Ghrelin: Why You Get Hungry

Here's a look at some of my original research notes. This should be of interest to everyone, and it's all definitely still relevant, so I'll be presenting these excerpts from time to time. Enjoy.  Why are you always hungry? Your hunger and your appetite are regulated by your endocrine system, but … [Read more...]

Out of Balance: How to Think About Dieting

Last weekend, I sat on a rather interesting discussion panel at the Paleo F(x) conference in Austin, TX. As I listened to otherwise rational people, who were making otherwise sound recommendations, emphatically claiming that a “balanced diet” for health required 30 percent carbohydrates—mostly from … [Read more...]