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How Humanity Can Get Its SANEity Back

  “We found marked improvement…after advice to follow a Paleolithic [SANE] diet compared with a healthy Western diet…The study adds to the notion that healthy diets based on whole-grain cereals and low-fat dairy products are only the second best choice in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes.”– S. Lindeberg, University of Lund How […]

How Many Carbs Should I Eat While Going SANE?

  “Diets should be moderate in carbohydrate, moderate in fat, and protein should contribute 25% to 30% of energy intake.” – D.A. Schoeller, University of Wisconsin-Madison No matter how misinformed they are, people will say you are on a low-carbohydrate diet when they see you taking in a natural balanced amount of carbohydrates. Eating a large […]

How to Eat More, Burn Fat, & Boost Health (Part 2 of 2)

  “Consumption of a meal containing [an] identical [quantity of calories] and nutrients can produce markedly different physiological responses…” – D.S. Ludwig, Harvard University Picking up where we left off in the last post…when people see you dropping pounds of body fat while eating more, they will ask what diet you are on. If you […]

Remember Your Ancestors and Buy in Bulk to Avoid Bulk

  This part two of a multi-part series started here. Unless hunters and gatherers hunted or gathered it, we are not designed to digest it and it will create a clog. If anything other than cooking or blending is required between the plant or animal and your stomach, then it does not belong in your […]

A Rallying Cry for Wellness Influencers

Re-posted from http://www.metaboliceffect.com/a-rallying-cry-for-wellness-influencers Over the last year I met and became pretty tight with Jonathan Bailor. You may have seen us here at Metabolic Effect recommend his book The Smarter Science of Slim. Jonathan and I get together on occasion and talk shop about research, clinical practice and the state of the health and fitness industry. […]

Science Sound Bite: SANE Solutions to Cravings

Frequently Asked Question How can I curb my cravings for sweet, salty, or crunchy snacks? Answer Sweet Protein bars with at least four times more protein than sugar (I enjoy Quest bars) Berries and citrus Diabetic candy/chocolate Low-carb snack products SANE fudge Sugar-free drinks such as Crystal Light etc. Salty You can use as much […]

SANE Eating on Anticoagulant Medications: Keep A Steady Course!

by Catherine Britell, M.D.   One sunny summer afternoon about 15 years ago, my husband and I were enjoying a double kayak paddle in Seattle’s Lake Union, looking at the houseboats and ducks and conjecturing about the “Sleepless in Seattle” lifestyle, when he suddenly said, “Cathy, you need to paddle us back to the rental […]

Science Sound Bite: The China Study

Quite a few people have asked what I think about The China Study. Some quick thoughts: The research I reviewed over the past decade shows that plant foods such as non-starchy vegetables, citrus fruits, berries, nuts, and seeds, should make up the majority of the food we eat. I’d imagine Dr. Cambell (the author of […]

Jonathan Bailor: The Backstory, From His Doctor

  My long-time physician was kind enough to provide some 3rd party context around me and SANE. I thought a personal and medical look at the backstory behind the research and experience that resulted in SANESolution would be useful (or entertaining 🙂 ). – Jonathan By Dr. Scott Ripple, Family Practice physician During my 20+ […]

Is Jonathan Bailor Lipophobic?

  Also enjoy this segment from the Balanced Bites podcast I recently had the pleasure of talking with Jimmy Moore and his listeners on Jimmy’s “Ask the Low-Carb Experts Show.” Wanted to share the show here as well as some commentary that took place afterwards. Thanks for the great show Jimmy! Comment 1 Did anyone […]