The hottest Nutrition Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
Category
Top Health & Wellness Topics

Response: How Critical MAS would tackle serious weight loss

Experimental Fat Loss • 106 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Critical MAS recommends tackling serious weight loss in two phases, with different strategies for each phase based on weight and goals.
  2. During the 'Serious Phase,' MAS suggests a low-fat whole-food diet, including the Modern Peasant Diet, and protein restriction to aid weight loss.
  3. MAS advises against exercise in the initial phase, gradually incorporating intermittent fasting, and increasing protein intake in the 'Red Zone' for final weight loss.

Random Thoughts #12: Confessions of a Simple Sugar...

Spyderdoc Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 22 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Sugar is everywhere and comes in many forms, making it hard to resist. It's often found in foods and drinks we enjoy, but too much can cause health problems.
  2. Consuming sugar can lead to serious health issues like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It can create a cycle of addiction similar to drugs because it affects our brain's reward system.
  3. Sugar can be enjoyed in moderation, and having discipline around its consumption is key. When used responsibly, it can be part of a balanced diet.

Well Being: Keeping the Weight OFF for a Long and Healthy Life

Who is Robert Malone • 14 implied HN points • 24 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. When you lose weight, your fat cells change but don't go back to how they were before you were overweight. They remember being obese and can make it hard to keep the weight off.
  2. Even after losing weight, your fat cells can still act like they're starving, which makes you feel hungrier and can lead you to gain weight back.
  3. It takes a long time for your body to fully recover from obesity, so staying at a lower weight can require more effort and self-control than for someone who has always been slim.

Maintain Boundaries Re: Food and Family

Are You Okay? • 39 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Maintain healthy boundaries when discussing food, weight, and bodies with loved ones to foster positive relationships and support.
  2. Recognize the impact of societal influences like diet culture on our relationship with food and body image and work towards correcting harmful beliefs and language.
  3. Prioritize your well-being by setting boundaries with family, focusing on your needs, and allowing yourself to enjoy food without guilt during the holiday season.

My Thoughts on Red Light therapy

Neuro Athletics • 12 implied HN points • 10 Jul 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Red light therapy can really help improve your skin by boosting collagen, which makes it more elastic and reduces wrinkles. Studies show it can cut wrinkle depth by up to 75%.
  2. Regular use of red light therapy not only improves skin appearance but also boosts energy production in your cells, making you feel more lively throughout the day.
  3. Using red light therapy can also support muscle recovery and eye health, making it beneficial for overall well-being and not just for beauty.
Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

'Hip' to be on TikTok

My Home Office Hacks • 12 implied HN points • 14 Jul 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Taking care of your knees and hips is really important if you sit a lot during the day. There are helpful exercises on TikTok that you can try.
  2. Some specific exercises for knees and hips can make a big difference in how you feel. It’s worth checking out videos that show these movements.
  3. TikTok can be a distraction, so it's smart to download useful videos instead of just bookmarking them. This way, you won’t get sucked into scrolling for too long.

Manganese

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 79 implied HN points • 08 Jul 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Manganese is important for protecting mitochondria, making glucose, collagen, and cholesterol, and assisting with skin health, PMS, and osteoporosis.
  2. Manganese helps in cleaning up ammonia and glutamate in the body.
  3. This post discusses the benefits of manganese and its role in overall health.

Recordings and Transcripts of the Live Q&A Sessions

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 79 implied HN points • 25 Jun 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Recordings and Transcripts of live Q&A sessions are available on chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com, covering a variety of health and nutrition topics.
  2. Different sessions address specific questions on topics like heart disease, nutrient deficiencies, detoxification, and more.
  3. These sessions provide valuable insights into topics such as vitamin supplementation, mineral analysis, and balancing nutrients for optimal health.

My journey overcoming Anxiety, ADHD and Depression

Ben’s Blog 🏉 🧠🧑‍💻 • 40 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Low energy can be a major cause of anxiety, ADHD, and depression. Improving your energy levels might help improve your mental health.
  2. Small lifestyle changes like better sleep and nutrition can make a big difference. It's important to figure out what keeps your energy up.
  3. Talking about your struggles is valuable. Many people feel the same way, and sharing your story can create connections and support.

Not losing fat on Keto/Carnivore? Try eating less protein.

Experimental Fat Loss • 141 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Eating high protein might hinder fat loss on Keto/Carnivore diets; consider reducing protein intake.
  2. Popular Keto/Carnivore diets emphasize high protein, but excessive protein intake may not be suitable for everyone.
  3. Moderating protein intake and focusing on adequate fat consumption is essential for maintaining a balanced diet on Keto/Carnivore.

Vitamin D and Dementia

Neuro Athletics • 13 implied HN points • 17 Jun 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Taking vitamin D can lower the risk of dementia by 40%, according to a study of over 12,000 adults. That's a big number for such a cheap supplement!
  2. Women benefit the most from vitamin D; those without cognitive issues can see up to a 56% reduction in risk. It's really important for brain health, especially in women.
  3. Vitamin D does a lot for the brain, like reducing inflammation and helping brain cells grow. It might be one of the best, simplest ways to protect your brain as you age.

Recipe: Raspberry-Oat Bars

The Analog Family • 39 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Raspberry-oat bars are a hearty and delicious dessert that can satisfy sweet cravings with their nutty and fruity flavor. They're filled with texture and flavor, making them a great choice over delicate desserts.
  2. The recipe is flexible, allowing for different nuts to be used in the topping, so you can customize it based on your preferences. This makes it fun to experiment with different ingredients.
  3. These bars can be easily made in a few steps, starting with a simple base of flour, oats, and butter, then topped with a rich nut mixture. They're perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.

Four Types of Cream

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. There are four main types of cream: single cream, double cream, crème fraîche, and soured cream, each with unique nutritional breakdowns.
  2. Double cream is concentrated single cream with high fat content, while soured cream is essentially off single cream.
  3. Crème fraîche is like a mix of single and double cream that has soured. Mixing these creams can lead to delicious results!

199 | Olive Crisis Update (is it over now?) | A Comprehensive Guide to Glass Management |

The Rotten Apple • 10 implied HN points • 28 Jul 25
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Olive oil is often targeted by fraudsters because it's valuable and has many grades, making it hard for people to tell what's real. Buying from trusted vendors can help reduce the risk of fraud.
  2. The olive oil industry faced a crisis due to climate change and diseases like Xylella fastidiosa, which caused significant crop losses. While harvests are recovering, ongoing challenges from pests and droughts remain.
  3. Recently, the number of reported olive oil fraud cases has increased, especially during times of high prices. As supplies improve and prices stabilize, fraud rates might go down, but olive oil will always be at risk.

The Mysterious Case of Outlier 17

Experimental Fat Loss • 106 implied HN points • 07 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Outlier 17 lost a significant amount of weight on the Half-Tato diet, which was only 50% potatoes and 50% regular food, with the main focus on how her approach ties into eliminating PUFAs, limiting protein intake, and focusing on a specific macronutrient.
  2. The Half-Tato diet study compared to other experiments led to observations that avoiding PUFAs, keeping protein intake low, and following a specific macro balance might contribute significantly to weight loss.
  3. Outlier 17's success might be due to factors like avoidance of PUFAs, low protein intake, and focus on a specific macro balance, indicating potential keys to effective weight loss.

How Movement is Transforming Cancer Treatment

Neuro Athletics • 9 implied HN points • 31 Jul 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Exercise can reduce cancer risk and improve treatment effectiveness. Just regular movement can help you feel better during and after treatment.
  2. When you exercise, your muscles release helpful chemicals that fight cancer. These work like natural medicine in your body.
  3. Just 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week can greatly improve health outcomes. Even small activities, like walking, can make a big difference.

Friday Funnies: The Homestretch

Who is Robert Malone • 37 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Eating mindfully and paying attention to food choices can lead to better health and energy levels. This is a habit that can become a natural part of life once established.
  2. Caloric restriction and routines around meals help maintain a healthy weight, similar to how pet owners manage their animals' diets. Just like pets, people can also benefit from controlled eating.
  3. The food we choose has a significant impact on our health. Learning to treat food as medicine can improve overall well-being and longevity.

126 | Is Alzheimer's a Foodborne Illness? (incredible new research) | Corruption in Food Supply Chains | Who ya Gonna Call...

The Rotten Apple • 73 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Alzheimer's disease may have a link to foodborne pathogens, such as _Helicobacter pylori_, found in raw milk, vegetables, and meat, potentially transmitted through contaminated food practices.
  2. Corruption in food supply chains poses serious risks to consumer safety and the environment, illustrated by cases like the China melamine milk scandal and the Brazil 'weak meat' scandal.
  3. Corruption in food supply chains comes in various forms like bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of functions, impacting food safety compliance and fair trade practices, highlighting the importance of transparency and strong enforcement measures.

197 | STEC On The Rise? | Insider Warning: Sugar Adulteration! |

The Rotten Apple • 10 implied HN points • 14 Jul 25
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. STEC infections are at a record high in Europe, but some of this might be due to better testing methods that can catch more cases.
  2. The most affected groups are young children and the elderly, who represent most of the serious cases and fatalities related to STEC.
  3. Preventing STEC infections still relies on good hygiene practices and proper cooking, as the sources of the bacteria in food and water have not changed.

Today and tomorrow

Inside Game • 19 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Striking a balance between short-term and long-term goals can be tough, so using systems can help minimize anxiety and focus on building routines.
  2. Implementing systems for fitness and nutrition, like committing to daily workouts and tracking calories, can lead to steady progress over the long-term.
  3. Taking small daily steps towards goals, allowing for breaks when needed, and finding a rewarding rhythm is key to balance present desires with future goals.

Outlive

Intentional Wisdom • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Focus on longevity by addressing the 4 main factors that impact health: cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's.
  2. Consider practical steps for a healthy lifestyle based on the latest science and information.
  3. Explore diverse content sources like podcasts and books to enrich knowledge and understanding.

Bumps Week

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. The author reminisces about a rowing event called Bumps Week, known for its chaotic and dangerous nature, where rowing boats race each other closely along a narrow river.
  2. Despite heavy drinking and indulging in unhealthy foods during Bumps Week, the author notices a surprising downward trend in body weight, leading to concerns about possible underlying health issues.
  3. The author reflects on the importance of taking care of health, considering the impact of alcohol consumption and the need to address potential weight loss with medical advice.

Rule One: No PUFAs

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) from vegetable oils may not directly cause weight gain, but they can disrupt the omega-6/omega-3 ratio in the body.
  2. Heating vegetable oils to high temperatures can lead to the formation of harmful compounds like aldehydes, making them potentially unhealthy choices for cooking.
  3. Modern animal fats like lard can contain high amounts of polyunsaturated fats due to livestock being fed on seed oils, which may have negative health implications.

How to Embellish a Simple Meal

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Consider making smaller, easily digested dinners since the body metabolizes food better in the morning.
  2. Ensure your diet includes enough healthy fats, which are crucial for overall health, like skin, hair, brain function, and metabolism.
  3. Try out recipes like Umami Butter, Bitchin' Sauce, and Savory Cheese Spread to add flavor and decadence to simple meals.

Four Months of the Heart Attack Diet

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Switching to a diet without PUFAs led to feeling better and a preference for home-cooked meals over processed foods
  2. Real food tastes much better than the processed alternatives, showing that the hyper-palatability theory of obesity may be incorrect
  3. Following a specific diet may result in weight gain, so it's important to track and measure outcomes regularly

What flew down the stairs

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Breathing properly can help decompress your spine. Inhaling expands your rib cage and can ease some of the pressure on your back.
  2. Bouncing can use gravity to your advantage. When you bounce, you tap into the natural energy that can help stretch and decompress the spine.
  3. Finding the right posture is key for a strong core. Flexing your core and relaxing your shoulders while breathing can help maintain a straight, strong spine.

ex150ish Water Weight Loss Period: Mild Headaches

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. During a water weight loss period when following a ketogenic diet, one might experience mild headaches due to electrolyte depletion.
  2. Ketosis, the process of burning fat for fuel and producing ketones, is a mechanism specific to humans to sustain brain function during low carbohydrate intake.
  3. Long-term ketosis may not be ideal, but it appears to be an evolutionary adaptation for humans during periods of carbohydrate scarcity.

A Digital Cohort on Personalized Nutrition

Digital Epidemiology • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🔬 Science Nutrition
  1. The study focused on personalized nutrition with a digital cohort of 1,000+ participants tracking various data for glucose level management.
  2. Developing a digital cohort requires intricate digital infrastructure and investment in user-friendly applications for high retention rates.
  3. Data quality assessment is crucial for multi-modal data collection, and the study achieved high completion rates with a focus on improving nutrition tracking.

Creatine 101

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Creatine is a substance naturally found in the body that helps improve muscular endurance, increase muscle mass, and even enhance cognitive function.
  2. Taking creatine can lead to benefits like being able to work out longer and harder, lift more weight, and improve focus.
  3. You can determine if creatine is working for you by monitoring an increase in strength, the ability to complete more reps, and potential weight gain from water retention.

Cargo Culting ex150: Proper Food Once A Day?

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Willpower is seen as a negative when it comes to weight loss in this perspective.
  2. Proper diet includes avoiding high-carb foods like bread, potatoes, and yams, and replacing them with nutrient-filled fats like double cream.
  3. Consider supplementing with a daily multivitamin to ensure essential micronutrients are not omitted from the diet.

Yes, You Have a Homeostat

The Heart Attack Diet • 19 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Animals need to maintain the right amount of stored fat for survival; too little makes them vulnerable, too much impairs movement and fighting abilities
  2. Having a homeostat helps animals regulate their fat levels and stay at their optimal weight consistently without much effort
  3. Different animals have different ideal fat percentages based on their needs and roles, and the homeostat system ensures they stay within these ranges

How Food Marketing Is Reinforcing Bad Habits

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🍲 Food & Drink Nutrition
  1. Eating before bed is unhealthy, yet 80% of Americans snack at night and $50 billion is spent on nighttime snacks per year.
  2. Big food companies are targeting the nighttime snacking market, despite the negative health impacts of eating before bed.
  3. nightfood, a company in the nighttime snacking category, uses deceptive marketing tactics to promote unhealthy snacking habits as a solution.

The Breakfast Cereal Addiction

Who is Robert Malone • 27 implied HN points • 30 Dec 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Breakfast cereals are often high in sugar and low in nutritional value, which can lead to unhealthy habits and obesity in both children and adults.
  2. Eating high-quality, whole foods like eggs can be beneficial, while the negative perception of eggs due to outdated cholesterol guidelines has contributed to poor dietary choices.
  3. The focus should be on the quality of food, not just quantity, to maintain a healthy weight and diet, with a recommendation to avoid ultra-processed foods.

How to think ahead like a guide

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Leaders need to think about what’s coming next, like planning where to camp or get water while hiking. This helps keep the group moving and prepared for anything that might happen.
  2. Personal planning is important too. If you know what you want to do next, you can avoid unhealthy choices, like eating too much sugar when you're bored.
  3. Planning can be fun and creative, like a dance routine. The more details you have, the more smoothly things can go in day-to-day life.

What I’m Doing Now

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition
  1. Austin is engaged and shared a humorous anecdote about the proposal. Rachael said yes!
  2. Austin signed up for Ironman 70.3 after a challenging experience surfing led him to focus on improving his swimming skills.
  3. Austin recently spent two weeks in Spain, enjoying various highlights like a cooking class, beach club, and more.