Why Sugar is Nasty - Chief Nutrition

Why Sugar is Nasty

With all the hoo-ha about evil ol’ sugar, you’re probably even beginning to believe that the devil himself comes in the form of a small, white, sickeningly sweet granule!
What happens in your body during a water-only fast? - Chief Nutrition

What happens in your body during a water-only fast?

I tried my first 5-day water-only fast about three years back because I was interested in some of the benefits, such as reduced inflammation, improved gut health and anti-aging. 
Circadian eating: the best way to do intermittent fasting for health, weight loss and performance. - Chief Nutrition

Circadian eating: the best way to do intermittent fasting for health, weight loss and performance.

What is circadian eating? Circadian eating is a type of intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating that aligns one's eating patterns with the circadian rhythm, the natural 24-hour cycle that regulates many physiological processes, including metabolism,...
Why You Need Salt To Hydrate Properly - Chief Nutrition

Why You Need Salt To Hydrate Properly

When you exercise, your body’s core temperature rises, and you lose fluid and electrolytes through sweat. The hotter it is, the faster your body temperature increases and the more you sweat.
How Much Protein Should Do We Need?

How Much Protein Should I Eat?

If you've been told you need to eat more protein then usually the hardest thing to figure out is how much protein that is, and what that looks like on your plate! This article is...
A Naturopath's guide to purchasing packaged foods - Chief Nutrition

A Naturopath's guide to purchasing packaged foods

Let’s be honest - packaged foods are both a necessity and a convenience in today's fast-moving environment. 
Endocrine Disruptors: The hidden reason behind low testosterone, infertility, anxiety and more - Chief Nutrition

Endocrine Disruptors: The hidden reason behind low testosterone, infertility, anxiety and more

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can affect the endocrine (or hormone) system. These substances can mimic, block, or otherwise interfere with the natural hormones in the body, affecting several physiological functions.
The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods: Navigating Health in the Age of Convenience - Chief Nutrition

The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods: Navigating Health in the Age of Convenience

In today's world, the way we eat has changed drastically, with ultra-processed foods becoming a staple in diets everywhere. This is exactly what led us to start Chief—to combat the rise of these unhealthy options....
Can the Carnivore Diet give you the healthiest gut? With Dr Anthony Chaffee, the Plant Free MD. - Chief Nutrition

Can the Carnivore Diet give you the healthiest gut? With Dr Anthony Chaffee, the Plant Free MD.

Dr. Anthony Chaffee says most of the so-called chronic diseases are caused by the food we eat, or don't eat, and can be reversed with dietary changes to a species-specific diet.