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Optimal Nutrition

Read the latest research-backed articles on optimal nutrition here, and find out how it connects with ancestral health.

RHR: Improving Our Food System with Animals, with Nicolette Hahn Niman
In this episode of RHR, I talk with Nicolette Hahn Niman about why an ecologically optimal food system contains animals.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
Ancestral Nutrition for Endurance Athletes
Do endurance athletes have to fuel with processed foods? Growing research suggests that an ancestral diet may be beneficial for endurance athletes. Read on to learn about the benefits of ancestral nutrition for endurance athletes.
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RHR: Reevaluating Cholesterol and Its Effect on Our Health, with Marit Zinöcker
In this episode of RHR, I talk with Marit Zinöcker about new research regarding the homeoviscous adaptation to dietary lipids (HADL) model or hypothesis, and one that challenges the diet-heart hypothesis.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
RHR: The Effects of Red Meat on a Whole-Foods Diet, with Dr. Stephan van Vliet
In this episode of RHR, I talk with Dr. Stephan van Vliet about the effects of red meat as part of a “whole foods” diet versus a more modern, Standard American Diet.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
Postprandial Somnolence: Why a “Food Coma” Happens
What causes a food coma? Read on for a deep dive into the reasons for postprandial somnolence and what to do about it.
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Why Misleading Food Labels Are So Prevalent and How You Can Avoid Them
Clever labels can trick consumers into thinking their products are healthy when they are far from it. Check out this article to learn about common misleading food labels, food engineers, and sugar addiction.
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9 PCOS Nutrition Interventions to Help Your Symptoms and Improve Your Health
PCOS affects an alarming number of women, but nutritional interventions may help. Read on to learn about nine PCOS nutrition interventions and find out which one may be right for you.
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RHR: How to Accurately Measure Ketones, with Trey Suntrup
In this episode of Revolution Health Radio, I talk with Trey Suntrup about the different testing options available for measuring ketosis.
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Revolution Health Radio podcast, Chris Kresser
Phytochemicals and Health: A Deep Dive into Food-Based Plant Compounds and How They Impact Your Health
Read this article to learn about the health benefits of phytochemicals, the foods in which these substances can be found, and specific situations in which phytochemicals may act as a double-edged sword.
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