Is MSG Bad for You?

MSG has been linked to symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, headaches, and more. But the evidence for any causal link to these is weak at best.

Effects of macronutrient intake on obesity

Research commentary Effects of macronutrient intake in obesity: a meta-analysis of low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets on markers of the metabolic syndrome  Anouk E M Willems, Martina Sura–de Jong, André P van Beek, Esther Nederhof, Gertjan van Dijk Nutrition Reviews, nuaa044, https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuaa044 Published: 04 September 2020 Abstract The metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises cardiometabolic risk factors frequently found in individuals with obesity. […]

Response to the Heart Foundation Position on Red Meat

The latest update to the Heart Foundation position statement on red meat suggests that Kiwis should actively try to reduce red meat intake and that it is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Cliff explains what’s right and what’s wrong with this position.