The Metabolic Makeover

Superfoods – Carrots, sweet potatoes, and yams

By |2014-06-03T09:02:04+00:00June 3rd, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized|

Superfoods - Carrots, sweet potatoes, and yams Carrots, sweet potatoes, and yams Nature has a wonderful way of pointing to extraordinarily valuable foods. Deep orange, yellow and red colors indicate the presence of carotenoids, compounds that are associated with significant health benefits. Carotenoids with names likebeta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin are powerful antioxidants. Alpha carotene,

Superfoods: Berries and Cherries

By |2014-05-13T09:08:12+00:00May 13th, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized|

Superfoods: Berries and Cherries The deep blue and purple color indicates the presence of a group of powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins. The anthocyanin pigments of Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) have long been used for improving vision and circulation. There is also evidence that certain anthocyanins have anti-inflammatory properties, and there are reports that anthocyanin-rich foods

Modern Wheat

By |2014-05-07T09:04:19+00:00May 7th, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized|

Modern Wheat Does modern wheat contain more gluten than ancient wheat? Yes. Through centuries of selective breeding, farmers have been able to alter the gluten content of wheat in order to create the enormous variety of wheat flours available today. Gluten produces a “tough” flour that, when made into dough, confers a stretchiness that is

Superfoods: The Allium family of vegetables

By |2014-05-06T09:02:59+00:00May 6th, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized|

Superfoods: The Allium family of vegetables Alliums include garlic, garlic shoots, onions, leeks, shallots, chives, and scallions. There isn’t another group of plants that has more extensive and impressive scientific support for remarkable health benefits. Include small amounts of alliums in your daily diet instead of loading up once or twice a week. Evidence gathered

The Bottom Line on Dairy

By |2014-05-05T09:06:57+00:00May 5th, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized|

The Bottom Line on Dairy For those who are not lactose intolerant or allergic to milk, dairy products can be an important source of protein, vitamins, minerals essential fats and beneficial probiotics. Dairy products have been consumed by about 450 generations, which in the span of human history is not that long, but it is

The Soy Story

By |2014-04-30T09:05:31+00:00April 30th, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized|

The Soy Story In the 80s and 90s, soy was the savior of mankind. It was going to replace meat, prevent cancer and heart disease, and feed a growing world population. Then in 2000, suddenly soy was poison. I was shocked at how far and how rapidly the pendulum swung; to the point where even

What about eggs? A cagey subject.

By |2014-04-23T09:03:39+00:00April 23rd, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized|

What about eggs? A cagey subject. So should we be eating eggs? Just the whites, just the yolk? Help decode this tricky protein. Eggs are a great source of protein, essential fats, minerals (especially sulfur), B vitamins, choline, folic acid and vitamins A, D and E. But please support local, free-range egg producers. At the

The carb conversation.

By |2014-04-09T09:00:00+00:00April 9th, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized, Webaloney|

 The Carb Conversation. Let’s have it. It’s the giant elephant in the room. You know we need to talk about it but the truth might hurt a little. But, by a little, I mean a wee-wee-bit. Because really, how much is your health worth? Living a long, energized, healthy life is worth giving up a

The FAT truth

By |2018-03-14T18:28:19+00:00March 31st, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Sounds Off, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized, Webaloney|

The FAT Truth That triple bacon cheeseburger will kill you, even if you are not obese. Turns out that adipose tissue (aka your fat tissue) is a dumping ground for excess dietary fat. OK no surprises there, but listen to this. Getting fatter is actually part of the body's defense against unhealthy eating. Health

Ever wonder what is Stephen’s favorite snack?

By |2014-03-31T10:00:25+00:00March 31st, 2014|Metabolic Recipe Makeovers, Stephen Cherniske, The Metabolic Makeover, Uncategorized|

Ever wonder what is Stephen’s favorite snack? Hands down, almonds. They’re convenient, they help stabilize blood sugar and lower cholesterol and just a handful will reduce appetite so much that you’ll eat smaller meals, resulting in a net reduction of calories. His suggestion? Try having a handful of almonds 15 or 20 minutes before a

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