Posted by Admin | 5:58 AM

Let us assume that we collected data on the presence or absence of a trait (e.g., propensity toward risky behavior) in a population of indi...

Labels: costly traits, evolution, genes, genetics, omega-6, omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, research, Zahavian traits

Posted by Admin | 4:00 AM

Many readers of this blog have probably heard about the case of the man who ate approximately 25 eggs (20 to 30) per day for over 15 years (...

Labels: BMI, cholesterol, egg, longevity, obesity, omega-6, omega-6 to omega-3 ratio

Posted by Admin | 4:00 AM

Most relationships among variables in nature are nonlinear, frequently taking the form of a J curve. The figure below illustrates this type ...

Labels: J curve, nuts, omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, research, seed oils

Posted by Admin | 7:14 AM

The bar chart below shows the fat content of 1 sardine (38 g) canned in tomato sauce, and 2 fish oil softgels of the Nature Made brand. (The...

Labels: fish, fish oil, omega-3, omega-6, omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, sardines

Posted by Admin | 6:32 AM

Nuts are generally seen as good sources of protein and magnesium. The latter plays a number of roles in the human body, and is considered cr...

Labels: ALA, magnesium, monounsaturated fat, nuts, omega-3, omega-6, omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, saturated fat, vitamin E

Posted by Admin | 7:08 AM

Just a little note on the use of language. Clearly there is no such a thing as grain-fed or grass-fed beef, because one does not feed beef a...

Labels: grain-fed meat, grass-fed meat, inflammation, omega-3, omega-6, omega-6 to omega-3 ratio, research