by raymond | Aug 8, 2021 | Blood Sugar Test, Nutrition, Science
Well, this is my first time re-testing a food, and I was interested to see how the results compared to my initial quinoa blood sugar response. After all, it’s been about 5 years since that measurement. After a carb-filled weekend, I had a low-carb Monday leading...
by raymond | May 21, 2021 | Blood Sugar Test, Nutrition, Science
During our lockdown in 2020, I jumped on the bandwagon like most of America and started baking sourdough bread at home. I’m a junky for simple foods with intricate preparation processes and learned so much from this YouTube channel, Proof Bread. Yes, the...
by raymond | Apr 3, 2021 | Blood Sugar Test, Nutrition, Science
If there was ever a “perfect” food, it’s the humble egg. Eggs are what I consider to be a balanced meal, with roughly 5-6 grams each of fat and protein with very little carb. They are one of the cheapest sources of animal protein present in both the...
by raymond | Mar 23, 2021 | Blood Sugar Test, Nutrition, Science
This was my first blood sugar test in quite a while, over 4 years! But I’m back at it and hope to keep this series active, testing new foods, food combinations, and the same foods as before to see how my glucose spikes have changed over time. Ultimately, I see...
by raymond | Mar 18, 2017 | Nutrition, Science
While eating keto, I didn’t consider any whole foods 100% off-limits, including vegetables and fruits. Variety is the spice of life. This is why tracking your macronutrients can set you free from a restrictive approach. We know it doesn’t mean go make a...
by raymond | Mar 10, 2017 | Cooking, Nutrition, Science
Just as important as the foods to eat, are the ones you should avoid. Let me start with the caveat that we don’t always have an abundance of options available at all times. Make the best choices you can given your circumstances. I’m not here to judge you...
