Are low-carb diets good for you? A photo of various varieties of potatoes in crates.

Are low-carb diets good for you? Sustainability and health benefits of carbs

Continuing on the theme of ethical consumerism and health, I’m going to take a look at the sustainability and health benefits of carbohydrates, and especially on the question of whether low-carb diets are good for you. But there’s a lot of material to cover, so I’m going to first look at scientific studies on low-carb diets and health.. Then, in the next couple of posts … Continue reading Are low-carb diets good for you? Sustainability and health benefits of carbs

jkaybayDecember 14, 2019February 9, 20249 Comments

The Marin headlands and coast, seen from the side of Mount Tamalpais

Social and environmental issues

A New Beginning

The world has changed. I see it in the water. I feel it in the Earth. I smell it in the air. J. R. R. Tolkien’s words could well describe our current situation. A darkness grows, the divide between light and dark is more apparent than ever, and there is a call to action for us (like Frodo Baggins) to forgo our normal routine and … Continue reading A New Beginning

jkaybayDecember 25, 2018March 7, 202316 Comments

Social and environmental issues

Truth, revisited.

I just finished watching Merchants of Doubt and will have to spend the rest of the day trying to channel my frustration into something positive. It’s a great documentary (based on a book by Naomi Oreskes) that investigates the industry-sponsored practice of quashing research or movements that are inconvenient to them. The title refers to the so-called “independent experts” funded by industries to create confusion … Continue reading Truth, revisited.

jkaybayJanuary 12, 2017January 17, 20242 Comments

The Green Stars Project

User-generated ratings for ethical consumerism

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Are low-carb diets good for you? Sustainability and health benefits of carbs