Introduction: Rethinking Sodium in Modern Nutrition For decades, sodium has been painted as the villain of modern nutrition—blamed for hypertension, bloating, and cardiovascular risk. But emerging evidence suggests that excessive sodium restriction may do more harm than good, especially for active individuals and endurance athletes. In reality, sodium is an essential electrolyte that regulates fluid … Read more
Introduction: The Surprising Truth About “Healthy” Meals Imagine eating a bowl of oatmeal with fruit or a quinoa salad — both considered healthy — only to feel sluggish or hungry an hour later.If this sounds familiar, you’ve likely experienced a glucose spike, even from a “clean” meal. Glucose spikes aren’t just a diabetic issue — … Read more
Introduction: Understanding Glucose Intelligence Glucose Intelligence is the practice of tracking and understanding your blood sugar fluctuations in real-time to optimize metabolism, energy, and long-term health. Unlike traditional approaches that monitor glucose only for diabetes, glucose intelligence empowers healthy adults to tailor nutrition, workouts, and lifestyle habits for maximal performance and metabolic resilience. Why Glucose … Read more
ntroduction: Understanding Blood Sugar Cycling Blood sugar cycling is an emerging nutritional strategy designed to intentionally modulate glucose levels throughout the day to optimize energy, metabolic flexibility, and long-term health. Unlike traditional diets that focus solely on low-carb or calorie restriction, blood sugar cycling incorporates strategic variations in carbohydrate intake and timing to maximize physiological … Read more
Introduction: What Is Fibermaxxing? Fibermaxxing is the intentional practice of maximizing dietary fiber intake to enhance gut health, increase satiety, and support long-term metabolic and cardiovascular wellness. Unlike simply “eating more fiber,” fibermaxxing involves strategically diversifying fiber sources—soluble, insoluble, resistant starches, and prebiotics—to create an optimal dietary pattern. In the U.S., the average adult consumes … Read more