fewer…

  • Ketogenic diet and hay fever

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    I’ve seen some things across the Internet about how people adhering to a low carb diet has helped with their hay fever. I don’t suffer from seasonal allergies myself so I mentioned it to my wife who takes regular medication to combat the symptoms. She decided to stop taking the medication since she is in…

  • Citrus Beef & Olive Stew

    Citrus Beef & Olive Stew

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    Ingredients 2 lb. Boneless Beef Chuck – Cut into 1″ cubes 2 Carrots – Cut into 1/2″ rounds 2 Anchovy Filets – Patted Dry 2 tbsp Olive Oil 2 cloves Garlic – Thinly Sliced 1 Yellow Onion 1 cup Kalamata Olives 1 cup Beef broth or stock 1 Bell Pepper 1 Orange – For the…

  • What is metabolic syndrome?

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    I’m not a doctor so this will be a broad layman’s understanding of metabolic syndrome. Please do your own research and speak with your doctor. I’ve provided a few links at the bottom with some good informaiton. This is the first in a series of short articles on the topic. What is it? The term…