There sure is a lot of buzz around burning fat for fuel, i.e. ketosis and the ketogenic diet. It makes total and complete sense to me, as I know how much we all love to hear good news about...
Bursting the fat bubble
Despite the trendiness, the ketogenic diet is not healthy. Let’s talk about why...
Why food alone wont prevent heart disease
Imagine a day where 3 jumbo jets were shot out of the sky killing everyone on board. A tragedy indeed. Now imagine that happening again the very next day. How could this be?! And the next day, another 3 jumbo jets shot down... what the heck is going on here!? Who's shooting down these massive...
Men have hormones too!
OK, so that is probably not news to you.
AND, you probably know how important these hormones are to your health.
But, did you know 1 in 4 men over 30 years old have low testosterone?
Did you know men’s sperm counts have declined by an average of 60% worldwide in...
A 4th Macronutrient: The key to health that 95% of people lack
If all of society’s health problems could be boiled down to one single ingredient, don’t you think we should focus on it?
I hope your answer is a clear yes like mine is. Now hang with me while we explore the root cause of the health epidemic in our world today, along with the simple,...
Glyphosate Is The Most Hazardous Chemical Of Our Time
This is a brief overview of the chemical compound glyphosate, the active ingredient in the product RoundUp and the most widely used chemical in agriculture worldwide. We will quickly fly over the evolution of industrialized agriculture and the introduction of GMO crops and chemicals into...
A fresh perspective on Vegan vs Paleo
I tuned in last week to cheer on Dr. Joel Kahn as he stood as somewhat of a vegan underdog in a debate against paleo advocate Chris Kresser, moderated by the growingly popular, meat-loving Joe Rogan.
I must admit that hearing both sides of this scientific debate...
How to address sugar cravings, for good!
If you have been trying to quit eating sugar, you are not alone!
Maybe you’ve heard that sugar is more addictive than cocaine.
Hearing information like this, and witnessing failure upon failure can be frustrating and exhausting.
I am here to tell you that you cannot quit eating sugar.
...
Food Hygiene - It's Not Just What You Eat, But Also How You Eat
It’s true that Food IS Medicine.
There are plenty of discussions about WHAT we should be eating to achieve the greatest health. I’d like to shift for a moment to HOW we should be eating.
Lifestyle factors, such as diet, have a direct EPIGENETIC effect on the...
The Truth About Protein
Let’s start with a little true or false quiz.
T/F – You need lots of protein to build muscles.
T/F – If you don’t get enough protein, you’ll be weak and frail.
T/F – You need to eat meat to get a complete protein.
T/F – If you...
The Truth About Fats
Eating fat is super hip and trendy – and it has been for quite some time!
There has been a surplus of new information advocating high fat low carb diets for weight loss, as well as for the treatment of various diseases, from diabetes, to heart disease, to cancer. Many sources even say that...
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Dr. Benjamin Alter
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Naturopathic Doctor and host of The Alter Your Health podcast. My mission is to empower you with information about how your body and mind work so you can take your health back into your own hands.
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Dr. Susanna Alter
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Naturopathic Doctor and co-host of the Alter Your Health podcast.
