MCTs and Polyphenols: The Power Duo of Healthy Eating

Incorporating a diet rich in MCT and Polyphenol foods help in weight loss, increased energy, and carb bypass. 

We're always looking for that miracle cure for weight loss and surprisingly there is more and more evidence that the combination of MCTs and polyphenols can help prevent carbohydrates from being stored as fat.

Here's a closer look at the science behind this claim:

MCTs and Carb Bypass

MCTs are a unique type of fat that are metabolized differently than other types of fat. They are rapidly absorbed by the liver and converted into ketones, which can be used as a source of energy. One of the ways that MCTs may help prevent carbs from being stored as fat is by increasing thermogenesis, which is the process by which the body burns calories to produce heat.

Studies have found that MCTs can increase thermogenesis and energy expenditure, which may help prevent carb storage.

Additionally, some research suggests that MCTs can increase insulin sensitivity, which is the...

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The Study of One: Recognizing Healing & Inflammatory Foods in Your Body

Introduction

Have you ever felt bloated or experienced pain after eating certain foods? It is important to recognize that different foods affect our bodies in different ways. Inflammation is a natural response of the body's immune system to fight off infections, injuries, and illnesses. However, when inflammation is chronic, it can lead to various health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. In this blog post, we will discuss the study of one, which is a personalized approach to identifying foods that cause inflammation in your body and foods that heal your body.

The Study of One: Personalized Approach

The Study of One is the Study of YOU!

Yes, it is a personalized approach to identifying foods that cause inflammation in your body and foods that heal your body. It involves paying close attention to how your body reacts to different foods.

One way to do this is by keeping a food journal where you record everything you eat and how you feel after eating.

You can also...

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Why Low-Carb Bread Should Be A Staple

The saying "Bread is life" is as true as it gets - as long as its not processed and enjoyed with a Mediterranean diet.  

However, when joined with the typical American diet, it's not life it's inflammatory.  And that leads to quick weight gain, joint aches and a plethora of other acute or chronic ailments in the body.  

The problem is though Bread is a household staple! 

For Asians it's rice, For Mexican's its tortillas, but for American's it's bread -- and that holds true for Europeans as well!  And going off bread completely isn't the best solution.  Why?  because when you deny yourself of the foods you love best, you tend to overcompensate and binge on them when they present themselves at special dinners or events.  And before you know it, you are gaining weight and suffering with auto-immune issues.  

So, the question is how can we have our bread and eat it too!

First, find a low carb gluten free or sprouted bread that you like...

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