Alex Theon

Bioenergetic Health and Performance

Tag: diet

  • Bamboo Shoots

    Alternative Title: The Health Benefits of Bamboo Shoots Ray Peat has mentioned a rather novel food for health on several occasions – Bamboo Shoots. They are commonly eaten in Asian cuisine, where they grow natively. As the name suggests, they are the young shoots or ‘sprouts’ of bamboo plants, which are tender and crisp before…

  • Blue Fish

    Blue Fish are the category of fish that are oily, fatty, and typically rich in omega-3s. They are also called Oily Fish. Their counterpart is White Fish, which are lean and light in colour. This is also where the term white fish comes from. These tend to be darker, redder fish like fresh Tuna and…

  • White Fish

    White Fish are fish which are lean and light in colour, lacking fat or oil. They are also called Lean Fish. Their counterpart is Blue Fish. White fish tend to be lighter, milder, and more flaky than blue fish which are darker, stronger, and have a denser, meatier feel. This is why people who don’t…

  • TLR-4 Inhibitors

    Alternative Title: TLR-4, Benefits of Inhibiting TLR-4 Toll-Like Receptor 4 is a receptor in the immune system. It detects damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), which are endogenous compounds released during injury or stress by cells. The most common DAMP and function of TRL-4, is instigating inflammation and an immune response to Lipopolysaccharide or Endotoxin. Essentially, TLR-4…

  • Mushrooms

    Alternative Title: The Health Benefits of Mushrooms Interest in the health and wellness benefits of mushrooms has been growing over the past couple decades, as interest in health and longevity has too. The medicinal potential of certain medicinal mushrooms has as well, and mushrooms as an alternative protein source too. If you read extensively about…