I was interviewed on Hay House Radio by my good friend Heather Dane. We talked about blood sugar and brain health. (Plus a whole lot more!) Episode recap: How you see the world, how your mind … [Read more...]
2 Toxic Fats to Avoid at All Costs
Two Toxic Fats in Almost Every Processed Food, Deli and Restaurant You Want To Avoid At All Costs: Soybean Oil and Canola Oil By Nora Gedgaudas, CNS, NTP, BCHN I consider both of these forms of oil … [Read more...]
Question About Raw Vs. Cooked Fat
Q: For a little while a few years ago I did a diet called the Primal diet by Aajonus Vonderplanitz, which is a raw meat diet. Anyway, I decided it wasn't really a good diet for me overall, but one … [Read more...]
"Primal" Primates Live Longer
Studies involving the use of caloric restriction for significantly improved health and longevity have been ongoing for about the last 75 years. Most of these studies have involved species such as … [Read more...]
Question about feeding your kids enough FAT
Q: What do I feed my children (2, 5, 8)? Carbohydrates do not agree with them at all and cause many digestive issues so I am comfortable putting them on a low-carb diet, but it seems that meat always … [Read more...]
Question about Primal Pregnancy…
Q: Any tips for a Primal Pregnancy and raising Primal Kids? A: When it comes to pregnancy the rules change a bit. Remember that activating mTOR pathways are the equivalent to activating … [Read more...]
Question about proportion of macronutrients
Q: Hi Nora, I recently finished your book and am having a hard time with the macronutrient proportions. With only having about 50g of protein and a handful of carbs, this is only about 240 calories. … [Read more...]
Question about the brain, carbs and depression
Q: Every nutritionist I have ever spoken to says that the brain can only metabolize carbs. They give this as one reason so many people are suffering from depression while on low carb diets. How do … [Read more...]
Question about butter…
Q: Hi Nora--How much butter is too much butter? We eat mostly Kerrygold or raw butter but my friend was concerned that we were eating way too much. Would love your thoughts. Thanks! ~Susie A: I was … [Read more...]