Mediterranean Minus the Fuzziness: A Clearer, Stricter Version That Works
Promise: The Mediterranean diet has the best long‑term evidence—but its vagueness makes it easy to do badly. Here’s a crisp version you can follow without loopholes (and without needing wine). The Clear Definition (Action Medicine Version) Daily: Weekly minimums: Alcohol: Optional, not required. If used, keep it modest and with meals. Zero is great.Beverages: Water, sparkling water, coffee/tea; minimize sugar‑sweetened […]
Coffee & Longevity: Timing, Brewing, and Dosing for Real Health Benefits
Coffee & Longevity: Timing, Brewing, and Dosing for Real Health Benefits For many of us the day begins with a cup of coffee — but recent research is suggesting that how, when, and how much we drink may matter for more than just alertness. Emerging evidence indicates that moderate coffee consumption may support longevity, lower […]
Mediterranean Minus the Fuzziness: A Clearer, Stricter Version That Works
Promise: The Mediterranean diet has the best long‑term evidence—but its vagueness makes it easy to do badly. Here’s a crisp version you can follow without loopholes (and without needing wine). The Clear Definition (Action Medicine Version) Daily: Weekly minimums: Alcohol: Optional, not required. If used, keep it modest and with meals. Zero is great.Beverages: Water, […]
Carnivore as an Elimination Diet: Relief, Risks, and Unknowns
Carnivore as an Elimination Diet The carnivore elimination diet can be a powerful short-term experiment to calm chronic symptoms and identify food triggers. By removing all plant foods and additives for a few weeks, some people notice improvements in gut health, skin conditions, joint pain, migraines, or autoimmune-type flares. This approach works best when it’s […]
Whole Food Keto Guide: A Safety-First Approach | Action Medicine DPC
Keto Without the Hype: Who It Helps, When It Hurts, and How to Do It Safely Promise: If you’re considering keto, this guide shows you exactly how to decide if it fits your goals, how to do it in a whole-food, safety-first way, and how to measure whether it’s actually working. 🔬 What “Keto” Actually […]
How to Evaluate Any Diet (With a Simple 10-Minute Scorecard)
Choosing the right eating plan can feel overwhelming with so many diets competing for attention. Instead of chasing headlines, use this simple 4-step framework to evaluate any diet—from keto to Mediterranean—and decide if it truly fits your goals. Our quick 10-Minute Diet Scorecard helps you cut through the noise and make confident, evidence-based nutrition choices. […]
The Five Non-Negotiables: Your Foundation for Any Diet
The Five Non-Negotiables: Your Foundation for Any Diet If you’re tired of diet wars, start here. No matter what’s trending, five principles decide whether an eating pattern is healthy and sustainable for you. They were true 50 years ago and will be true 50 years from now. 1) Energy Balance Most people struggle with too […]
The Importance of Your Omega Check in 2024
As many of you have probably heard me say, one of the most important labs to review in your lab report is your omega check. This measures your levels of EPA, DPA, and DHA—key essential fatty acids. It turns out that higher levels of these fatty acids correlate with lower all-cause mortality. In other words, […]