In an earlier post, I introduced the carb-sharp ratio, defined as [(carbohydrate grams – fiber grams) / fiber grams]. I pitched this ratio as a tool for selecting foods to help in weight loss, and I aimed it squarely at people like me, who have no medical issues around food,…
The paper describing the data collection for the new database can be downloaded at SSRN, Working Paper # 3011486. This post serves mostly to provide a link to the spreadsheet that contains the data (link at bottom of post). The new database is intended for scholarly use. I don’t know…
This post is a mash-up of finance and nutrition. The finance piece: an adaptation of the Sharpe ratio to food selection and meal construction. The nutrition piece: the importance of limiting “free carbs” in your diet. Essential background reading is Dr. Fung’s book, The Obesity Code. Quick takeaway from Dr.…