When the USDA erroneously decided all animal fat and meat were poison, Americans were told to eat more plant foods, like soy. Soy was touted as a perfect protein and source of fat to replace meat, lard and butter. Soybean oil was marketed as a versatile cooking oil that wouldn’t increase your cholesterol, textured protein crumbles made in a lab were smashed together and dyed to look like hamburger patties and soybean oil was hydrogenated to be solid at room temperature. “Eat margarine,” they said, “it's better than butter,'' they said. Well folks, it turns out hydrogenated vegetable oil is a source of trans fat. And eating trans fat not only increases your risk of heart disease but the Food and Drug Administration now prohibits food manufacturers from adding the major source of artificial trans fat to foods and beverages. But, I digress, let’s get back to the soyification of the world. So the government declares all animal meat and fat bad, processed plant foods are better. AKA “we know better than nature what is healthy”. So, cheap soy floods the market. And now you can pick up 80% of the items in the grocery store and see soy in the ingredient list. Soybean oil, lecithin from soy, soy protein, textured vegetable protein (also soy), vegetable gum, vegetable broth, vegetable starch, this list goes on. The 4 Dangers of Eating soy: #1 Weed-killer in Soy Soy is a leading food source of glyphosate (the weed-killer Roundup). Oats, wheat and corn are up there as well and you’ll notice I don’t recommend eating those either. Glyphosate is a synthetic herbicide patented by the Monsanto Company and now manufactured and sold by many companies in hundreds of products. Glyphosate has been associated with: - Cancer - Liver damage - Reproductive and developmental issues According to the Environmental Workgroup (EWG) genetically engineered soy has the highest levels of Roundup: “Crop scientists have genetically engineered soy to survive blasts of Roundup so farmers can spray this chemical near crops to get rid of weeds. But some so-called “super weeds” resistant to Roundup have developed. In turn, some farmers use yet more Roundup to try to kill those hardy weeds. This leads to more Roundup chemicals being found on soybeans and ultimately in the food supply.”

1. Rely On Discipline, Not Motivation Right now, most people are riding high on motivation. They got that ‘New Year’ buzz. But we all know that only lasts so long (usually fades by mid January). Then what do you do? Motivation is doing what you want when you want to do it. Discipline is doing what needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like doing it. The truth is, you won’t transform without a little discomfort. And getting through that discomfort takes discipline. But the good news is you don’t need discipline forever. You just need it long enough to BECOME the kind of person who doesn't need it. Use discipline now to change your identity into a Radical Health Seeker... And eventually, you won't even WANT the junk food. Because that's not who you are anymore. Make 2026 the year you show up for yourself, rain or shine. 2. Re-evaluate Your Relationship With Your Phone Look at your screen time right now. Be honest. Do the math - what does that mean per week? Per month? Per year? Now think about how you could use that time in 2026 to improve your health or quality of life instead. More time with your kids or spouse? More time preparing nutritious meals? More time walking barefoot through a grassy pasture among the cows? Make 2026 the year you take back your focus. Leave your phone in a different room. Get it out of your bedroom. Use your phone as the tool it was meant to be, instead of letting it use you. 3. Prioritize Protein No matter what your health goals are - building muscle, losing fat, fixing an autoimmune issue - prioritizing protein will always help you. There's magic in protein - it's literally the cheat code for optimal health. The more quality protein you eat, the leaner you'll likely become, the more satisfied you'll feel after meals, and the less room you'll have for junk food. Aim for about a gram per pound of your ideal body weight, focusing on nutrient-dense sources like grass-fed ruminant meats. 4. Make Home Cooking Non-Negotiable Want a simple rule that cuts through most diet confusion?

A little while ago, I covered how much proteins we should consume on a daily basis. Now I will answer how much fat we need to eat in order to reach optimum health. Every day, we need to consume 60-70% of our calories in fat. By fat I mean coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, butter, ghee, bacon grease, tallow, cheese, meat, organ meats, fish, and seafood. These are the best options for fat. More than 98% of Americans are deficient in fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. The reason is that we do not consume enough fats! The work of Dr. Weston Price clearly shows that the healthiest people on the planet are the ones who consume the most fats. The problem is that we have been told since the 60s that fats are bad for us so people stopped eating as much. Consequently, we have observed a higher incidence of chronic health issues like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc. So the key to help reversing health issues is to eat less carbs/sugar and more fats!

There is no question that the epidemic of chronic health issues we are currently facing correlates with the increase in sugar consumption (and seed oils). In other words, in order to regain our health, we need to address this issue. What I mean by sugar is refined sugar, like corn sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and white sugar. These sugars are the worst because they wreak havoc on your body in several ways. First, sugar affects your immune system. When you consume sugar, your white blood cell activity is reduced for the next 2 weeks, making you more prone to infections and illnesses. Have you ever wondered why the flu season is at its worse after the holidays? Second, sugar depletes your body of vitamin D, which, again, increases your risk of infections and other health issues, as vitamin D performs more than 100 functions in the body. In addition, sugar also depletes magnesium and calcium. Third, sugar consumption increases your appetite by about 400-500 more calories a day! So, sugar by itself leads to weight gain and, indirectly, increases your appetite. Therefore, make every effort possible to cut out sugar completely. On the other side, natural options are dates, coconut sugar, maple syrup, allulose, and stevia. These are good in moderation!

I believe that sleep is one of the most powerful pillars of functional health. But what happens when your own bedroom — the place meant for rest — becomes a source of stimulation? Phones, tablets, Wi-Fi routers, TVs, and baby monitors are now part of almost everyone’s night routine. Science is starting to show that this constant exposure may be quietly affecting something essential: your sleep quality. What Recent Studies Show: Screen use before bed — JAMA Network Open, 2025 A study with 122,000 adults found that people who used screens before sleeping got 7.6 minutes less sleep each night and were 33% more likely to report poor sleep quality. Even short exposure delayed sleep onset, especially in those who already go to bed late. Wi-Fi exposure in the bedroom — Frontiers in Public Health, 2024 In a double-blind trial, volunteers were exposed to Wi-Fi radiation during sleep. The result: changes in brainwave patterns (EEG) and more sleep disturbances. Although this was a small study, it suggests that even normal home-level Wi-Fi signals may influence sleep structure. Teen screen time in bed — JAMA Network Open, 2024 For every 10 extra minutes of screen use in bed, total sleep time dropped by 3 minutes. Interactive content like games or videos had an even stronger effect, keeping the brain alert long after the lights were off. Sleep is not just rest — it’s the body’s healing and regulation time. During deep sleep: • The body repairs tissues and balances hormones, • The brain clears toxins and stores memories, • The immune system recharges. Nighttime exposure to blue light and radio frequency (RF) waves interfere with these processes by: • Suppressing melatonin, • Raising nighttime cortisol, • Activating the sympathetic nervous system, which keeps you alert instead of calm. Simple Strategies for Better Sleep - Turn off Wi-Fi and electronics at least 1 hour before bed. - Keep your phone out of the bedroom (or use airplane mode). - Avoid TV or scrolling in bed — use your bed only for rest and connection. - Try reading a paper book or a short offline meditation. - Keep your bedroom dark, cool, and quiet.