The Health Detective Files
Stories, Clues & Discoveries
About food, health, and the body.
Investigating the clues behind how your body feels
Salt vs. Sodium: Why “Cut Back” Isn’t the Whole Story
Uncover the real truth about salt vs. sodium, why low sodium isn’t always a salt problem, and which blood tests help you ask sharper questions at appointments.
Decoding Menopause: What Each Phase Is Actually Doing to You
Decode what’s really happening in each phase of menopause — and uncover the nutrition that actually supports your body through every stage, not just symptoms.
The Passport Myth: Does Any Culture Really Run Hotter?
Uncover the real truth behind the “hot-blooded” stereotype — decode what actually drives desire and libido, and why culture keeps getting mistaken for biology.
The Truth About Desire: What’s Really Going On With Your Libido
Uncover the real story behind changing libido and desire at midlife — decode what’s actually happening in your body, and why it deserves more than silence.
LADA: The Autoimmune Diabetes Hiding Behind a Type 2 Diagnosis
Decode LADA, the autoimmune diabetes often mistaken for type 2. Uncover how it starts, the usual age of onset, and the two tests doctors rarely order.
5 Smart Food Pairings for Better Nutrient Absorption
Decode the viral food-pairing post — and uncover the gentle seasonal reset underneath: five smart nutrient pairings, and the humble fibre that clears the way.
Where clues turn into nourishment
Last-of-the-Harvest Apple Crumble
A cozy apple crumble made with the last apples of the harvest — spiced fruit under a buttery oat topping with a quiet protein boost from oat, pea, and pumpkin flour. Ready in about an hour.
One-Pan Apple & Sage Pork Tenderloin
A one-pan apple and sage pork tenderloin with carrots, celery, and a Dijon-maple pan sauce, served over brown basmati rice — a complete harvest dinner, no side dish required.
No-Bake Sunflower Seed Protein Energy Bites
No-bake protein energy bites made with sunflower seed protein, almond butter & oats. Ready in 15 mins, meal-prep ready, no oven needed.