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Fiber: The big picture
Many of you have asked me to give you the big picture on Fiber. What is it? How does it relate to other carbs? So here it is. The...
The elephant in the room
This is the text that I published in the International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association news letter. Introducing the elephant in the...
Why is fiber lurking in the shadows?
Fiber is one of the best-studied ingredients in our diet. It is also by far the most health-giving ingredient. As described in the book,...
The evolving human gut
Many people have asked me if our guts have adjusted to the diet of the past 300,000 years. Basically since fire was discovered, humans...
What about sweeteners?
The pressure to reduce sugar, especially in snacks and beverages is driving manufacturers to substitute sugar with sweeteners. But what...
The octopus
In the book I draw a parallel between the octopus and our gut. Here are some of the highlights: Number of neurons Octopus: 500 million...
Rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic
In the book I mention the report by Public Health England (September 2019) ‘Sugar reduction: Report on progress between 2015 and 2018’. ...
Why do I need yet another health blog???
You probably wonder why there is a need for yet another blog on healthy living. We are overwhelmed with information, attractive images of...
Snack till you crack
According to research by Aviva, an insurance company, there are basically two reasons why people snack at work: 1) Need for energy: ...
Fiber and Physical Activity Poverty
Many regions of wealthy countries show a huge difference in nutrition, physical activity quality. This difference shows up in the...
Statins tomorrow or fiber today?
Cholesterol lowering drugs are among the most prescribed medicines on earth. The goal is to ultimately reduce cholesterol (LDL) and...
A tale of two cities
The differences in healthy longevity between parts of even affluent cities like London is astonishing. It is the same as between...
Why seeds are a great way to sneak fiber into your lifestyle
Seeds represent a wide range of things. Cereals, nuts, or legumes are all seeds. However, in the colloquial mindset, seeds are little...