Reading Time: Intro / Explanation of idea: 9 minutes; Each of the three habits – 2-3 minutes [NOTE TO READERS: If you like this article or find it helpful in some way, please let me know (like, comment, email, share). I am considering putting together a little e-book of 25-30 of these habits and I would like to know if … Read More
Unlikely Nutritionist #1: Warren Buffett
We all know Warren Buffett as the billionaire entrepreneur and investor. In this video (9 minutes), I describe three of Buffett’s investing principles and how we can apply them directly to our diets to improve our health. [TRANSCRIPT COMING] Trying something new here. Please let me know if you found this useful. Besos, Justy
Freak to Geek Part II: The Results
[Reading Time: 25-30 minutes] Now well into my fourth decade (I recently turned 32), I’ve come to a realization: I really don’t know that much. On a yearly basis, I’ve come across new information that either wholly dispels, or calls into serious question, the beliefs I previously had, the stories I told, and the narratives in which I lived. … Read More
Freak To Geek: My Vegan Experiment
[On The Title: this title is a nod to Tim Ferris and his article-turned-chapter: “From Geek to Freak.” That article is about going from a best-selling writer /entrepreneur / weakling to a mound of muscle in mere weeks using what might be considered unconventional principles. This two-part article is in the opposite direction – going from “freak” – a mildly-muscular, … Read More
Should We Eat Meat, Wheat, Soy, Dairy or Eggs? Here’s What Researchers Say (The “Yellow-Light” Foods)
“The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.” Bertrand Russell “NEVER eat ingredients you cannot pronounce. … Except quinoa. You should eat quinoa.” Random Funny Person Welcome back to the Intelligent Eater – the part of my Diletantric (invented word) writings that makes you feel bad … Read More
Eating Breast Cancer Away: The Research On How Food Can Help (Or Win) The Fight
When I was around 18 or 19, my mother, Barbara, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. As you can imagine, this was a shock to us all, and her mostly. It was shocking in part because it was my mom, but even more so because of what type of mom she is. She’s the cool mom. The one your sister’s friends … Read More
Dehydrated? Hungover? Here’s What The Research Says (Hint: It’s Not Gatorade)
Fall, 2003. Football season. It was late in the 4th quarter of the first game of my senior-year. We were ahead by a couple points and the other team was driving for the go-ahead score. I was a co-captain of the defense and playing cornerback. Just think: Prime Time. Earlier in the game, I had to come off the field … Read More
The “Red-Light” Foods: Expert Consensus on What Foods May Cause Disease
Hey, fella. Previously on “The Intelligent Eater,” I discussed what my research has suggested are the expert-consensus healthy-foods; the “Green-light” foods. A concept I stole from Dr. Mikey Greger. I think it is worth restating – I do not claim to be an expert myself. I am no doctor, scientist, or nutritionist. I am just a boy, standing in front … Read More
The “Green-Light” Foods: A Guide To Expert Consensus On What’s Healthy
[How I’d use this Article: Read the top half, then use the “Green-Light List” as a reference guide. There’s a lot of info in there.] In my inaugural “Intelligent Eater” post, I broadly laid out the formula by which I will proceed. I told you about where I believe the biggest problems lie and my method of approaching them. If … Read More