My nutritional journey

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 Intermittent fasting, or IF, is a dieting strategy in which people cycle between periods of eating and fasting. The idea behind IF is that by limiting the amount of time you spend eating, you allow your body to focus on healing and repairing itself, rather than constantly processing food. The image for this blog is ironically, incorrect. Right at the beginning of the fast, you can be ravenously hungry, but this hunger goes away very rapidly. In fact, I feel much fuller when I am fasting then at any other time. It's amazing really. There are a few different ways to do intermittent fasting, but one of the most popular methods is to fast for 16 hours and then eat during an 8-hour feeding window. This is called the 16/8 method. However, many people choose to take things a step further and fast for longer periods of time, like 24, 36, or even 72 hours. Longer fasting periods like these allow your body to enter a state of ketosis, in which it burns fat for energy instead of glucose. Whe...

 First and foremost, it's important to note that every individual deserves the right to live as their true selves, regardless of their gender identity. For adults who have decided to undergo gender affirmation care, it's crucial that they have access to the resources they need to feel comfortable and recognized in their own bodies. This can include hormone therapy, gender confirmation surgeries, or other forms of medical intervention. However, when it comes to children, the conversation becomes more complicated. While it's important to validate and support young people as they navigate their gender identities, it's also essential that we prioritize their long-term health and well-being. This means protecting them from body mutilation or drugs that suppress natural hormones until they are old enough to make informed decisions about their bodies. There are a few reasons for this. First, children's brains and bodies are still developing, which means that the full exten...

 Reverse searing is a cooking method that has gained quite a bit of popularity in the steak-loving community in recent years - and for good reason. By cooking your steak low and slow at first, and finishing it off with a sear at the end, you can achieve a perfectly cooked, juicy steak with a delicious crust. Here's how to reverse-sear a steak: Choose your steak: The first step is to choose a high-quality steak. Look for marbling (also known as intramuscular fat), which will make your steak juicy and tender. Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Season your steak: Season your steak generously with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like. Slow-cook your steak: Place your steak on a wire rack over a baking sheet and transfer it to the oven. Cook until your steak reaches an internal temperature of about 120°F (49°C) for medium-rare (or your desired doneness). This could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the thickness of your steak. Rest your st...

 The role of insulin in our body is crucial and its regulation is necessary for maintaining good health. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that lets your body use glucose (sugar) for energy. In this post, we will discuss how excess insulin, called hyperinsulinemia, can lead to other diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, gout, obesity, sleep apnea, and cognitive issues. Hyperinsulinemia occurs when there is an excessive amount of insulin in the blood. This can happen when someone has insulin resistance or when they have taken medication or injected too much insulin. The excess insulin circulating in the blood can lead to insulin resistance, a condition where the body's cells fail to respond to insulin's signal, resulting in high blood glucose levels. Insulin resistance is the primary cause of type 2 diabetes. When the body's cells become insulin resistant, the pancreas tries to compensate by producing more insulin. However, if it continues to produce too much ...

 Keto, also known as the ketogenic diet, is a low-carb, high-fat eating plan that has grown in popularity in recent years. It is often touted for its potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved energy levels, and better mental clarity. But what about inflammation? Inflammation is a natural response of the body's immune system. When the body is injured or infected, inflammation happens as a means to protect and heal the affected area. Unfortunately, chronic inflammation can also lead to various disease states, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. The ketogenic diet has been suggested as a way to reduce inflammation. This is due to the fact that the ketogenic diet is thought to reduce insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. When insulin levels are chronically elevated, it can lead to inflammation and various health issues. By reducing insulin resistance, the ketogenic diet can potentially reduce inflammatio...

 Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from your body's inability to produce or properly utilize insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating glucose levels. For people looking to manage their diabetes through diet, one popular approach has been to adopt a "carnivore" or all-meat diet. But what impact does this approach have on diabetes management? Proponents of the carnivore diet argue that it can help manage diabetes by reducing the total amount of carbohydrates in your diet. Since carbohydrates are known to elevate blood glucose levels, eating meat alone might help keep glucose levels in check. Additionally, some studies have suggested that an all-meat diet can improve insulin sensitivity, meaning that the body is able to use insulin more effectively to regulate blood glucose levels. However, it is important to remember that the carnivore diet is a highly restrictive approach to eating and can be difficult to sustain ov...