Nickel allergy is the most common contact allergy, and for sensitized people it can reach far beyond the skin into the gut, the microbiome, and possibly the thyroid. This guide covers the links to eczema, IBS and IBD, inflammation, hormones, and cancer, where nickel hides from cheap jewelry and 18/10 cookware to braces and high-nickel foods, what Ray Peat taught about nickel and pans, and practical ways to lower your exposure.

A complete, organized list of foods approved on the Ray Peat diet, including fruits, dairy, proteins, fats, and functional foods, plus grey area foods and a detailed FAQ.

Not all cooking oils are created equal. This guide ranks the best low-PUFA, heat-stable fats for cooking and explains why many seed oils oxidize and inflame. Plus: safe, non-diet ways to use up seed oils you already own,without eating or applying them to your body.

This concise guide distills Dr. Raymond Peat’s research into a practical framework that puts energy production first. Explore food lists, protein tips, and lifestyle tweaks designed to leave you warmer, calmer, and more resilient.

Explore the differences between grass-fed and conventional red meat, and examine the research that challenges the common view of red meat as unhealthy. This article highlights the nutritional benefits of pasture-raised beef and addresses the flaws in studies that group it with processed meat.