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travel

There’s vacation and then there’s exploration and adventure. The former gives you a temporary break from the grind, while the latter reframes your worldview. Trust me, we’ve done both! But what we’ve learned from visiting 20 countries

  • 8:30 AM - Brewed coffee with brown sugar, heavy cream & salt.

    9:00 AM - Two farm eggs on homemade sourdough toast w/ cheddar cheese & bacon. Whole milk yogurt w/ maple syrup. Orange juice.

  • 1:00 PM - Roasted chicken & herbs on white rice w/ sour cream, cheddar cheese, salsa & carrots. Large apple. Large Mexican Coke (sugar).

  • 3:30 PM - Milkshake w/ vanilla ice cream, milk, maple syrup, egg, salt, bananas & mango.

  • 6:30 PM - Hamburger on homemade sourdough bun w/ blue cheese. Sliced potatoes fried in coconut oil w/ avocado mayo dip. A glass of sugared whole milk.

carefully orchestrated indulgence

I had a knowledgable friend who visited us in our home many years ago, who gently asked, when I told him we were leaning vegetarian — “Why?” I spat back all the usual bromides, but nothing seemed to come from the heart. At the time, I was probably at my worst health, with a new baby in the home — I was under weight and plagued by various aches, pains, and global inflammation. This friend got me into the dietary wisdom of Ray Peat, a biologist who doesn’t espouse a particular diet, but what he does do is recommend certain foods people are often told to avoid, like milk, cheese, and sugar. He also suggests avoiding foods many deem healthy, like vegetables and polyunsaturated fats. This led to a complete overhaul of our diet. I carefully tracked what I ate on a web-based food tracker for months. I also took my basal temperature before and after each meal and recorded my observations. Ultimately, what I ended up with is a diet that is both nutritious and delicious. I’d like to help guide you to optimal health as well. It takes some time but the results can be life changing (and suspiciously indulgent). Contact me for details.