Some of my favorite posts by Dr Mike:
Antioxidants:
Are antioxidants harmful? Excellent post on antioxidants and how cells work. A little long, but well worth the read!
Cholesterol:
Cholesterol and cognitive decline Another reason why elders shouldn't take statins.
Jane Brody and her elevated cholesterol Post in response to Ms Brody's cholesterol dilemma.
Inflammation:
Inflammation and diet Excellent post about how our diet influences our levels of inflammation.
Krill oil and inflammation Dr Mike talks about a study treating inflammation with krill oil.
Obesity:
Fat and fatter Discussion about recent obesity statistics.
To lose weight you need to eat less and exercise more Is cutting calories and increasing exercise the best way to loose weight?
Thermodynamics and weight loss Dr Mike explains why a calorie is not a calorie.
Banting’s Letter on Corpulence Commenting on the publication from the late 1800s. Includes a link to the original letter.
Other:
Colon cancer and red meat Post debunking a recent cancer/red meat study.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Gary Taubes
New York Times: If you don't have an account you'll have to register, but it's free.
What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie? Gary’s original article, Published: July 7, 2002. Read it with an open mind
Carbophobia. By Gina Kolata, Published: October 7, 2007. Not fan of Taubes, nor does she agree with his conclusions, but still some good comments about Good Calories Bad Calories.
Do We Really Know What Makes Us Healthy? Article by Taubes talking about “The Flip-Flop Rhythm of Science”
Diet and Fat: A Severe Case of Mistaken Consensus. Article about how a hypothesis based on dubious assumptions and data can become the scientific consensus because of a social phenomena called a “cascade”.
What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie? Gary’s original article, Published: July 7, 2002. Read it with an open mind
Carbophobia. By Gina Kolata, Published: October 7, 2007. Not fan of Taubes, nor does she agree with his conclusions, but still some good comments about Good Calories Bad Calories.
Do We Really Know What Makes Us Healthy? Article by Taubes talking about “The Flip-Flop Rhythm of Science”
Diet and Fat: A Severe Case of Mistaken Consensus. Article about how a hypothesis based on dubious assumptions and data can become the scientific consensus because of a social phenomena called a “cascade”.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Low Carb Plans and Books
Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution, Atkins Diabetes Revolution, Dr Robert Atkins.
Protein Power Life Plan, The 30 Day Low Carb Solution, The Low-Carb Comfort Food Cookbook, The Low Carb CookwoRx Cookbook, Staying Power Books by Michael and Mary Dan Eades.
Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution. Dr Richard Bernstein.
Sugar Shock. Connie Bennett.
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. Jonny Bowden.
Real Food. Nina Planck.
Protein Power Life Plan, The 30 Day Low Carb Solution, The Low-Carb Comfort Food Cookbook, The Low Carb CookwoRx Cookbook, Staying Power Books by Michael and Mary Dan Eades.
Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution. Dr Richard Bernstein.
Sugar Shock. Connie Bennett.
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth. Jonny Bowden.
Real Food. Nina Planck.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
