Our biology can be easily hijacked by modern, processed foods and my recent experience caused me to reconsider the concept of food addiction. High-carbohydrate and ultra-processed foods can trigger addictive-like responses in the brain, leading to cravings, overeating, and poor metabolic health. Cutting back on these foods and focusing on real, unprocessed food can help reduce food addiction symptoms, improve mental well-being, and support sustainable weight management. I consider how to do this.

I’ve recently learned that higher than normal carbohydrate intake improved my physical performance and recovery during a two-day bikepacking event compared to previous under-fueled attempts. However, my improved endurance came with digestive discomfort and post-event food cravings. My experience highlights the balance between fueling for performance and maintaining metabolic flexibility…both matters of a personalised nutrition strategy.

Strenuous exercise needs carbohydrate fueling, especially if you consume a healthy, low carbohydrate diet. This is how I’m trying to reach my exercise potential…

Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to lose weight when eating a recommended high carbohydrate diet? We’re not doing anything wrong. Quite the reverse, on such a diet our body is evolved to gain weight.

This is not a product endorsement, just a heads-up to an electrolyte mix I like.

There are many large myths surrounding nutrition and human health. This is a quick summary of what I’ve learned about the state of nutritional science since starting this blog and how I’m going to proceed in 2024.