Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.
Let’s be honest — everybody loves mayonnaise.If you leave mayonnaise, a spoon, and a human being alone in one room, only years of willpower training will stop that person from absolutely demolishing the mayo straight from the jar.It’s like fries — evolutionarily speaking, it’s simply the best.But nowadays, those extra kilos and diseases don’t come … Read more
If you don’t like fries, you are a bad person living against nature.SeriouslyMaybe you are a cyborg according to the prophecy of Bogdan Mielnik from Antrovis (one of two contemporary Polish sects, associated with several unexplained deaths of followers).Why do we like fries?Have you ever wondered why we like friesAnd many different dishes that are … Read more
That, unless you hijacked an Italian truck, you have no eating.From Perugia, in central Italy, last week, a truck full of Kit Kats set off. Destination Poland. Along the way, supplying successive countries. And it disappeared!Interestingly, according to the official statement from Nestle, it is not known where the truck disappeared.I’m asking more than stating … Read more
New Year’s resolutions are bullshit and fake, just like all those “miracle” life changes.Gyms and similar places, the entire industry built around healthy lifestyles and self-care, see a sales spike in January.And of course, food is part of that too. And of course, already in February, gym memberships and kale chips sales drop … Read more
There’s no point stressing out. I mean: a few extra kilos. Or clenching your ass, thinking that from January you’ll start exercising.That’s what holidays are for — to indulge a bit.What is worth doing is ensuring that this indulgence doesn’t, sooner or later, lead to obesity, diabetes, or similar health issues. Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or … Read more
Do you check labels when shopping? Regulations clearly define what must be included on labels: ingredients listed in order of quantity, and nutritional values. Most people don’t dispute this, and many — whether avoiding sugar, allergens, or counting calories — are glad that lawmakers have made it mandatory. But what about at a restaurant? How often do you see … Read more
What would a world look like if everyone had access to healthy food? And who would pay for it? Research conducted in Alameda County, California, offers a glimpse of such a world and demonstrates that free lunches are an important and necessary social investment. “Recipe4Health” is a program that provides free, weekly deliveries of locally … Read more
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that in September, the average shopping basket price in the UK decreased by 0.1%. This marks the first price drop in two years. Prices of dairy, margarine, and fish have fallen. According to the BRC, this is due to supermarket competition, as they strive to attract customers with … Read more
“Plant-Based Universities” is a campaign initiated in 2021 by the organization Animal Rising to promote the introduction of a fully plant-based menu at universities in the United Kingdom. Recently, the campaign received support in an open letter from 850 scientists, politicians, athletes, and public figures. Two important points should be noted here. First, Animal Rising … Read more
Depression is a terrible, deadly disease. What makes it worse is that often it’s not visible on the outside. Most people I meet see me as a cheerful, nice guy, even happy, while at the same time, I’m contemplating whether to end it all today or tomorrow. And how to do it. “Through my garden … Read more
