Adverse Metabolic Effects of High Glycemic Meals: Part II, Hormonal Responses
Introduction We discussed the negative effects of large blood glucose fluctuations on the body in part one of this series. In part two we...
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Matt Calkins
- Jul 23, 2019
- 8 min
Adverse Metabolic Effects of High Glycemic Meals: Part I- Glucose Variability
Introduction Laura and I have used our continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to make lifestyle modifications with great success. We have...
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Laura Buchanan
- Jun 26, 2019
- 7 min
Laura: Five Day Fasting-Mimicking-Diet including my Protocol, CGM, Ketones, and more
I delve into the reasons why I completed a five day FMD and I include my protocol, supplements, CGM data, and more
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Matt Calkins
- Jun 21, 2019
- 8 min
Matt: Three-day Water Fast including CGM, Ketones, and more
I did a three way water fast. Here I give you my reasons and protocol, including what I did wrong.
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Laura Buchanan
- May 27, 2019
- 2 min
Meal 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”...
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Laura Buchanan
- May 27, 2019
- 5 min
How to Think About Carbohydrates: Simple, Complex, Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load
The Takeaway Discussing carbohydrate content of food in terms of “simple versus complex carbohydrates” is inadequate in predicting how...
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Laura Buchanan
- May 24, 2019
- 3 min
Meal 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...
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Laura Buchanan
- May 20, 2019
- 3 min
Meal Prep Marathon: Breakfast! Part 1 of 3
Disclaimer: we do not believe we follow "the best" diet possible for maximizing healthspan and longevity, nor do we believe that such a...
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Matt Calkins
- May 20, 2019
- 10 min
Early Time Restricted Feeding: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Time Restricted Feeding causes weight loss; early Time Restricted Feeding improves biomarkers of longevity
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Laura Buchanan
- May 12, 2019
- 3 min
Important Biomarkers for Prolonging Healthspan
The Takeaway: The following tests are nonstandard in a traditional primary prevention setting yet can provide enormous value for early...
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Laura Buchanan
- May 7, 2019
- 7 min
The 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...
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Matt Calkins
- May 5, 2019
- 1 min
Dieting: Definition of Terms
Elimination diets vs. Restriction diets? eTRF, IF? This post is about the terms used to discuss dieting.
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Matt Calkins
- May 4, 2019
- 8 min
Fasting-Mimicking Diet: Once a Month, 5 Day Low Calorie Diet Decreases Weight and Improves Markers
Article Discussed: Fasting-mimicking diet and markers/risk factors for aging, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease Science...
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Laura Buchanan
- May 2, 2019
- 6 min
Out 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,...
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Laura Buchanan
- May 2, 2019
- 2 min
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) Prevention
Why 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...
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