Carb-Appropriate Research Review
Does Stress Drive Weight Gain?
Stress can contribute to fat gain or unhealthy weight loss by affecting sleep and stress-driven eating.
September 23, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
The Effect of Stress on Immunity
Stress is known to impact immunity. In this review, Cliff looks at the evidence for the impact of stress on immunity.
September 21, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
The Effects of Stress on Health
Stress has a range of implications for health. In this review, Cliff summarises recent evidence for the effects of stress on health.
September 18, 2020
Books
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Consider reducing dairy
If you feel that dairy isn’t right for you, avoid it for four weeks and see if you feel any better
September 18, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
The Effects of Social Media on Stress
Social media use provides significant benefits for connection and support, but overuse is being shown to increase stress and mental and physical health conditions.
September 17, 2020
Books
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Use a quality protein powder
Protein powders provide the base for a convenient smoothie meal
September 11, 2020
Podcast
Are lockdowns effective for mitgating the effects of the COVID pandemic?
Cliff chats with epidemiologist Dr Simon Thornley about what the latest COVID data say.
September 7, 2020
Books
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Take fish oil
Vegetarians and those reducing meat often worry about whether they will be able to consume optimal amounts of protein.
September 4, 2020
Off Topic
Bob Lovell Kamulo, Romani Activist – The Carb-Appropriate Podcast. Ep.24
In this podcast, I was honoured to chat to mo pral (my brother/mate) Bob Lovell Kamulo, a leader of the Romani community in Aotearoa, a holder of Romani customs and culture, and a speaker of the Welsh dialect of Romani – ‘Kale’.
September 3, 2020
Books
Honesty
Living an honest life isn’t easy because there are so many subtle ways that we are encouraged to be less than truthful in the modern world. But honesty is the key to living a happy life and that’s why it’s the first tenet of my latest book The Credo.
September 1, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
The Gut Microbiome and Cancer
The gut has a bidirectional relationship with all other systems of the body and lifestyle factors, and so, might improve outcomes for cancer patients.
In this review, Cliff looks into the evidence around gut-health and cancer.
September 1, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
Is Thaumatin a Safe Sweetener?
In a previous review, Cliff looked into the safety of various sweeteners.
In this article, he looks at the evidence for the safety of Thaumatin, a protein used as a sweetener and flavour modifier in traditional and modern foods.
August 31, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
The September Issue! The Carb-Appropriate Review
Issue 9 | Volume 2 | September 2020 In this issue All About Lectins What’s the Difference Between Fish Oil and Flax Oil? Is Glutamine Good for a Bad Gut? The Gut Microbiome and Cancer Is Thaumatin a Safe Sweetener? Articles September 2020 – Issue 9 All About Lectins Lectins are found in a wide variety of foods but they have come under fire for being ‘toxic’ or ‘damaging’. So, what does the evidence tell us? Are lectins OK, or all bad? Read the article here What’s the Difference Between Fish Oil and Flax Oil? Both fish oil and flax
August 31, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
Is Glutamine Good for a Bad Gut?
The amino acid glutamine is commonly used for ‘gut health’.
What does the evidence say about glutamine and the gut?
Find out below.
August 29, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
All About Lectins
Lectins are found in a wide variety of foods but they have come under fire for being ‘toxic’ or ‘damaging’. So, what does the evidence tell us? Are lectins OK, or all bad?
August 28, 2020
Books
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Use legumes as a protein option
Vegetarians and those reducing meat often worry about whether they will be able to consume optimal amounts of protein.
August 28, 2020
Books
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Eat pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are a fantastic addition to salads, stir-fries or as a snack on their own.
August 28, 2020
Carb-Appropriate Research Review
What’s the Difference Between Fish Oil and Flax Oil?
Both fish oil and flax oil are both used extensively as omega-3 fatty acid supplements. But which one should you choose? And is one better than another?
August 26, 2020
Books
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Always choose free-range eggs
Eggs are a great source of protein and healthy fats.
August 21, 2020
Books
Cliff’s 101 Tips for Health: Choose wild fish
Fish is also a great protein option, and fatty fish like salmon and tuna also provide immune-supporting, anti-inflammatory omega 3 fats.
August 7, 2020