First, let’s meet the man behind the meat.

Dr. James Henry Salisbury was a doctor during the American Civil War. He worked hard to understand why so many soldiers got sick. He noticed that stomach problems like diarrhea and dysentery were everywhere in the army camps.

Because of this, he believed the problem came from food. But instead of looking at germs, he blamed vegetables.

That’s right—he thought vegetables caused disease. To children everywhere, he became a hero. To science? Not so much.

Dr. Salisbury believed that vegetables and starchy foods rotted in the gut. He said they caused inflammation and sickness. He thought the best way to stop disease was to eat meat—and only meat.

So, he created a special food: the Salisbury steak.

This steak wasn’t fancy. He ground up lean beef, shaped it into a patty, and told people to eat it three times a day. With it, they could drink only hot water or black coffee.

No fruit.

Absolutely no sugar.

No grains.

And definitely no vegetables.

At first, some people felt better on the Salisbury diet. But why?

Here’s the real reason: it wasn’t the meat. It was the boiling.

Back then, most water carried bacteria. That bacteria caused all kinds of sickness. When soldiers boiled coffee, they accidentally killed the germs in the water. When they ate fully cooked meat, they avoided raw, dirty food.

So yes, people improved. But not because vegetables were bad.

They got better because boiled water and cooked meat killed bacteria.

Now, let’s talk about what he missed.

• ❌ He didn’t understand germs or bacteria
• ❌ He thought fiber was dangerous
• ❌ He blamed plants, even though they weren’t the problem
• ❌ He didn’t test his ideas—he just believed them

He meant well, but he built a health plan on the wrong cause.

Instead of fixing the real issue, he created a food myth that lasted for years.

Even though Dr. Salisbury lived over 150 years ago, his ideas are back—on TikTok.

Some people today say meat is the only healthy food. They avoid fruits, grains, and vegetables. They blame plants for everything from bloating to brain fog.

Sound familiar?

They’re repeating Salisbury’s mistake. They’re trusting old beliefs instead of new science.

Let’s be clear. Science today tells a different story.

• ✅ Vegetables help your gut, heart, and brain
• ✅ Fiber feeds healthy gut bacteria
• ✅ A variety of foods lowers your risk of disease
• ❌ Eating only meat can cause nutrient problems and long-term risks

Instead of eating like it’s 1863, you can follow a plan that supports your body and your taste buds.

The best example? The Mediterranean diet—with healthy fats, lean protein, vegetables, fruits, and yes… even a little red wine.

Dr. Salisbury had a strong idea—but he missed the mark.

He didn’t know about bacteria. He thought vegetables were the enemy. He gave us Salisbury steak, but also gave us a lasting food myth.

So next time someone says vegetables cause disease, just smile and say:

“We’ve been down that road. It was dusty, undercooked, and came

Let’s talk about kitchen appliances.

Yes, those gadgets sitting on your counter—or hiding in a cabinet—can either make your life easier... or drive you nuts. Today, I want to share how two small appliances completely changed my mornings. And no, I’m not paid to say any of this.

First, let’s be honest: nothing has brought more people back into the kitchen than the air fryer. It’s fast, easy, and makes food crispy without all the oil. In fact, according to Consumer Reports, the air fryer has become one of the most popular kitchen tools in America in the last few years.¹

This got me thinking—what other simple appliances could actually make healthy habits easier?

For years, I had a fancy coffee routine. I ground my beans fresh. I did pour-overs. I used a timer and scale like I did chemistry. The coffee was great, but the process? Not so much.

Then one day, I tried Nespresso. Just pop in a capsule, push a button, and you get a strong, rich espresso with foam on top. It was so easy that I started enjoying my mornings again.

No, I’m not sponsored by Nespresso—I just like sharing what works.

Next, let’s talk about smoothies.

I have tons of smoothie recipes. I’ve written them, shared them, and even made videos about them. But honestly? I stopped making them for a long time.

Why? Because of one thing: my Vitamix blender.

Now, don’t get me wrong. It’s a powerful machine. It can crush anything. But it’s big. It’s loud. It has too many parts. Just getting it out of the cabinet felt like a workout. And cleaning it? Forget it.

So even though I wanted to make smoothies, I kept skipping them. It was just easier to grab a banana and move on with my day.

Then everything changed.

I bought a Nutribullet.

It’s small, easy to use, and quick to clean. I keep it on the counter. It takes about 30 seconds to rinse after using. And because of that, I’ve started making smoothies again—almost every day.

Just like that, a healthy habit became simple.

And no—I’m not paid by Nutribullet either. But I believe in sharing the tools that actually help.

Here’s the one I make the most right now. It gives you a little caffeine, some protein, and tastes like a treat.

You’ll need:

• 1 cup cold-brewed coffee (or cooled Nespresso)
• 1 scoop whey protein (vanilla or chocolate)
• ½ banana
• ½ cup almond milk or any milk
• 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter (optional)
• 1/2 cup of Greek Yogurt
• Dash of cinnamon or cocoa powder

Optional extras:

• 1–2 dates
• 1 tsp chia or flax seeds
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Put everything in the blender. Blend until smooth. Pour and enjoy!

Sometimes, the hardest part of a healthy habit isn’t the food—it’s the tool. If your blender is too much work, you won’t use it. If your coffee takes 20 minutes to make, you’ll skip breakfast.

But with the right appliance? You remove the stress. And that makes the habit stick.

If you’re trying to eat better, start by making your kitchen easier to use. Keep the tools you love on the counter. Ditch the ones that frustrate you.

And if you're changing your diet in a serious way? Talk to a registered dietitian and a board-certified doctor, not a chiropractor or some “wellness...

When you think of Kellogg, you probably picture cereal—maybe a sweet bowl of Frosted Flakes or Corn Flakes. But the real story behind Kellogg is far weirder than breakfast. It starts with a doctor. A good one. A very strange one.

Dr. John Harvey Kellogg wasn’t just any doctor. He was a skilled surgeon, and even Dr. Charles Mayo—the founder of the Mayo Clinic—called him one of the best abdominal surgeons he had ever seen.

But Kellogg didn’t become famous for his surgery skills. Instead, he became known for his obsession with health, diet, and—believe it or not—poop.

Kellogg ran the famous Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan. This health resort attracted celebrities like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and even Amelia Earhart. People came there to “cleanse” their bodies with special diets, exercise, sunlight, and—yes—daily enemas.

He believed almost every illness started in the colon. His solution? Flush it out. Constantly. Sometimes, with yogurt. Sometimes, both ends. I wish I were kidding.

Dr. Kellogg didn’t just worry about digestion. He also believed that pleasure—especially sexual pleasure—was dangerous. In fact, he thought masturbation caused everything from bad digestion to insanity.

To fight back, he recommended boring, bland food. No spices. No excitement. Just plain meals that wouldn’t "stir the passions."

That’s how Corn Flakes were born. Kellogg invented them as a food so bland, they might help people forget about sex altogether.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Kellogg’s brother, W.K. Kellogg, thought those flakes had potential—but they needed flavor. So he added sugar and started selling them to the public.

Dr. Kellogg was furious. He believed sugar was poison. The two brothers fought in court. W.K. won. And that’s why your breakfast cereal today is sweet and not designed to stop anyone’s libido.

Let’s be clear: Dr. Kellogg got a lot of things wrong.

• You do not need daily enemas. Your colon cleans itself.
• Yogurt goes better in a bowl than through a tube.
• Masturbation doesn’t cause disease. It’s a normal, healthy part of being human.
• And your desire to eat or love has nothing to do with how spicy your dinner was.

While Kellogg’s focus on exercise and plant-based diets was ahead of his time, his fear of pleasure and obsession with “cleansing” caused more harm than good.

Dr. Howard Markel, in his excellent book The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek, dives deep into their story. He shows how Dr. Kellogg's strict health beliefs turned into fads—and how his brother’s sweet-toothed success made cereal a worldwide business. Markel, Howard. The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek. Pantheon Books, 2017.

Kellogg's ideas were extreme, but they still echo today. Whenever someone tells you to "detox," do a cleanse, or eat bland food to fix your hormones—they might not realize they’re following a 19th-century surgeon who really hated...