Is sugar toxic?
I remember one of my mentors in surgical residency made a very important distinction for me. He said, “Peter, never…
Thank you, Woody
I’m probably one of the few people my age who still stays in touch with his high school teachers and…
Is a low fat diet best for weight loss?
I know many of you are awaiting Part II of the mini-series on ketosis, but I’d like to digress briefly…
Introduction to Superstarch – Part II
In part II of this series, as promised, I interviewed one of the nations top trainers of professional athletes to…
Introduction to Superstarch – Part I
Occasionally, I have alluded to a product I use to improve my athletic performance. This product, derived from corn starch,…
What I actually eat, part II – “IFIK” (circa Q3 2012)
Note to readers: This post was written in September of 2012. PLEASE do not ask me why I eat ‘this’…
Hey Peter, what does your daughter eat?
If there’s one question I get asked often, it’s this one. And I understand why. Anyone who knows me, and…
How did we come to believe saturated fat and cholesterol are bad for us?
There aren’t too many topics that really get me riled up anymore. I’m too old and too busy to care…