Alcohol Is Not Metabolically Neutral Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed psychoactive substances in the world. It’s also one of the most misunderstood when it comes to metabolic health. According to biomedical scientist Dr. Ben Bikman , alcohol directly and indirectly contributes to insulin resistance through several well-documented mechanisms. This matters because insulin resistance is the root problem behind type 2 diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, and many chronic...

Carbohydrates have been blamed for fat gain, low energy, and poor health for decades. The reality is far more nuanced. Carbohydrates do not make people fat. Insulin resistance does. Why People Respond Differently to Carbs Some people eat carbohydrates and feel energized, recover well, and maintain a healthy body composition. Others experience crashes, increased hunger, and fat gain. The difference lies in metabolic health. When someone is insulin sensitive, carbohydrates are efficiently used...

For the first time in decades, the food pyramid actually resembles real food. The new food pyramid released under RFK’s influence is a clear departure from the low-fat, grain-heavy model that failed an entire generation. Animal protein is no longer demonized, processed foods are pushed aside, and whole foods take center stage. That deserves credit. But progress doesn’t mean perfection. From a carnivore or animal based perspective, there are still a few items we would remove, limit, or reframe...