The VitalWhys Journal
Articles
Long-form pieces on longevity, training, sleep, and living deliberately. No fluff. Written for people who treat health like it matters.
nutrition
Complete List of Foods With Seed Oils (The One You'll Actually Use)
The problem isn't your cooking oil. It's the 40 other products in your kitchen that contain seed oils without announcing it. Here's the full category-by-category list.
May 25, 2026 · 9 min read
nutrition
Which Restaurant Chains Use Seed Oils? The List You Need to Know
You've cleaned up your kitchen. But every time you eat out, you're handing control back to the restaurant. Here's exactly which major chains cook in seed oils — and the few that don't.
May 25, 2026 · 8 min read
nutrition
Seed Oils in 'Healthy' Foods You're Probably Still Eating
You cut seed oils from your cooking. You switched to olive oil and butter. But you're probably still consuming significant quantities of oxidized linoleic acid every day — hidden in foods marketed to health-conscious men. Here's where it's hiding.
May 4, 2026 · 10 min read
omega-3
Why Your Omega-3 Supplement Isn't Working (AA/EPA Ratio Explained)
You've been taking fish oil for months and can't point to a single measurable change. The problem isn't the supplement — it's that you're trying to add omega-3 onto a diet that's drowning in omega-6. The ratio is what matters.
May 4, 2026 · 8 min read
longevity
Alcohol and Longevity: What the Research Actually Says
For decades, moderate drinking was considered heart-healthy. Recent research has largely dismantled that claim. Here's an honest look at what alcohol actually does to your body, your sleep, your brain, and your longevity odds.
May 3, 2026 · 6 min read
nutrition
Red Meat: What the Science Actually Says
Red meat has been vilified for decades. The research behind that narrative is shakier than most people realize — and the story of what red meat actually does to your health is more nuanced than either side admits. Here's an honest read.
May 3, 2026 · 6 min read
metabolic health
What Your Blood Sugar Is Doing All Day (And Why It Matters)
You don't have to be diabetic for blood sugar dysregulation to quietly wreck your energy, focus, body composition, and long-term health. Here's what continuous glucose monitoring reveals — and what you can do about it without wearing a sensor.
May 3, 2026 · 7 min read
nutrition
The Longevity Nutrition Guide: What to Eat for a Longer, Healthier Life
What you eat determines how fast you age. This is the complete guide to nutrition for longevity — protein, inflammation, whole foods, and what to actually cut out — without the influencer noise.
April 29, 2026 · 7 min read
nutrition
What to Eat Before and After a Workout for Maximum Recovery
Most people are either eating nothing before training or eating the wrong things after. The research on workout nutrition is clearer than most nutrition topics. Here's what actually moves the needle.
April 27, 2026 · 7 min read