Microplastics are tiny plastic particles found in air, water, food, and even the human body. They're harmful to health and the environment. Dr. Anthony Jay of the Mayo Clinic explains how microplastics may contribute to heart disease and hormone disruption, and offers strategies to reduce exposure and detox the body in about six months. Always consult a doctor before making health changes.

Biological Grounding (earthing) involves outdoors barefoot walking or using indoor grounding systems while sleeping or sitting.

This video discusses how the brain functions at an optimal state and the 5 neurotransmitters responsible for mood and optimal brain function. This video also looks into the worst foods people are eating every day that destroys brain function and lead to common mental illnesses like dementia, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, and depression. Role of Ketogenic and Carnivore Diets, their impact on mental illness and brain disease, namely dementia, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disease

Even if you eat clean and exercise, hidden toxins in fragrances could be sabotaging your health and waistline. Synthetic scents often contain phthalates and other chemicals linked to obesity, hormone disruption, and addiction-like effects. Marketed as "natural," these perfumes may be affecting your metabolism, emotional state, and even increasing cancer risk—all while remaining largely unregulated and hidden under the label “fragrance.”

Salt has shaped human history—from ancient agriculture to global trade. Vital for survival, salt preserved food and sustained early settlements. Its value sparked myths, innovation, and commerce. This video explores salt’s origins, its role in civilization, and enduring cultural impact, including idioms like “worth your salt” and “rub salt into a wound.” Salt remains more than seasoning—it's a story of survival, economy, and language.

Are you eating enough salt to stay insulin-sensitive? Dietary salt is too often viewed as something to avoid, but could eating too little salt actually make your metabolic problems worse? You need minimum 4700mg of potassium and 2300mg of sodium daily!

Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic root known for reducing stress and anxiety, boosting mood, and enhancing strength, testosterone, and fertility. Studies show it lowers cortisol, improves antioxidant levels, and supports brain, heart, and reproductive health. It’s long revered in Ayurvedic medicine and now backed by modern science. Always consult a doctor before use.

Spring dandelions are vital for the ecosystem, aiding soil health with deep taproots and providing essential early food for bees and pollinators. Their greens are rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant protein, supporting liver, bone, and immune health. Avoid spraying them—harvest safely for teas, salads, or steamed dishes. Let dandelions thrive to support nature and your health.

Exercise triggers the release of irisin, a natural hormone that may help convert white fat to calorie-burning brown fat, improving metabolism and lowering diabetes risk. Brown fat burns energy, while white fat stores it. Cold exposure, genetic factors, and irisin may promote this fat transformation. Increasing brown fat could be a breakthrough for weight loss and metabolic health.

Coconut, known as the “plant of a thousand uses,” is valued worldwide for its culinary (key ingredient in ketogenic cuisine), cosmetic, and industrial versatility. Grown in tropical regions, its parts—water, milk, cream, oil, flakes, and meat—are staples in ketogenic diets due to low net carbs and health benefits. Coconut adds tropical flavor, and its history is rich, especially in Southeast Asia where it supported early civilizations through food, construction, and trade.

I'm here to heal your soil—don’t pull me! I grow only where soil is compacted, acidic, or low in calcium. My roots loosen soil, my leaves enrich it, and I help balance pH. If you uproot me early, I’ll return stronger! I'm also one of the first spring bloomers, feeding pollinators with rich nectar and pollen. My flowers are edible and sweet, and I’m packed with nutrients that benefit your health—nature's gift to soil, bees, and you! 🌼💛🌿

From the highlands of Ethiopia to modern café culture, coffee has shaped history and energized generations. Once dubbed the “bitter invention of Satan,” it won over Europe with papal approval and became a global ritual. Coffee houses fueled intellectual revolutions, while America embraced it post-Boston Tea Party. Today, it powers lifestyles like keto with Bulletproof Coffee — a bold brew with butter & MCTs.

Oxalates are natural compounds in some plant foods that can bind to calcium in the body. Excess oxalates may form calcium oxalate kidney stones—8 in 10 stones are this type. High-oxalate foods include spinach, beets, rhubarb, and black tea. To reduce risk, stay hydrated, limit salt and protein, avoid high-dose vitamin C, and eat calcium-rich foods like broccoli and kale with meals. Proper cooking can reduce oxalate content in plant foods.

Many everyday foods contain trace amounts of insect-derived ingredients or bug fragments. Additives like carmine (from crushed beetles) and shellac (from lac bugs) are used for coloring and glazing. Even honey, beeswax, and royal jelly come from insects. The FDA allows a certain level of insect fragments in food, as total removal is nearly impossible. On average, Americans unknowingly consume 1–2 pounds of bugs per year through common foods.

In this video, Dr. Robert Cywes debunks the 10 dietary myths and mistakes critical for a healthy life.

Boosting nitric oxide naturally can help reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure. Dr. Nathan Bryan’s video reveals how foods like beets and arugula, daily movement, nasal breathing, and sunlight can enhance nitric oxide levels. Avoiding mouthwash and adding garlic or dark chocolate also helps. Watch Dr. Bryan’s video to learn how this simple shift supports heart health and fights chronic inflammation.

Dr. Zoë Harcombe, PhD, is a public health nutritionist and author who has challenged mainstream dietary guidelines since the 1980s. In a wide-ranging interview, she debunks myths about cholesterol, salt, fiber, and meat, emphasizing real food, not processed carbs or vegetable oils. She advocates for critical thinking, especially about flawed dietary advice, and stresses the importance of animal protein and proper land management for health and sustainability.

FoodData Central is a free USDA database offering detailed, science-backed nutrition info on fruits, veggies, branded products, and more. It's used by researchers, educators, and everyday consumers to make informed food choices, develop products, and support public health. Easy to search, regularly updated, and open to all at fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Food models were used in the early 20th century by Japanese restaurants to show the menu before menus with color photos were used.

Yes, cheese is keto-friendly due to its high fat and low carb content. Just watch portion sizes, as carbs can add up. Hard cheeses typically have fewer carbs than soft ones. Avoid pre-shredded cheese with added starches. Net carbs range from 0g (Babybel, chèvre, halloumi) to about 1.6g per ounce (cream cheese), with cottage cheese being the highest at 2.9g per 4 oz. Chef Janine prefers low-carb varieties like Gruyère, Brie, and Camembert.