Science surrounding lectin-free diets
Before you heal someone: Hippocrates' uncomfortable question
“Are you ready to give up what makes you sick?” Tobias on the radical Hippocrates quote and why true healing begins with personal responsibility.
Fluoroquinolone side effects: EMA warning & Dear Doctor letters
After a routine course of fluoroquinolones, everything changed for me. I, Tobias, narrowly escaped permanent damage. This experience motivates me: I want to protect you from "floxing." Read here wh...
A complete blood count and how it is often inadequately interpreted
During my family vacation, at dinner in a restaurant, I sat at a large table, my children happily spooned away, and I chatted with other travelers about healthy eating. If someo...
Ketones & MCT Oil: How BHB can protect against infections
New studies show that the ketone body BHB from fasting or MCT oil can inhibit the growth of pathogens – an exciting approach for metabolic health.
Why C8 MCT (caprylic acid) is three times more ketogenic than other MCTs
Why C8 MCT is the most effective ketone booster: Caprylic acid has a faster and stronger ketogenic effect than other MCT fats.
Substitute lectin-free ingredients
Which ingredients can be substituted? Discover healthy alternatives and substitution options for a conscious, everyday diet.
Fruit, sugar & lectins: Why juicing can make sense
Juicing fruit: Less sugar, more control? The science behind fiber and lectin-free diets.
The Value of Food: An Ode to Food
Why food is more than just filler: An ode to conscious nutrition, value, origin and appreciation of our food.
Eat lectin-free food at restaurants, while traveling, or at friends' houses
Eating lectin-free – possible everywhere: Whether at a restaurant, while traveling, or at a friend's house – with the right knowledge and a little preparation, you can easily implement a lectin-fr...
What do fasting, MCT oil, keto, and beta-hydroxybutyrate have in common?
To understand the context, let's first examine the following: WHY IS FASTING HEALTHY? Put simply, our bodies can use fats, carbohydrates, and proteins to generate energy. Proteins a...
FIRST OF ALL: WHAT IS ACRYLAMIDE? Wikipedia states the following: "Details regarding the influence of acrylamide on human metabolism are still largely unexplored. Two mechanisms of acti...
But tomatoes are so healthy, aren't they? Why they're an absolute no-go in a lectin-free diet.
Let's be honest: When we think of healthy eating, what image comes to mind? Most often it's a colorful salad with a plump, deep red tomato gleaming in the center. From a young age, we'v...
Blood glucose measurement and laboratory parameters
There are various parameters related to blood sugar that provide information about metabolic health.
Is LECTIN-FREE the same as GLUTEN-FREE?
Lectins are proteins found in plants that—to put it simply—protect them from predators or, for example, ensure that their seeds are preserved from digestion in the digestive tract of mammals. Glute...
Do we need carbohydrates, in which foods are they found, and how does their consumption affect the human body? Are all carbohydrates the same, or are there differences?
Cholesterol and Omega 3 - who's the good guy now?
EVIL FAT. EVIL SCHNITZEL. CHOLESTEROL AND THE FAT SAGA. When you have a routine check-up with your family doctor, your cholesterol (total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol) and blood lipids (...
Climbing for longevity & brainpower – health, strength & mind
Discover how climbing not only improves physical strength and grip, but can also have positive effects on health, longevity, and cognitive performance. Tips, studies & practical insights.
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