I recently came across a very interesting paper by the research team of Gerald Reaven, an endocrinologist at Stanford. He has long been one of the leading researchers studying insulin resistance, the metabolic syndrome, and their association with obesity. Reaven's research, and that of many others, suggests that insulin resistance is a central part of the constellation of metabolic disturbances that are so common in affluent nations*. We also have good reason to believe that it contributes to cardiovascular risk.All the way back in 1998, Reaven's group published a paper that should raise the eyebrows of anyone interested in cardiovascular health (1).Read more...
Food Reward Friday
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This week's lucky "winner"... Hardee's Most American Thickburger!!Read more...
Recent Interviews
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Here are two recent interviews I'd like to share with readers:Danny Lennon of Sigma NutritionDanny Lennon is an evidence-based nutrition coach who publishes a podcast called Sigma Nutriton Radio. We had a nice conversation about why we overeat, including energy homeostasis and the personal economics of food choice. The podcast has a high production value. You can listen to the interview here.Angelo Coppola of Latest in PaleoAngelo Coppola and I hit it off recently due to our mutual interests in gardening and self-reliance. We recently had a nice conversation about hunter-gatherer dietary patterns, the personal economics of food choice, US diet history, legumes and the Paleo diet, and how much meat we should eat. You...