Topic

Nutrition

13 articles
Articles
Older people in a Mediterranean village community sharing a meal — social connection as a longevity factor
Longevity

Blue Zones: The Secret of Longevity — and the Critique

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
4 min
Bowl of cooked legumes, tomatoes and whole grains on a dark table — the lectin foods Gundry vilifies
Nutrition

Steven Gundry & the Lectin Myth: A Fact-Check

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
5 min
Green smoothie with spinach, berries, chia seeds and avocado next to a high-speed blender on a bright kitchen counter
Nutrition

Smoothies & Longevity: Elixir of Life or Sugar Trap?

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
4 min
Halved marrow bones with a spoon, coarse sea salt and parsley on a dark slate board
Nutrition

Bone Marrow & Longevity: Adiponectin, Glycine, and Cellular Renewal

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
5 min
Everyday foods like rice, bread and banana next to teaspoons of sugar — hidden sugar and glycemic load.
Metabolism

Hidden Sugar: Why Starch Acts Like Sugar — and How to Lower Your Glycemic Load

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
4 min
Still life of nutrient-dense whole foods — eggs, sardines, liver, berries, leafy greens
Nutrition

Nutrient Density vs. Adequacy: Why Nutrition Science Needs More Humility

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
6 min
Processed meats with an ingredient list — nitrite and phosphate additives as an underrated health topic
Nutrition

Nitrite, Phosphates & the Nitrate Paradox in Meat

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
3 min
Two athletic women strength training (barbell squat, dumbbells) — aligning training and nutrition with the hormonal cycle
Women's Health

Cycle-Based Training & Nutrition: How Women Can Work With Their Hormones

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
2 min
Various sugar alternatives side by side — erythritol, xylitol, stevia, date paste, honey, honestly compared
Nutrition

Sugar Alternatives Compared: What Gut, Blood Sugar and the Studies Really Say

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
3 min
Two athletes celebrating a win at a world championship — success built on consistent systems
Mindset & Behavior

The Motivation Trap: Why Systems and Habits Change You – Not Motivation

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
4 min
Red blood cells streaming through a vessel — nitric oxide controls how wide vessels open
Cardiovascular

Nitric Oxide (NO): The Molecule That Keeps Your Blood Vessels Young

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
4 min
Brain visualization with sugar symbolism — insulin resistance accelerates brain aging
Metabolism

Keto, Insulin Resistance and the Aging Brain: Why Ketones Are the 'Clean' Fuel

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
5 min
Immune cells attacking a cancer cell — microscopic visualization
Cancer & Immunity

Cancer, the Immune System and Longevity: How We Heal Ourselves Daily

Nils GregersenNils GregersenFounder & author · Longevity enthusiast
4 min