Dr Oz is stealing my talking points!

This is a must watch video!  I have this exact same conversation with several patients a day.  If you or a loved one is on a Statin, they should re-evaluate whether they actually need it or not!

Sugar + Breaded Deep Fried Foods Increase Stroke Risk!

Is anyone surprised at this result? Well I guess those that still cling to the false belief that saturated fat in the diet is a risk for stroke and heart attack may be surprised.  But for us in the Paleo/Primal movement the thought that sugary beverages + breaded food + deep frying with "heart healthy," lab created, PUFA's will increase your risk for stroke is an absolute no brainer!

More Gluten News!

More and more we are hearing about non-celiac Gluten disease! Of course, those of us in the Paleo community have understood this all along!

Cholesterol and Mortality: Not what you think!

Doesn't that make you think? World Health Organization data shows that as cholesterol increases, your risk of death goes DOWN!!!! These graphs are from the wonderful and insightful article by the British researcher Zoe Harcombe.

Remember, I was a national speaker for the most prescribed statin in the world.  I have done a Fellowship in Advanced Lipid Analysis. There is no doubt in my mind that statins, while indicated for those with known coronary artery disease, are markedly over-prescribed for use in primary prevention.

What is "Health?"

Great video with Dr. Alexander Jadad asking, "What is Health?" and the effort to come up with a new definition.  Definitely worth a look!

So true!

New Study: Glycemic Index versus Glycemic Load!

A really interesting study detailed over at Suppversity compares the importance of the Glycemic Index of our diet versus the Glycemic Load. Now for those of us on traditional Paleo/Primal diets, we essentially follow a low Glycemic Index diet, however, more and more are beginning to recommend what is  being called "Paleo 2.0," essentially focusing more on Glycemic Load than Glycemic Index.

One of the major differences being that starches, especially white potatoes, which have long been verboten in my diet, may now be acceptable, and even recommended for those of us who utilize heavy anaerobic (weight training/ cross fit) workouts! Can't say that I wouldn't mind some mashed potatoes made with real butter and heavy cream on my plate occasionally. Anyway, the study is very impressive in the superiority of GL versus GI. Certainly, is not the end of the argument, but more and more information is weighing in on the GL side.

Also, I am very much looking forward to reading the new version of Perfect Health Diet. Some of my patients have already started using their principles with very good results!  Will detail more once I have reviewed the entire book.

By the way, with my increased work schedule, it has been difficult to document daily Whole 30 updates.  I do continue to follow a pretty strict "original" Paleo diet, while exercise has increased as well. Look forward to detailing physical changes at the end of the Whole 30 period!