Month: September 2016

Last week’s focus was the evidence in favor of a low-protein diet.  In this context, high-carb diets came out on top.  But there is also evidence that for the average denizen of the developed world who does not restrict protein, there are dangers in a diet based on staple carbohydrates, especially sugars and simple starches … Read more

We all know that the less we eat, the longer we live, and that periods of fasting, long and short, can also trigger a longevity dividend. What about macronutrient proportions—protein, carbohydrates, and fat? The argument for carb restriction is that it helps keep insulin signaling down, and slows the inevitable advance of metabolic syndrome. The … Read more