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[–] jet@hackertalks.com 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Yeah, most people want a quick usable answer and not starting a research journey

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The 54-pound (25-kilogram) rock named NWA 16788 was discovered in the Sahara Desert in Niger by a meteorite hunter in November 2023, after having been blown off the surface of Mars by a massive asteroid strike and traveling 140 million miles (225 million kilometers) to Earth, according to Sotheby’s

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

this is really cool! I hadn't realized

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_to_Lie_with_Statistics

I remember reading this book when i was young and impressionable, valuable life lesson

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

if you want an example of his "persona" I can think of no better video then this: https://youtu.be/BVbs6gux5vE

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

kidney stones are calcium oxalates (typically). I'm glad you have solved kidney stones! Just drink more water.

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

Correct! glucose and vitamin c both compete with the GLUT-4 transporter.... if you dont have excessive glucose, then you don't have excessive competition. This is why the zero-carb diet avoids scurvy!

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah... that is how big empires fall I suppose. complacency

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

she isn't selling supplements, just the recommendation to avoid oxalates in your food.

If you want paperwork:

paperworkhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=oxalate+symptoms

If you don't want to buy her book, or if your too lazy to pirate it, and you can't be bothered to watch the interview.... I'll give you the TLDR: Oxalates kinda suck, but most people don't care until they get a kidney stone. If you are concerned then don't eat food with oxalates in it.

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Summary

In this detailed and informative interview on the Low Carb Ancestral Living channel, host Pym Johnson revisits the topic of oxalates with expert Sally K. Norton, a well-known advocate and researcher on oxalate toxicity and healing. The conversation delves deep into the chemistry, physiology, and health implications of oxalates—naturally occurring compounds in many plants—and their impact on human health, especially in relation to chronic diseases, kidney stones, and systemic inflammation. Sally explains the dual nature of oxalates as acids and salts, their formation of nano- and micro-crystals in the body, and how these crystals can accumulate in various tissues causing oxidative stress, inflammation, and damage to organs such as kidneys, bones, joints, and glands.

The discussion also covers which foods are high in oxalates, including popular leafy greens, nuts, seeds, grains, and certain fruits like kiwi and raspberries, while emphasizing the importance of avoiding these for those sensitive or poisoned by oxalates. Sally explains why some plant foods historically considered healthy can be problematic due to their oxalate content, and shares practical advice on managing oxalate intake, including food preparation techniques and dietary choices.

Sally further discusses symptoms linked with oxalate poisoning, which range from joint pain, arthritis, skin issues, fungal infections, fatigue, migraines, neurological symptoms, to pelvic pain and urinary problems. She highlights the complexity of healing from oxalate toxicity, which can be prolonged and involve “healing reactions” such as flares in symptoms, exhaustion, and the necessity of adequate rest.

The interview also touches on the controversial topic of high-dose vitamin C and its relationship to oxalate production, the role of sex hormones in oxalate-related kidney stone risks, and the limitations of probiotics or gut microbiota modifications in fully resolving oxalate toxicity. Sally emphasizes the importance of mineral repletion, particularly through supplementation or mineral baths, to support detoxification and mitigate symptoms.

Finally, Sally talks about her upcoming book Toxic Superfoods, online support groups, and consultations, encouraging people to approach oxalate issues with informed caution, patience, and gradual dietary adjustments.

Highlights

  • 🧪 Oxalates are water-soluble acids and salts that can form harmful crystals in the body, affecting bones, kidneys, joints, and connective tissues.
  • 🥬 Common high-oxalate foods include spinach, chard, beet greens, nuts (especially almonds, cashews, peanuts), quinoa, buckwheat, sweet potatoes, and chocolate.
  • ⚠️ Oxalate toxicity symptoms are diverse and can mimic other chronic conditions: arthritis, migraines, skin rashes, fungal infections, fatigue, and urinary tract irritation.
  • 💊 High-dose vitamin C (oral or IV) can increase oxalate production and worsen crystal formation, cautioning against indiscriminate mega-dosing.
  • 💤 Detoxification from oxalates is a slow process that can cause symptom flares and exhaustion; sleep and rest are critical components of healing.
  • 🧂 Mineral supplementation and mineral baths can support detoxification and alleviate symptoms by replenishing depleted calcium, magnesium, potassium, and citrate.
  • 🚫 Probiotics alone cannot fix oxalate toxicity because the gut ecosystem complexity and environmental factors prevent full restoration of oxalate-degrading bacteria.

Key Insights

  • 🔬 Oxalate Chemistry and Biological Impact: Oxalates exist as oxalic acid or oxalate salts, which can bind to minerals like calcium and magnesium to form tiny insoluble crystals. These crystals precipitate in body tissues, causing inflammation and oxidative stress that undermine cellular function, especially in mitochondria, connective tissue, and glands. This explains the widespread systemic effects beyond just kidney stones, including fatigue, joint pain, and neurological symptoms.

  • 🥗 Dietary Sources and Evolutionary Mismatch: Many popular “healthy” plant foods contain high levels of bioavailable oxalates, which humans are not evolutionarily adapted to consume in large quantities. The presence of oxalates in seeds and fruits serves as plant defense “micro-weaponry” to deter herbivores. Modern diets rich in nuts, dark leafy greens, and gluten-free grains can inadvertently overload the body with oxalates, leading to chronic poisoning symptoms.

  • Oxalate Toxicity Mimics Chronic Illnesses: Symptoms of oxalate poisoning are often mistaken for autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia, or other chronic syndromes. The immune system reacts to nano-crystals by causing inflammation in joints, connective tissues, bladder, and skin. This inflammation and oxidative stress interfere with cellular signaling, especially calcium signaling, which is critical for cell metabolism and repair.

  • 🛑 Vitamin C Overuse Can Worsen Oxalate Load: Vitamin C metabolizes into oxalic acid, so excessive vitamin C intake—particularly intravenous high-dose therapy—can exacerbate oxalate crystal formation in tissues and veins, causing fibrosis and vascular damage. This is a caution against indiscriminate use of vitamin C supplements without considering oxalate toxicity risks.

  • 🕰️ Healing is a Long-Term Process with Flare-Ups: Oxalate crystals lodged in bones, joints, and organs can take years to clear. Detoxification often triggers immune responses and symptom “healing reactions,” such as rashes, arthritis flares, headaches, and exhaustion. Understanding this pattern helps patients stay patient and avoid discouragement during recovery.

  • 💧 Mineral Balance is Crucial for Prevention and Healing: Oxalates rob the body of essential minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium), contributing to bone loss, kidney stones, and systemic dysfunction. Supplementing with mineral salts like potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, and using mineral baths can restore mineral balance, alkalinity, and prevent stone formation. Adjusting urinary pH and citrate levels is key to protecting kidney health during oxalate detox.

  • 🌿 Gut Microbiome Interventions Are Insufficient Alone: While gut bacteria can degrade some oxalates, the complexity of the human microbiome and environmental insults prevent the microbiome from fully protecting against oxalate poisoning. Attempts to “fix” oxalate problems solely with probiotics or microbiome therapies have not succeeded clinically, emphasizing that dietary management and mineral support remain foundational.

Additional Context and Practical Takeaways

  • Avoiding high oxalate foods like spinach, nuts, sweet potatoes, and chocolate is the first step for those with symptoms or history of oxalate toxicity.
  • A gradual reduction in oxalate intake is advisable to prevent overwhelming the kidneys with oxalate mobilized from tissues.
  • Incorporating small amounts of certain carbohydrates like low-oxalate vegetables, rice, or sweet potatoes can help modulate the oxalate detoxification process and alleviate exhaustion.
  • Monitoring symptoms such as joint pain, urinary discomfort, skin issues, and neurological disturbances can indicate oxalate load and detox activity.
  • Support groups, educational resources, and professional guidance—such as Sally Norton’s online classes and consultations—are valuable for navigating the complexity of oxalate issues.
  • The upcoming book Toxic Superfoods promises a comprehensive, accessible resource for understanding oxalates and managing related health issues.

The interview is a vital resource for anyone struggling with unexplained chronic symptoms, kidney stones, or those interested in the lesser-known impacts of diet on long-term health. It empowers listeners to take control of their health by recognizing oxalate toxicity as a real and addressable problem with proper knowledge, patience, and support.

Just finished the episode, it was interesting, especially when she went through the different manifestations people experience. I did take a look at pubmed, not too much research outside of stones being published.

I am happy that my zero-carb approach avoids this entirely.

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I'd add carbohydrates to the list of culprits. Sugar (raw, refined, etc) and Carbohydrates both end up in the blood stream as glucose, so as far as insulin response goes they are equivalent.

Can someone consume carbohydrates and maintain health? Sure! Is it helping them do so? not so much.

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 1 points 3 weeks ago

One problem with detecting oxalic acid is its not usually in the blood stream (i.e. waiting in the adipocytes)

I've only heard of people doing carnivore reporting Oxalate dumping. Though the protocol seems to be to introduce a small amount of oxalates in the diet to prevent dumping when inconvenient.

 

Fewer than 1% of patients with type 1 diabetes achieve normal glycemic control (glycated hemoglobin [HbA1c] < 5.7%/ < 39 mmol/mol). Additionally, exogenous insulin administration often causes “iatrogenic hyperinsulinemia,” leading to whole-body insulin resistance and increased risk of cardiovascular complications. We present data on the clinical efficacy and safety of a long-term (10-year) ketogenic diet (≤50 g carbohydrates/day) therapy in a patient with type 1 diabetes. The use of a ketogenic diet resulted in successful glycemic control, assessed by HbA1c (5.5%; 36.6 mmol/mol), continuous glucose monitoring median glucose (98 mg/dL; 5.4 mmol/L), and glucose time-in-range of 70 to 180 mg/dL (90%) without acute glycemic complications. In conjunction, there was a** 43% decrease in daily insulin requirements**. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol increased, whereas small-dense low-density lipoprotein was in the normal range (<90 nmol/L). No adverse effects were observed on thyroid function, kidney function, or bone mineral density. This case report demonstrates that a long-term ketogenic diet in a person with type 1 diabetes has considerable therapeutic benefits.

Full Text: https://doi.org/10.1210/jcemcr/luae102

 

Carnivore Dieters are always looking for another way to save money on meat. The Chuck roll is a great versatile cut that is way cheaper than ribeyes, or filet mignons. On the Carnivore diet you can quickly get tired of the same old thing. In this video, I show you where you can buy one and more importantly how to portion it into steaks, roasts and how to make your own fresh ground beef. This one cut is a Carnivore’s best friend.

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Carnivore Dieters: This Cut Of Meat Will Save You Lots Of Money

In this video, Chuck from Butcher Wizard demonstrates how to break down a chuck roll into various cuts of meat, catering especially to those following the carnivore diet. He emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and versatility of the chuck roll, showcasing how to derive steaks, ground beef, and roasts from a single cut. Throughout the video, viewers learn about the different techniques for butchering, the best places to find chuck rolls, and tips for preparing the meat.

Key Points

Introduction to the Carnivore Diet

The video introduces the carnivore diet, which emphasizes consuming only meat. Chuck presents a friendly introduction to the concept while encouraging viewers to learn how to efficiently break down a chuck roll.

Breaking Down the Chuck Roll

Chuck explains the process of breaking down the chuck roll, highlighting its location on the animal and the different cuts that can be derived from it, including steaks, roasts, and ground beef. He emphasizes the roll's flavor and versatility.

Cost Efficiency of Chuck Cuts

The video showcases the cost-effectiveness of using a chuck roll compared to more expensive cuts like ribeye. Chuck mentions paying only $4.68 per pound for this particular cut, enabling viewers to save money on their carnivore diet.

Where to Buy Chuck Rolls

Chuck suggests several places to buy whole chuck rolls, including Costco, Sam's Club, and local butcher shops. He encourages viewers to ask for chuck rolls at their local grocery stores, even if it's less common.

Tools Needed for Butchering

The video outlines the necessary tools for butchering the chuck roll, emphasizing the importance of a good cutting board and long knives. Chuck mentions his own collection of butcher knives that viewers can purchase.

Preparing Meat for Grinding

Chuck demonstrates how to prepare the meat for grinding, explaining which parts are suitable for ground beef and how to properly cube the meat. He shares tips about maintaining the meat's cold temperature during the grinding process.

Final Result and Storage Tips

After completing the butchering, Chuck showcases the final cuts of meat, including beef steaks, Chuck roasts, and ground beef. He advises viewers on proper storage techniques, such as vacuum sealing the meat to preserve its freshness.

 

I really like Phils very slow and realistic talking style.

He strikes me as a very normal person, not exaggerating, good recall of his entire journey.

He does talk a little slowly.

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I Ate ONLY Salads for 3 Days... It Backfired Fast.

Phil shares his transformative journey from a high-carb diet to the carnivore diet, detailing his experiences of weight loss, health improvements, and lifestyle changes over nearly two years.

Key Points

Start of Journey

Phil began his health transformation at 315 pounds while coaching a basketball team, trying a short salad-only diet for three days, which resulted in a weight gain of three pounds, leading him to explore the carnivore diet.

Introduction to Carnivore Diet

After his wife found out about the carnivore diet, Phil decided to try it, abandoning a salad-based approach in favor of steaks, which led to initial weight loss and increased energy.

Significant Weight Loss

Over six months of strict carnivore eating, Phil lost 80 pounds, improving his overall health and reducing his reliance on medications for blood pressure and sleep apnea.

Health Improvements

Phil experienced significant improvements in health markers: he got off blood pressure medication and CPAP machine for sleep apnea, and he stopped suffering from kidney stones and gout.

Diet Composition

His carnivore diet primarily included eggs, bacon, steak, and butter, while avoiding sugar and processed foods, which he found to improve both physical and mental health.

Challenges and Adaptation

Phil faced cravings in the early stages of his diet but adapted successfully, also discussing intermittent fasting and the mental aspects of changing his eating habits.

Positive Feedback and Lifestyle Changes

His personal transformation led to curiosity from friends and family, fostering discussions about the benefits of the carnivore lifestyle.

Advocacy and Community

Phil aims to spread awareness of the carnivore diet, encouraging others to give it a try, especially highlighting its holistic health benefits beyond weight loss.

 

Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients have been shown to possess an altered gut microbiome. Diet is a well-established modulator of the microbiome, and thus, dietary interventions might have a beneficial effect on CRC. An attenuating effect of the ketogenic diet (KD) on CRC cell growth has been previously observed, however the role of the gut microbiome in driving this effect remains unknown. Here, we describe a reduced colonic tumor burden upon KD consumption in a CRC mouse model with a humanized microbiome. Importantly, we demonstrate a causal relationship through microbiome transplantation into germ-free mice, whereby alterations in the gut microbiota were maintained in the absence of continued selective pressure from the KD. Specifically, we identify a shift toward bacterial species that produce stearic acid in ketogenic conditions, whereas consumers were depleted, resulting in elevated levels of free stearate in the gut lumen. This microbial product demonstrates tumor-suppressing properties by inducing apoptosis in cancer cells and decreasing colonic Th17 immune cell populations. Taken together, the beneficial effects of the KD are mediated through alterations in the gut microbiome, including, among others, increased stearic acid production, which in turn significantly reduces intestinal tumor growth.

Full Paper https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-56678-0

 

Omni and I discuss how we can transform the way we experience death—highlighting how thoughtful preparation can ease the transition for both the dying and their loved ones. We also explore the emotional and spiritual empowerment that can come from facing mortality with intention. Be sure to watch the full interview to learn more.

Omni Kitts Ferrara is a birth and end-of-life doula, registered nurse, and the Director of Education at INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association). With deep experience supporting individuals through both birth and death, she is passionate about reshaping our approach to mortality. Omni trains doulas in diverse settings—from hospices to prisons—while advocating for compassionate, accessible, and equitable end-of-life care.

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Why Planning and Discussing Death Is Required for Optimal Wellness – Omni Kitts Ferrera

In this video, Judy Cho interviews Omni Kitts Ferrer about the importance of discussing and planning for death as a means to optimize wellness and ease the dying process for individuals and their families. They explore the role of end-of-life doulas, the nuances of death planning, and how preparing for death can lead to less grief and more empowerment for both the dying and their loved ones. Judy emphasizes that confronting death is vital for holistic health and encourages open conversations about it.

Key Points

The Importance of Discussing Death

Death is often considered a taboo subject, yet discussing it openly can help individuals and families prepare for the inevitable. Open conversations around death can transform fear into empowerment and understanding.

Role of the End-of-Life Doula

An end-of-life doula provides support and guidance to individuals and families during the dying process. They help facilitate conversations about end-of-life preferences, provide comfort, and assist with grief processing.

Empowerment Through Planning

Preparing for death through advance planning can lessen the emotional burden on families. Open discussions about preferences and desires can lead to a smoother transition, reducing the potential for regret and uncertainty.

Changing Perceptions of Death

Societal attitudes towards death are slowly changing, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, which highlighted the importance of having support during dying. Many are now seeking to understand and discuss death more openly.

Grief as a Change Process

Grief is fundamentally about accepting change and impermanence. Engaging with the concept of mortality can lead to meaningful shifts in life choices and priorities.

 

Having just suffered a major carving attack yesterday (I won), this video touches on the very important topics of controlling urges. It's a super short 4m video.


How To Stop My Food Cravings For Good Are your cravings controlling you? In this video, Dr. Tony Hampton breaks down the real root cause of cravings—and it’s not just about willpower. Learn how ultra-processed foods hijack your brain's reward system, how dopamine drives the craving cycle, and how to finally rewire your brain for long-term control.

Using stories, science, and simple tools, Dr. Hampton helps you understand the dopamine-craving loop, the roles of stress, sleep, hormones, and gut health, and the power of nutrition—especially low-carb and carnivore diets—to quiet food noise and restore peace of mind.

You’ll also hear about Lisa, a patient whose nightly ice cream habit felt impossible to break—until she discovered what was really going on inside her brain.

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How To Stop My Food Cravings For Good

Dr. Tony Hampton discusses how to effectively manage and overcome food cravings by understanding their root causes, particularly in the brain, and provides strategies for rewiring mindset around food. He emphasizes the impact of diet, sleep, stress hormones, and food marketing in creating cravings, and suggests practical steps to break the cycle of addiction to sugar and processed foods.

Key Points

Cravings are a brain issue, not just stomach hunger.

Dr. Hampton explains that cravings are driven by brain circuits rather than merely physical hunger. The brain has been conditioned to seek out rewarding foods, leading to behaviors that resemble addiction.

Stop the cycle by removing triggers.

He advises removing food triggers from the home environment. If unwanted food isn't available, it's less likely to be consumed, thereby helping to break the cycle of cravings.

Focus on nourishing foods.

Emphasizing the importance of consuming protein, healthy fats, and whole foods, Dr. Hampton recommends low carb and carnivore diets as effective strategies to stabilize blood sugar levels and reduce cravings.

Resist cravings to weaken brain circuits.

By resisting cravings and replacing them with healthier habits, individuals can weaken the neural pathways that reinforce cravings, ultimately leading to a reduction in their frequency.

Dopamine fast to reset taste sensitivity.

He introduces the concept of a dopamine fast— abstaining from sugar and processed foods for three days—which can help recalibrate taste buds and reduce cravings for hyper-palatable foods.

Avoid moderation traps.

Dr. Hampton cautions against the idea of moderating unhealthy foods, arguing that such a tactic can perpetuate the craving. Instead, consistent effort is required to break free from addiction.

Encourage self-compassion and resetting.

If someone slips up, they should avoid self-judgment and instead focus on resetting their habits. Understanding the root causes helps combat guilt and regain control over food choices.

 

I'm posting this here not for the topic of Veganism, but how this presenter critiques Carnivore as a right wing sensation.

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‘Wellness’ is destroying veganism. Here’s why.

In this video, Earthling Ed critiques the rise of extreme wellness trends that contradict vegan principles, focusing on how certain wellness influencers have shifted from plant-based to animal-centric diets, promoting harmful and unscientific practices. He argues that this trend undermines the credibility of veganism and criticizes the superficiality of the wellness industry, emphasizing the impact on animal rights and the science of nutrition.

Key Points

Extreme diets and mislabeling of veganism

Many people who claim to have been vegan often practiced extreme diets such as fruitarianism or raw detox diets, which are not representative of a balanced, healthy vegan lifestyle. These misrepresentations lead to misconceptions about veganism, with some declaring their health was harmed by veganism when it was actually due to unhealthy practices.

Wellness as a contrarian movement

The concept of wellness often revolves around rejecting mainstream health guidelines and institutions, creating a culture that embraces unscientific practices under the guise of individuality and specialness. This quest for uniqueness can lead individuals down harmful paths that contradict genuine well-being.

The wellness to animal abuse pipeline

As some influencers move away from plant-based diets to promote carnivorous practices, there’s a trend of glorifying animal exploitation in wellness narratives. This shift emphasizes harmful eating habits that perpetuate suffering for animals, all while masking it under wellness terminology.

Cognitive dissonance in wellness culture

There exists a significant cognitive dissonance within the wellness community, where individuals simultaneously reject evidence-based practices while endorsing dangerous pseudoscientific claims. This leads to acceptance of harmful dietary practices under the pretense of personal authenticity and wellness.

Influencers and harmful narratives

Social media influencers peddle anecdotal evidence and unscientific claims that can mislead their audiences. The attractiveness of personal stories often overshadows scientific evidence, creating a culture where unsupported health claims gain traction.

Critique of celebrity wellness brands

Brands like Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop promote pseudoscientific products while lacking transparency or evidence for their health claims. This commercialization of health ideas exploits societal anxieties and reinforces problematic eating habits.

Impact on the animal rights movement

The rise of contradictory wellness practices threatens the ethical basis of veganism by promoting the idea that wellness can come from products involving animal suffering. This undermines the animal rights advocacy that many vegans stand for.

 

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What Happened to North Korea's Warship?

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This video discusses the failed launch of North Korea's second guided missile destroyer, the Hanbok, which experienced a catastrophic mishap during its launch on May 21, 2025. Experts analyze the circumstances surrounding the launch, the potential reasons behind the failure, and the implications for North Korea's military capabilities.

Key Points

Overview of the Warship Launch

The video begins with a recap of North Korea's announcement on May 22, 2025, regarding a catastrophic accident during the launch of their second guided missile destroyer, the Hanbok. The discussion highlights the significance of the event in the context of North Korea's naval capabilities.

Details of the First Warship Launch

The first destroyer, Choan, was successfully launched, showcasing several modern features such as vertical launch systems and a UAV landing deck. Experts note the presence of a Russian-designed air defense system onboard, indicating potential foreign assistance in North Korea's military development.

Technical Failure During the Launch

The main focus shifts to the failed launch of the Hanbok, detailing how it was improperly launched from a shipyard known for smaller vessels. The vessel got stuck on the slipway due to incomplete outfitting and possibly inadequate maintenance of launching equipment.

Political Motivations Behind the Launch

Analysis reveals that the rushed timeline for the launch, likely influenced by Kim Jong-un's desire for a dramatic demonstration of military prowess, may have contributed to the mishap. The officials highlight the risks tied to political pressure in military operations.

Response and Recovery Efforts

Following the failure, North Korean officials attempted rapid recovery measures using flotation balloons, indicating awareness of the potential for international scrutiny. Experts suggest that while the incident represents a setback, it does not reflect a design flaw in the ship itself.

Implications for North Korea's Military Capabilities

The discussion wraps up with reflections on how this incident may affect North Korea's broader military objectives. Despite the setback, experts assert that the military ambitions of North Korea remain intact, with ongoing developments in their naval and missile capabilities.

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The Sugar diet is making the social media rounds.

This is a no fat, high carbohydrate diet.

Just like the rice diet : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_diet

The potato diet, and the McDougal diet, the fruitarian diet

From what I can tell the principal mechanism of action is avoiding Randle cycle cross inhibition (not a cycle) which avoids systemic inflammation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randle_cycle

In this video Jesus goes over the reported effects of the high carb no fat diets and plausible mechanical effects in the context of muscle gain.

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Why the Sugar Diet

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Dr. Jesus Vega discusses the controversial Sugar Diet, exploring its potential benefits and drawbacks. He shares insights from Mark Bell's protocol, which restricts other food types while allowing fruits and sugars for a limited period each week. The conversation highlights how this diet aims to promote fat burning while minimizing muscle loss. Additionally, he cautions against relying solely on this diet for long-term health, noting possible negative effects on insulin sensitivity and metabolic health, as well as the need for balanced nutrition.

Key Points

Introduction to Sugar Diet

The Sugar Diet has gained popularity, with Mark Bell promoting a specific protocol. The discussion highlights that this diet includes consuming fruits, fruit juices, honey, and some candies over several days to push the metabolism into fat-burning.

Benefits of Sugar Diet

The Sugar Diet may help with weight loss without significant muscle loss. The diet aims to promote fat burning by limiting fat intake and allowing the body to use stored fat as energy, potentially making exercise easier during sugar fasting.

Difference from Other Diets

Unlike the Keto diet, which trains the body to burn dietary fat, the Sugar Diet relies on sugar and internal fat stores. This can lead to less muscle loss than traditional fasting, but there are potential long-term consequences.

Hormonal Effects

This diet could balance between fat-burning and muscle retention through hormonal influences, specifically increasing fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) but potentially decreasing insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), impacting muscle growth.

Caveats and Risks

Despite short-term benefits, the long-term sustainability and health impacts of the Sugar Diet are uncertain. Concerns include metabolic flexibility, insulin sensitivity, nutrient deficiencies, and the risk of developing unhealthy eating patterns.

Call for Research

The Sugar Diet lacks extensive scientific testing to support its claims. Dr. Vega emphasizes the need for more data on its long-term effects and the importance of not neglecting overall health in favor of short-term results.

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Supplies Wooden spoon or whisk Nonstick pan

Ingredients Eggs (I like Vital Farms, less histamine reaction) Butter - 1/2T minimum per egg Salt

In a cold pan, slowly mix together eggs and butter over low-medium heat until just combined. Salt to taste.

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Carnivore Slutty Eggs: Recipe and Tutorial

In this video, Jacie from Lady Carnivory shares her favorite recipe for 'slutty eggs', a unique take on scrambled eggs that uses a French slow scrambling technique to create creamy, buttery eggs. She provides a detailed overview of the ingredients, methods, and troubleshooting tips for perfecting the dish.

Key Points

Introduction to Slutty Eggs

Jacie introduces herself and explains what 'slutty eggs' are, highlighting their differences from traditional scrambled eggs in flavor, texture, and preparation method.

Cooking Technique

The video describes the cooking technique for slutty eggs, involving mixing eggs and butter in a cold non-stick pan and slowly heating them to achieve a creamy and emulsified consistency.

Ingredient Tips

Jacie emphasizes the importance of using at least half a tablespoon of butter per egg to ensure a rich flavor and creamy texture, along with suggesting to salt the eggs after they are cooked.

Troubleshooting

She provides troubleshooting tips, including ensuring the use of a non-stick pan, stirring at low temperatures to avoid white bits in the eggs, and achieving a consistent yellow color throughout.

Serving Suggestions

At the end, she shares a hack for enhancing the dish with crispy bits of egg that can be scraped off the pan as a topping.

Engagement with Viewers

Jacie encourages viewers to try the recipe, engage with comments about their favorite egg recipes, and subscribe to her channel for more content.

 

Very-low-calorie diets (VLCDs) are used to treat obesity, often in a non-clinical setting, and the typical formulation of a minimum of 50 g carbohydrates daily can induce a mild dietary ketosis. This clinically benign state is sometimes confused with the non-metabolically adapted state of ketoacidosis, and this misunderstanding may lead to the rejection of VLCDs as a suitable obesity treatment. This paper summarises and discusses the difference between physiological ketosis and pathological ketoacidosis, the benefits of ketosis-inducing weight-loss regimen such as VLCDs and why ketoacidosis should never be the diagnosis in a non-type 1 diabetic on a carbohydrate-restricted diet.

Paper https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-3010.2011.01916.x

Full Paper on scihub

 

Zack wrote a article for esquire on the topic, if you prefer to read his journey: https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/health/a64792258/carnivore-diet-benefits-essay-2025/

Zackary Peck, 33, grew up between Los Angeles and New York. During his twenties, he lost his way with drugs and alcohol, forgoing many opportunities that had been presented to him on a silver platter. Four years ago, he was lucky enough to find sobriety and since then, has been actively seeking out health with the same passion that he sought destruction before. For the first three of those years, he was living on grilled chicken breasts, steamed broccoli, and brown rice, or an equivalent of that. He never found the meals to be satiating, nor did he ever achieve the results or energy he wanted. He then found the carnivore diet and wow did it work. His wife is also on the carnivorous journey and they feel the results have been so incredible that they'd credit the diet with saving their marriage. Zackary has written a story for Esquire magazine about how this diet has saved their marriage which is due to come out in in a few weeks. Zackary feels proud of his past, loves today, and is excited for the future.

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Addiction and Marriage Struggles, How Carnivore Saved Their Relationship | Dr. Shawn Baker & Zackary

In this podcast episode, Zackary Peck shares his transformative journey with the carnivore diet, detailing how it not only improved his health but also positively impacted his marriage. After struggling with addiction and mental health issues, Zack and his wife found that this restrictive diet fostered better communication and emotional stability in their relationship while also addressing their individual health concerns.

Key Points

Zackary's background and struggles

Zackary Peck, who grew up in Los Angeles and New York, struggled with substance abuse in his twenties. After getting sober, he felt exhausted on conventional diets and sought out something that would help him and his wife with their physical and mental well-being.

Transition to the carnivore diet

After researching dietary options, Zack discovered the carnivore diet, which emphasizes meat consumption. He found it suited his needs for simplicity and satiety, leading him to adopt it without any cheat days for over a year.

Impact on marriage and emotional health

Both Zack and his wife's mental health improved significantly after starting the diet. Zack reported that it saved their rocky marriage, enabling healthier communication and emotional connections, fostering a sense of togetherness.

Health benefits observed

Zack noted several health improvements, including weight loss, increased energy levels, resolution of eczema, and better skin health. The simplicity of the diet helped him regain control over his eating habits.

Lifestyle changes and family dynamics

Zack and his wife instilled a 'quality food' rule for their children, promoting healthy eating without enforcing strict dietary rules. Their experiences on the diet have positively influenced their family's behavior and overall temperament.

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