People say that inflammation is the underlying root cause for all “dis-ease” in the world, but what we need to understand is that it is not the TRUE root cause.   In order to balance the body, you must find the source of what is causing the body to become inflamed.   Today I want to share with you what some of those things are and dive deeper into certain foods that we can add and eliminate from our diet to help return the body to equilibrium.   Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2622...

With the colder weather and darker days getting enough Vitamin D is crucial this time of year…   The problem is that it can be incredibly difficult to reach peak levels through sun exposure alone.   So on today’s #CabralConcept 2503 let’s go over how you can ensure you are achieving optimal levels and I’ll share with you my list of high vitamin D foods and which ones are best- Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought!   - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: ...

Did you know the low-carb diet dates back to 776 B.C.?   This way of eating has been around for centuries and continues to resurface again and again with a different name and slightly different take.   One thing that remains the same, however, the low-carb diet is a trend that while successful in the short term, may cause health issues when taken too far…   So on today’s #CabralConcept 2476, I want to go over the history of low-carb diets, why they started, and what modern-day science...

What is a cow’s favorite color skittle?   It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but this is really no laughing matter.   This shocking information came out by accident in 2017 and yet there are still so many people who have not heard this story…   So on today’s #CabralConcept 2433 I want to share with you why cows eat skittles and the many other things “Big Food” does to increase the bottom line with no regard for our health – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought in the...

Today’s show might sound like a bit of a rant, but it’s only because I feel so passionate about providing you with facts…   Today I want to go over a large scale research study providing a new, proposed, scoring system for over 8,000 foods.   Not only is this information an example of bad science, but I feel it can be detrimental to the larger population who would look at it and take it at face value…   So on today’s #CabralConcept 2406 we’ll dig into what this research is doing and...

Uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to a whole host of issues…   So many people right now are pre-diabetic, have blood sugar dysregulation, or are type 2 diabetic.   And with all the conflicting information about nutrition out there it can be hard to know what the best diet is for helping with these issues.   So on today’s #CabralConcept 2405 I’d like to share with you the scientific research behind the MEP Diet and why it is being used for lowering blood sugar & diabetes  – Enjoy the...

Antioxidants are incredibly powerful and essential to the body to combat free radicals and help prevent cellular damage…   They have been heavily studied and proven to halt signs of aging and help reverse and prevent the top causes of mortality.   Regardless of what diet you choose to follow you can easily incorporate more high antioxidant foods into your diet…   So on today’s #CabralConcept 2398 I’d like to share with you the top high antioxidant foods that reverse aging and dis-ease...

There is no magic pill that will help you get well or lose weight…   But getting well and losing weight doesn't have to be hard or overly complicated either…   Today I want to help you cut through all the fads and information out there and give you a simple starting point to begin your journey.   So on today’s #CabralConcept 2385 I’d like to share with you where to start with your diet and what the 2 most important food groups to eat are for sustainable weight loss and wellness– Enjoy...

Whether you’re looking to build muscle or just keep your metabolism boosted it’s important to understand the value of getting enough branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) in your daily diet…   BCAAs can help ensure you are always able to repair and rejuvenate from exercise, as well as keep up with the aging process…   For all the details on the best foods for boosting branch chain amino acids (BCAAs) tune into today’s #CabralConcept 2258 - Enjoy the show and let me know what you...

When it comes to “dieting” the industry really has lost its mind…   Every day there seems to be a new insane take on a variation of low carb, high protein, or other wildly imbalanced meal plan…   But when you are finally over the madness of fad dieting, I urge you to look at the one diet with over 5,000 scientific notations and the only diet to be deemed the “anti-cancer diet.”    Tune into today’s #CabralConcept 2231 for a take on my modified Mediterranean Diet and what I did...

While we may be able to keep people alive longer thanks to medical technology we are certainly not improving people's quality of life.   This means that people are being diagnosed with diseases at younger and younger ages every year and most people are on a cocktail of medications by the time they reach their 50s.   So for essentially half of an adult's life they will be medicated for a chronic condition that could most likely have been mitigated by implementing certain lifestyle...

We’re all predisposed to something… The question is what auto-immune issue are your genetics most likely susceptible to if your body becomes imbalanced?    To be honest though, regardless of how you answer above, it is, for the most part, meaningless if you keep your body healthy and balanced…   And one of the ways that we know people become susceptible to auto-immune issues is through an imbalanced microbiome (unhealthy intestinal bacteria)…    And as you may have guessed...

High blood sugar and type 2 diabetes seem to get all of the press when it comes to blood sugar dysregulation, but there is actually another lesser-known form that causes health issues as well…   Believe it or not, some people actually develop hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) due to certain deficiencies, toxicities, and imbalances that cause a host of side effects and need to be addressed in order to heal the body…   To find out more about low blood sugar causes, effects, and their...

Last week we did a deep dive into some of the top foods to fight disease and even cancer and now this week we're going to take it a step further…   Now we're going to cover certain herbs that you may or may not have heard of before and how nature has given us a way to take our health to the next level…   So on today's #CabralConcept 2153 I'd like to share with you the top 7 herbs used to combat inflammation and aging - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought in the comments! ...

Regardless of what “macros” you follow for your diet plan, there is one specific set of nutrients that are essential for long-term health…   They come from the bright colors of fruits, vegetables, and herbs and are referred to as antioxidants…   They combat oxidative stress, inflammation, dis-ease, and aging to name a few…   So on today’s #CabralConcept 2146 we are going to go through the top 10 antioxidant foods that you should try to consume daily - Enjoy the show and let me...

Let's face it at some point we're all going to enjoy a meal that's not quite on our healthy list of foods and probably a lot larger than we're used to…   If this is an every once in a while happening I have no issue with anyone enjoying their favorite foods, however, that doesn't mean they can't ease the side effects with a couple of easy tips…   So on today's #CabralConcept 2120 I'd like to share with you how not to get bloated from hard to digest meals - enjoy the show and let me...

The Dash Diet is one of the most famous nutrition plans in the world for lowering blood pressure, helping with cardiovascular issues, and better-balancing blood sugar…   Sure it has plenty of research studies behind it, but is it really all it’s made out to be?    That is the topic of today’s #CabralConcept 2111 where I share my clinical take on the famous Dash Diet - Enjoy the show and let me know what you think of the diet! - - -   Show Notes & Resources: ...

By now I hope you have heard about all of the health, metabolism, and longevity benefits of omega-3s…   Not only do they help combat high levels of inflammatory omega-6s that show up in processed foods, vegetable oils, non-wild fish, and non-pastured meats, but they act on almost every health system in your body (including your hormones & mood)…   The problem is that most people think they are not eating that many high omega-6 foods and that getting in enough omega-3s while...

By now we all know the immune & metabolic benefits of taking vitamin D3 on a daily basis if we’re not maintaining a tan…   However, did you know that you could be absorbing more than double the vitamin D each day by making minor changes as to when you take your daily D3?   Plus, there are potential downsides to supplementing with Vitamin D3 if done incorrectly, which is why I want to help you easily navigate away from those side effects and instead enjoy all the immune, metabolic,...

Although no real harm will usually come from taking your nutritional supplements at the wrong time of the day (with a few exceptions like taking melatonin in the morning ; ) that doesn’t mean you are currently taking them at the optimal times…   And if you’re looking to maximize your results and get the most out of your supplement investment it’s good to know the why behind what and when to take each of your products….   For all the details on the best time to take supplements + my...

Although calorie restriction does help to lower blood sugar and insulin in many people it is not the healthiest approach and it’s stick rate is about 8 weeks (sometimes less)...   So the real goal of balancing blood sugar without dieting your way to starvation is to control other variables beyond reducing total calories...   That’s the secret to long term, sustainable success...   That’s why on today’s #CabralConcept 2050 I’d like to share with you the 3 ways to lower blood...

Staying on track with your nutrition plan can sometimes be a bit tricky depending on the situation you find yourself in, however…   Most of us know that feeling of sticking with the plan for at least a few weeks and feeling the amazing benefits of eating well..   That’s why on today’s #CabralConcept 2035 I’d like to share with you the 3 mistakes that may cause you to over eat (so that you’re better able to see them come in and avoid them) – Enjoy the show and let me know what you...

I have no doubt this will start as one of the more controversial shows I’ve ever done, but if you keep an open mind and stay to the end I think you’ll find the answers to:   Is sugar the enemy? Is it carbs or processed carbs that cause issues? Could heavy fats be a hidden culprit? What does the science say? How to possibly ease carbs back into your diet   We have a lot to cover and I’ll add over a dozen scientific research studies to the show notes page, so now let’s dive into...

Is nutritional yeast the superfood we’ve been led to believe it is?   That is the question I set out to answer on today’s show - I highlight its potential benefits, but I also dive deep into the structure of yeast and how it creates havoc on some people’s bodies and minds…   For all the details on the dangers of yeast and why it may not be a superfood tune into today’s #CabralConcept 2027 - Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought in the comments!  - - -   Show Notes &...