Low dairy intake in early childhood predicts excess body fat gain. Suboptimal dairy intakes during preschool in this cohort were associated with greater gains in body fat throughout childhood. Calcium and body fat in peripubertal girls: cross-sectional and longitudinal observations In this group of girls, an inverse cross-sectional association between calcium intake and body fat [...]
Low dairy intake in early childhood predicts excess body fat gain. Suboptimal dairy intakes during preschool in this cohort were associated with greater gains in body fat throughout childhood. Calcium and body fat in peripubertal girls: cross-sectional and longitudinal observations In this group of girls, an inverse cross-sectional association between calcium intake and body fat [...]
“For the present, the important thing is to avoid the use of the least appropriate food products, while choosing natural foods that have historical, epidemiological, and biochemical justification.” –Ray Peat, PhD There are several options available for clients looking to get Ray Peat inspired nutrition coaching from FPS. Coaching is available for both local clients [...]
Contrary to what is popularly believed, sugar (sucrose) doesn’t cause type II diabetes/insulin resistance. Bernardo Houssay’s work in 1947 (which won him the Nobel Prize in Medicine) on diabetes showed polyunsaturated fats’ causative role in diabetic conditions. In his experiment, saturated fat in the form of coconut oil was very protective as it is in [...]
“The picture that I think explains many of the features of diabetes is that an energy deficit produces an alarm state, causing increased production of adrenalin and cortisol.” -Ray Peat, PhD Diabetes mellitus results in excessive urination and sugar spilling into the urine. Some individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are diagnosed not based on [...]
