Are Your Genes, Gut Microbiome and Weight Connected?
Can a lack of gut bacteria make you overweight? But what shapes the bacterial colonies that live in your gut? Is it the foods you eat? Or could it be your genetic makeup? More importantly, can you manipulate your gut microbiome to protect yourself against obesity? In this report, we look at how our genes…
Do Frequent Meals Raise Your Metabolism?
Many people say that you should eat every 2 or 3 hours to “keep your metabolic rate high” and to “enhance fat loss”. But does your metabolism really go up when you split the same amount of food into regular mini-meals? In this report, we examine the scientific literature to find out whether this claim…
Does Red Meat Cause Cancer?
We often see headlines that link red meat with cancer. Some of them go as far as saying that red meat “kills”. Why are these claims being made? And what is in red meat that is not found in other animal products? Before we set off any panic alarms on red meat, let’s take a…
Can Alkaline pH Diets Prevent Bone Loss?
We often hear about acidic or alkaline foods or substances, but what do these terms actually mean? And how are they related to pH? More importantly, do alkaline diets hold up to the claim that they prevent bone loss? In this report, we present the scientific evidence so that you’ll know exactly what to answer…
