The Secretary of HHS, Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just brought back healthy foods and the hope of better health in America. My dream came true! As someone who lived 35 years in Romania, mostly under communist rule and ate a whole food balance diet with healthy protein and fats, and mostly […]
You may wonder what the dietary sources of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are, since they are so important in promoting overall health and longevity. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—primarily acetate, propionate, and butyrate—are mostly produced endogenously by gut bacteria through the process of dietary fiber fermentation. However, small amounts are available directly from certain foods. Direct […]
Let’s look at the LDL particle size, testing methods, and how LDL differs from Lp(a) in clinical management. Below, you will find practical insights into cholesterol-related health risks and management 1. LDL Particle Size LDL particles vary in size and density, which impacts their cardiovascular risk: Types: Large, Buoyant LDL (Pattern A): Good! Larger particles […]
An overview of nutritional frameworks that align with the goals of health, longevity, and disease prevention. These frameworks offer distinct approaches to nutrition, ranging from evidence-based dietary patterns to integrative and plant-based systems. I’ll summarize each framework’s core principles, key foods, structure, and how it compares to Dr. William Li’s 5x5x5 framework, Dr. Jingduan Yang’s […]