Matt CalkinsApr 6, 20208 minAdverse Metabolic Effects of High Glycemic Meals: Part II, Hormonal ResponsesIntroduction We discussed the negative effects of large blood glucose fluctuations on the body in part one of this series. In part two we...
Matt CalkinsJul 23, 20198 minAdverse Metabolic Effects of High Glycemic Meals: Part I- Glucose VariabilityIntroduction Laura and I have used our continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to make lifestyle modifications with great success. We have ide...
Laura BuchananJun 26, 20197 minLaura: Five Day Fasting-Mimicking-Diet including my Protocol, CGM, Ketones, and moreI delve into the reasons why I completed a five day FMD and I include my protocol, supplements, CGM data, and more
Matt CalkinsJun 21, 20198 minMatt: Three-day Water Fast including CGM, Ketones, and moreI did a three way water fast. Here I give you my reasons and protocol, including what I did wrong.
Laura BuchananMay 27, 20192 minMeal Prep Marathon, Dinner and Protein! Part 3 of 3 If you have already read part 1, skip ahead to the recipe and directions. I’d like to start by saying I do not believe this is the “best”...
Laura BuchananMay 27, 20195 minHow to Think About Carbohydrates: Simple, Complex, Glycemic Index, Glycemic LoadThe Takeaway Discussing carbohydrate content of food in terms of “simple versus complex carbohydrates” is inadequate in predicting how th...
Laura BuchananMay 25, 20193 minMeal Prep Marathon, Lunch! Part 2 of 3 If you have already read part 1, skip ahead to the recipe and directions. Disclaimer: we do not believe we follow "the best" diet possibl...
Laura BuchananMay 20, 20193 minMeal Prep Marathon: Breakfast! Part 1 of 3Disclaimer: we do not believe we follow "the best" diet possible for maximizing healthspan and longevity, nor do we believe that such a d...
Matt CalkinsMay 20, 201910 minEarly Time Restricted Feeding: Benefits Beyond Weight LossTime Restricted Feeding causes weight loss; early Time Restricted Feeding improves biomarkers of longevity
Laura BuchananMay 12, 20193 minImportant Biomarkers for Prolonging HealthspanThe Takeaway: The following tests are nonstandard in a traditional primary prevention setting yet can provide enormous value for early in...
Laura BuchananMay 7, 20197 minThe Dangers of Sleep Deprivation“The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night sleep” - E. J. Cossman Introduction “So let me get this straight. You just deci...
Matt CalkinsMay 5, 20191 minDieting: Definition of TermsElimination diets vs. Restriction diets? eTRF, IF? This post is about the terms used to discuss dieting.
Matt CalkinsMay 4, 20198 minFasting-Mimicking Diet: Once a Month, 5 Day Low Calorie Diet Decreases Weight and Improves MarkersArticle Discussed: Fasting-mimicking diet and markers/risk factors for aging, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease Science Transl...
Laura BuchananMay 2, 20196 minOut of Date: Why LDL-Cholesterol (LDL-C) should be replaced with LDL-Particle (LDL-P)Note: This post is out of date. While LDL-P is a good metric for following cardiovascular risk, apoB measures all atherogenic particles, ...
Laura BuchananMay 2, 20192 minAlzheimer's Disease (AD) PreventionWhy is this a big deal? Currently 5.8 million people in the US have AD, and it is expected to rise up to 14 million by 2050.9 It is the 6...
