by Ken | Jun 9, 2020 | Article, Epidemiology, Health Science
Should Keto dieters use “total” or “net” carbs?What are “carbohydrates”? Carbohydrates are one of the three major macronutrients, other than water which has no caloric content. Those three macronutrients are carbohydrate, protein, and fat....
by Ken | Jun 9, 2020 | Article, Epidemiology, Health Science
Is eating red meat bad? Here are the factsIs eating red meat bad? Here are the factsYou’ve heard it both ways, right?As recently as April of 2019 an online article from CNN issued this headline:Just six months later, this article from WebMD shows up on the...
by Ken | Jun 9, 2020 | Article, Health Science
Potassium – The Electrifying ElectrolytePotassium is one of many essential micro-nutrients that are required for optimal health. Higher serum potassium has been associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk for stroke. Potassium may also contribute to...
by Ken | Jun 9, 2020 | Article, Epidemiology, Health Science
Many times, epidemiologists, who are statisticians, not micro-biologists or even dieticians, design studies that are destined to fail. And regrettably, these poorly designed studies are often the basis for our dietary decisions.Take this example. Let’s take a...
by Ken | Jun 9, 2020 | Article, Epidemiology, Health Science
Relative Risk – Making a Mountain out of Molehill A few times a year we’re told by the journalists that some big scientific study at some big university found that doing something we all love to do, like eating bacon and eggs, is 50% more likely to lead to...
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