These days it seems that conflicting messages come at us from all different directions.  Choose a lucrative career, but make sure it’s your passion.  Live life to the fullest, but don’t be irresponsible.  Love your body size but don’t get too big, it’s unhealthy.  For anyone who’s struggled with weight, this last one can be incredibly painful to hear.  The confusing advice on weight loss and dieting only makes change even harder.  In the last quarter century, the nutrients blamed for weight gain and glorified for weight loss have varied between fat and carbohydrate.  Most recently, the Paleo and Whole 30 diets mark a shift towards a low carb/high fat approach to weight loss.  But are they all they’re cracked up to be? Lets find out. Continue reading →