by Michael O'Neill | Sep 5, 2016 | news, research, short
It looks like research has revealed a new sense of taste in humans, and it’s for — you guessed it — carbs. Until now, the consensus was that humans couldn’t detect the taste of carbs. The notion was that because carbs break down so rapidly, only a...
by Michael O'Neill | Aug 4, 2016 | news, short
McDonald’s recent announcement to replace High Fructose Corn Syrup (HCFS) with Sugar in its buns is yet another example of corporate health-jacking: making inconsequential changes to give the appearance of a meaningful pivot to healthy nutrition. Case in point:...
by Michael O'Neill | Oct 14, 2015 | news, paleo, short
There’s a lot to like about the paleo movement. Lauren Cordain’s work has been been tremendously informative, and Robb Wolf’s book delivers some fierce insights on healthy (and unhealthy) eating. And so it comes as no surprise that I keep my eyes...
by Michael O'Neill | Nov 13, 2014 | news, short
Are artificial sweeteners to blame for the obesity epidemic? From ScienceDaily: Artificial sweeteners — promoted as aids to weight loss and diabetes prevention — could actually hasten the development of glucose intolerance and metabolic disease, and they...
