Author: Keith Herman

What’s Missing from the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were published on January 7, 2026, and with it came several surprises.   Background   Every five years, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). Publishing the DGA is a two-part process. First, the […]

The One Thing You Need to Get Right to Prevent Heart Disease

The One Thing You Need to Get Right to Prevent Heart Disease(How to avoid dying from the leading cause of death) Estimated reading time: 25 minutes. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (herein “heart disease”) is the number one cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide. About 1/3 of all humans die from it. More women die […]

Ignore This and You Will Eventually Fail

Have you noticed how the thought of changing what you eat, or adopting any new behavior, can cause anxiety and tension? This is because you may not believe in your ability to do it. Your belief in your ability to do something is called self-efficacy.  There are two differences between self-efficacy and self-confidence. First, you […]

Intermittent Fasting Will Eventually Fail…..If You Ignore The Hidden Laws

There are many forms of intermittent fasting. There is the 5:2 diet where you eat normally five days per week and restrict your calories the other two days. There is alternate day fasting where you only consume calories every other day. There is another form where you don’t consume any calories one day per week. […]

Why You Gain Weight on a Low-Fat Diet

You want less fat on your body, so you should eat less fat. But remember, the key to losing body fat is creating a calorie deficit (burning more calories than your body absorbs). You can create a calorie deficit by eating foods with less protein, fat, or carbs. The easiest way to create a calorie deficit without feeling hungry is to eat more fruit, vegetables, intact whole grains, and legumes.

The Surprising Truth About Low-Carb and Keto Diets

Uncover the surprising truth about low-carb and keto diets. Gain valuable insights into their effectiveness, benefits, and potential pitfalls.

Portion Control or Counting Carbs Won’t Solve Your Problems

I am going to explain why you haven’t achieved your healthy eating goals. It is because the common advice is completely wrong. Have you heard statements like these? Losing weight is all about portion control – just eat less. Carbs are the problem you are fat. Limit your carbs or go keto and you don’t […]

10 Signs Your Health Guru Is a Quack

We are all suffering from information-obesity. We are flooded with constant information from emails, websites, and social media. This makes it hard to know who to trust, especially for something as important as what to eat. In a previous article, I described 10 factors for knowing who to trust for nutrition advice. But this time […]

Reflections on Turning 50 (10 lessons I wish I had known when I was younger)

In 50 years, I have learned a lot about myself, and how to be happy and healthy. Below are some of the most important lessons I learned. Lesson 1: High LDL cholesterol may kill you. About 1/3 of all humans die of heart disease even though it is almost completely preventable. More women die from […]