I am not currently trying to get pregnant but it is definitely something that is on my future agenda. Both Scott and I want kids, and when the time comes to have them I plan to prepare with a preconception diet (Scott will do this also, it’s equally as important for dudes). But this got me thinking: the levels of infertility are higher than they’ve ever been. I have two girlfriends (that I know of) that are both infertile, both are young (under 33) and both are vegetarian. While this could just be a coincidence, I don’t think it is. With all the propaganda about plant-based diets, I think most people are just unaware of the shortcomings of this nutrient deficient diet. And it’s blatantly obvious to me that a plant-based diet is not the optimal diet to prepare the body for pregnancy. Cholesterol As I explained in this post, cholesterol is the precursor to the steroid hormones,…
I can’t emphasize how amazing liver is. Gram for gram it is the most nutritious food. It is a multivitamin, really. Traditional cultures…
Sometimes, I make really good food. And this spin on an upside down cake is one of my favorites. I made this for a…
Scott has been sick for the last week with a cold. He had a runny nose, a general lack of energy, a cough, all…
This nutritious seafood stew features chicken, shrimp and salmon! Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice! It tastes like a fancy restaurant dish but is so…
Trying to maintain a mostly grain-free diet is occasionally difficult for Scott, because that man loves pasta. His favorite meal is spaghetti. He says…
I love white rice. It’s low in phytic acid, easier to digest than brown rice, and a great form of glucose. Summer rolls are…
Shellfish in general and mussels, in particular, are extremely nutrient dense. They have been cultivated for roughly 800 years and have been consumed by…
I used to not eat pork very often, not because it’s unhealthy or I have any weird hang-ups about eating pork, I just didn’t…