Cancer Metabolism: Genes, Environment, and Risk Cancer is often described as a genetic disease. That description is valid, but incomplete. Tags cancer metabolism tumour microenvironment metabolic health nutrition science inflammation obesity insulin resistance Physical Activity cancer prevention functional nutrition
Why the Best Diet May Not Be the Same for Everyone Modern nutrition research suggests that healthy eating is not only about food choices, but also about how each individual responds to them. Tags precision nutrition Personalized Nutrition nutrition science microbiome Diet Microbiome Health Axis Multiomics metabolism healthy eating Whole Foods dietary fiber protein Physical Activity Lifestyle Medicine Preventive Health evidence-based nutrition Personalized Health Nutrition Research Human Biology wellness Arete
Ultra-Processed Food: One Label, Many Questions Ultra-processed foods are often treated as one group. Current research suggests the picture may be more nuanced than the label alone. Tags ultra-processed food nutrition science food quality protein dietary fiber satiety eating behavior food structure nutrient density appetite healthy eating evidence-based nutrition
When Food Becomes a Thought Problem. What if weight management is influenced not only by hunger, but also by how often the brain draws attention to food? Tags food noise GLP-1 appetite eating behavior nutrition science obesity research brain health reward pathways metabolic health food motivation attention health psychology
Food Noise: When Hunger Isn't the Whole Story Food Noise may help explain why thoughts about food can persist even when the body is no longer hungry. Tags food noise nutrition science appetite regulation eating behavior metabolic health behavioral nutrition precision nutrition food cravings healthy habits obesity research wellness evidence based nutrition
Timing, Fasting, and the Myth of “Metabolic Magic” Fasting may work less through “metabolic magic” and more through timing, structure, and behavioral change than most people realize. Tags fasting intermittent fasting time restricted feeding autophagy insulin sensitivity circadian rhythm metabolism nutrition timing behavioral nutrition metabolic health appetite regulation nutrition science
Creatine Is Not About Muscles Creatine is not just for muscle performance. It plays a role in cellular energy that may affect brain function and daily fatigue. Tags creatine ATP cellular energy brain function fatigue metabolism cognitive performance nutrition science
Why I Think About Food Formulation Differently Most foods are designed for taste first. A physiology-first approach to formulation asks a different question: how will the body actually respond? Tags protein formulation amino acid profile leucine protein quality satiety nutrition science functional nutrition protein digestion metabolic health food designp
Why 20g of Protein Is Not Always the Same Twenty grams of protein may look identical on a label, yet the body responds differently depending on amino acid profile, leucine content, and digestibility. Tags protein quality amino acids leucine muscle protein synthesis nutrition science functional nutrition protein intake amino acid profile protein digestion health science
Why You Don’t Need Perfect Protein in Every Meal Your body balances amino acids over time, not per meal. Variety across the day matters more than chasing perfect protein at every plate. Tags protein science plant protein amino acids nutrition science dietary variety food safety nutrition myths evidence based nutrition metabolic health protein quality balanced diet