Evolutionary nutrionists such as myself have long argued, on the basis of Darwinian reasoning, anecdotal reports, and varied dietary research, that the Paleolithic nutrition formula, when correctly applied, bolsters immunity and cognition. The assertion has strong scientific support; however, relatively little of this support is of a clinical nature. Not because the original human diet […]
Nutrition
Why Vegan Diets Come Up Short: A Summary of the Nutritional Virtues of Animal Source Foods
My impression is that a fairly substantial number of people, many of whom are vegans or vegetarians, are of the belief that animal source foods (ASF) – beef, eggs, fish, and the like – are easily replaceable. Legumes and certain types of dietary supplements (e.g., vitamin B12 capsules) are held in high esteem, sometimes so […]
The Dark Side of Protein Supplementation: Study Pinpoints Effects on the Microbiome
Protein supplements, which come in many different forms, ranging from powders to bars to ready-made drinks, are high on the list of the most popular nutritional products on the market today. As a result of widespread promotional offensives spearheaded by athletes and fitness bellwethers who’ve struck lucrative endorsement deals, it’s become fairly common – not […]
New Research Underscores the Veracity and Importance of Darwinian Medicine
In 2011, a fascinating paper entitled The western diet and lifestyle and diseases of civilization appeared in an open access journal issued by Dove Medical Press, a publisher of peer-reviewed content on technology, science, and medicine. The review article, which I hold in very high regard (as I see it, it’s extraordinarily important and concise) […]
A Common Misunderstanding About the Evolution of Lactase Persistence
Are you able to consume lactose-containing foods such as cow’s milk and ice cream without experiencing acute gastrointestinal problems like bloating and diarrhea? If so, then you may have heard that it’s perfectly safe and healthy for you to drink milk. This idea, that people who are capable of digesting the milk sugar lactose even […]
Is Red Meat Really Bad for Us? A Different (Evolutionary) Perspective
Meat, and in particular red meat, has gotten a bad rep. Veganism is on the rise, and with it, heightened opposition against most everything that has to do with the production, sale, and consumption of animal products. Personally, I don’t eat a lot of red meat. I’m by no means herbivorous though. I include moderate […]
Darwinian Nutrition Explained: How Natural Selection Shapes Our Nutritional Requirements
Every aspect of the organismal design, including organismal nutritional requirements, which may be defined as the nutritional input that’s required to produce physiological competence, is a function of evolution via natural selection. This Darwinian view of nutrition is undoubtedly unfamiliar to a lot of people, as mainstream nutrition may be said to be of a […]
Paleolithic Nutrition: A Rebuttal of 10 Common Deprecatory Comments
Over the most recent decades, the Paleo diet, AKA the original human diet, has taken the world by storm. It’s gone from being a niche concept that was only known to a handful of scientists to becoming a part of the mainstream vocabulary. The diet has gained a big following; however, it’s public entry and […]
Ask Eirik: I Have Trouble Gaining Muscle While Eating an Ancestral Diet. What Should I Do?
As every bodybuilder knows, in order to build muscle, it’s not sufficient to lift a lot of heavy things, one also has to eat a lot of food. One might say that eating is half the job. But what types of foods should one ideally consume…? This is a question that many a gym-goer has […]
How to Build Muscle in a Healthy Manner: 12 Hard-Learned Lessons of a Former Gym Junkie and Personal Trainer
It’s great to be muscular. Not just because it looks good to have strong, well-developed abs, shoulders, arms, and glutes, but also because muscles are useful to have in everyday life and it’s healthy to be fit and strong. Muscular people have an easier time conducting many common tasks than weak people and tend to […]