The Path is Too Deep

In the world of nutrition, there are very few foods that live up to the hype. Kale had a good run. Quinoa had its moment in the sun. But if you look inside my fridge on any given day, you will find a stockpile of dark, bumpy, pear-shaped grenades (or frozen pale green chunks in the freezer). Avocados. Botanically, it’s a fruit (a berry , actually). But nutritionally, it is a Fat Bomb . For a man with a history of heart disease and a need for clean keto fuel, this isn't just a garnish for toast; it is a medical device. Here is why this green power plant is an essential part of my protocol. Part 1: The Potassium Powerhouse (The Banana Lie) We have been told for years: "Eat a banana for potassium!" Let's look at the math. A medium banana has about 420mg of potassium...and 27 grams of sugar/carbs . On keto, that’s a day-ruiner. A medium avocado has about 700mg of potassium ... and less than 3 grams of net carbs. In my post about salt , I explained the "Sodium-Potass...

Pizza is often cited as the most difficult food to give up when adopting a low-carb lifestyle. The challenge, of course, isn't the toppings - cheese, meats, and vegetables are generally compliant. The issue is the crust, which is typically a source of refined starch and inflammation. However, you don't need to remove pizza from your diet entirely; you simply need to change the base. For this #FoodieFriday , I want to compare two popular low-carb pizza crust options: Fathead Dough and the Chicken Crust (often called "Meatza") . Both have distinct advantages depending on your nutritional goals. Option 1: Fathead Dough This is likely the most well-known keto dough recipe. By combining melted mozzarella with almond flour, you create a dough that mimics the elasticity and "chew" of traditional wheat bread. The Pros: Texture: It offers a genuine bread-like consistency. Structure: It holds up well and can be eaten by hand. Versatility: The dough can also be use...

For those of us of a certain vintage, the phrase "Supermarket Sweep" conjures images of frenzied contestants in colorful sweaters sprinting down aisles, hurling giant hams and wheels of cheese into shopping carts to rack up a high dollar value. It was chaotic, gluttonous, and fun. But in our current reality - where we are managing metabolic disease, mental health, and inflammation - the grocery store is not a game show. It is a minefield. When you are running a clean ketogenic lifestyle, your primary job in the supermarket is not acquisition; it is risk assessment . The food industry is filled with marketing teams whose job is to sell you their products while hiding the very ingredients that crash your system. Today, I'm going to talk about performing a forensic audit on your food. We are going to look at the aliases, the disguises, and the biological reality of sugar and starch. The Core Principle: Starch is Just Sugar with a Time Delay Before we look at the labels, we n...

In the previous phases of my workout routine, the focus has been almost exclusively on metabolic reprogramming. I've spent months optimizing the "software" - debugging the hormonal environment through a clean ketogenic diet and a rigorous 22:2 intermittent fasting protocol. I began a moderate exercise routine to begin working on mobility and starting to improve strength. With the metabolic engine now humming efficiently and weight loss steadily progressing, the system requirements have changed. It's time to address the "hardware." To continue evolving from a state of sedentary mass to functional strength, I am deploying a structured physical conditioning routine. This isn't about vanity; it's about structural integrity, mobility, and longevity. Given my current dimensions and age, plunging into high-impact ballistics or ego-lifting would be a critical mistake. Instead, I am implementing a regimen focused on calisthenics and controlled resistance, pr...