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...
Nearly twenty years ago, I started a blog called The Path is Too Deep, a geeky reference to a rare computer error message. A great deal of life has happened since then, a life I would like to share. So, here again, are some random bits of unfiltered Chris.