There's more evidence supporting the ketogenic diet for faster weight loss and improved overall health. From better insulin sensitivity to reduction of circulating triglycerides, people are considering adopting this eating plan. So what is it exactly? There are a few variations of this diet but the most researched is the Standard ketogenic diet (SKD): This is a very low-carb, moderate-protein and high-fat diet. It typically contains 75% of calories coming from fat, 20% from p

The media has provided lots of attention for food allergies recently. This is a good thing- more awareness is the key to prevention of chronic illness and disease. As a child, I knew few friends with food allergies - and the ones I was aware of, eggs were often the only culprit. Food allergies roughly affect 4 to 6 percent of children and 4 percent of adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Usually, symptoms appear in babies and children but they

I attended The Scotsman Ambition and Innovation Conference in Edinburgh yesterday. It was a collection of experts in the fields of cooking, farming, small business development, and brewing/distilling from around the country. The goal was to make some connections and get some inspiration. I brought along my best connection and inspiration, Ewan, as I figured he could introduce me to a few to the players (as he did). The focus was the industry's 2030 goals which included enviro

"So what should I eat?" As you might have guessed, I get that question a lot. With so much variety and with such ease of home delivery, what you choose to eat can be a minefield. This short list, inspired by one of my heroes, Michael Pollan, will give you some simple guidelines as to how to make good decisions. 1) Plate up your veggies first. Current guidelines suggest to fill up half your plate with non-starchy veggies like spinach, broccoli, kale (green leafy veggies are be

At this exact moment, my closest friends are on their way to run, bike and swim 140.6 miles in Ironman Florida. They have been preparing for this over the last several months and by Sunday evening, all their hard work will have paid off. For some, it will be their 10th or 11th Ironman triathlon; for others, their first. They have spent countless hours riding bikes together through the palm plantains in South Florida, swimming in warm waters of Key Biscayne, and running- ever