Most fish oil is garbage. Here’s what to do about it
The supplement world can be a tricky place to navigate. You want to do the right thing for your health, but who can you trust? The fact is that many… Read More
Vegan eggs: what’s good about ’em? What’s bad about ’em?
For people looking to switch to a plant-based diet, reducing the amount of animal protein we eat every day can be challenging. Even more difficult may be letting go of… Read More
Dairy dangers: Is sheep and goat dairy healthier than cow dairy?
Ahh, dairy. Delicious, but controversial. I eat it, but should I stop? Are certain types of dairy better than others? We’ve all heard about the dangers of casein in cow’s… Read More
Curcumin supplements: how to choose a bioavailable formula
If you’re interested in health and nutrition, you’ve probably heard a good bit about Curcumin as of late, and for good reason. Curcumin is a supplement that has shown some… Read More
Coconut oil: good for some, bad for others?
Updated July 27th, 2017 Must the Coconut Oil discussion be one size fits all? Intro by John. Hello everyone. Aaron and I decided to write this post in response to… Read More
10 things I learned going Vegan for a Week
Ok, I know what you’re thinking. In fact, I can see your eyes rolling from here (Austin). Here we go again with another veganism changed my life post. Just what… Read More
Do pollen allergies cause anxiety?
Feeling anxious? You’re not alone. The NY Times ran a story a few weeks back titled “Prozac nation is now the United States of Xanax.” Why is everyone anxious? If… Read More
Lion’s mane, chaga and cordyceps, oh my!
I have a confession to make. I’ve been experimenting with mushrooms. That sounds bad, I know, but it’s not what you think. These mushrooms are perfectly legal and have been… Read More
Activating the Nrf2 pathway with nutrition: what you need to know
We’ve discussed oxidative stress and free radicals in various posts on the Gene Food blog, often focusing on specific enzymes produced by the body such as superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD2),… Read More
Don’t fear the fridge! Histamine intolerance is bigger than food
Histamine intolerance. A real condition with a very unfortunate name. No one is actually histamine intolerant, we all need histamine, it’s an essential neurotransmitter. (R) However, as with anything, too… Read More