What are the effects of plant-based meats on premature puberty, childhood obesity, and hip fracture risk? As noted in an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association on plant-based meats, if you look only at the nutrition facts information for a conventional burger versus a Beyond Meat or Impossible Burger, as seen here […] More
Intermittent Fasting has gained immense popularity as an effective strategy for weight loss and metabolic health. Many people turn to fasting and the keto diet as complementary approaches to optimize fat-burning and energy efficiency. The idea behind both is simple: by restricting food intake, your body shifts from relying on carbohydrates to using stored fat […] More
What are the different impacts of plant protein versus animal protein, and do the benefits of plant proteins translate to plant protein isolates? Are plant-based burgers healthy or not? The answer is: Compared to what? Eating is kind of a zero-sum game where every food has an opportunity cost. Each time we put something in […] More
For fitness enthusiasts, working out is a non-negotiable part of their daily routine, whether or not indulging in fasting. But for those practicing fasting—whether for health, religious, or weight-loss reasons—a common question arises: Can you work out while fasting? Some believe that exercising in a fasted state accelerates fat burning and improves metabolic health. At […] More
We had the pleasure of talking with Jenné Claiborne about her work, food, Black History Month, and her new cookbook. We hope you enjoy this interview and her recipe for her Amazing Edamame Salad. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your work. I am the vegan chef, cookbook author, and content creator […] More
What happens when you compare the trans fats, saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol levels in plant-based meats versus animal-based burgers? Global meat production has skyrocketed over the last half-century. As you can see below and at 0:20 in my video Are Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger Healthy?, pork and poultry meat now exceed 100 […] More
I love a good avocado toast—simple, delicious, and healthy. But until recently, I had no idea it actually contains a surprising amount of protein! Now, it’s not as protein-packed as eggs or chicken, but it still adds to your daily intake. If you use whole wheat bread with half a medium avocado, you’re looking at […] More
Are vegetable and seed oils “toxic”?! From TikTok to bestseller lists, vegetable oils—a.k.a. “seed oils”—are a big topic right now. To be fair, folks have debated the merits of vegetable oils dating back to when they first entered the marketplace. More recently, however, with the advent of the carnivore diet, vegetable oil hate has roared […] More
Environmental assessments of 50 different plant-based meats show them to be vastly more sustainable than animal-based meats. “There is increasing consensus that transitioning towards reduced meat consumption and more plant-based diets is a key feature to address important health and sustainability challenges” that humanity is facing, yet the graph below and at 0:25 in my […] More
Learn why sorghum is one of my favorite new grains. “Despite playing a significant role in Africa and Asia as a staple grain, sorghum has only recently emerged as a potential human food source in the developed world.” And it isn’t just a principal grain in many parts of the world, but it’s “critical in […] More
CHEAT ON ORDINARY BIRTHDAY CAKE WITH QUESTIFIED COOKIES & CREAM COOKIE CAKE. Birthdays only come once a year — but when it’s the 11th birthday of the Quest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar, it’s time to go full send. Prepare to experience a skillet-baked masterpiece that’s part cake, part cookie, and all kids of delicious. […] More
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