FAQ

Do I need to follow the strict base forever?

No. The strict base is for healing and elimination phases, and the swaps are there for when you have reintroduced a food and know you tolerate it.

Why is there so little grilling in a biohacking cookbook?

Dry high heat multiplies AGEs, and gentle cooking is one of the easiest changes you can make. R

Why do some healthy recipes have low Steady Energy Scores?

The Steady Energy Score only measures how steady your blood sugar and energy will be, so a nutrient-dense sweet potato side can still score a 5; pair it with a protein main.

Is green banana flour really resistant starch after baking?

Partly. Baking gelatinizes some of it, so cold uses (smoothies, porridge stirred in at the end) deliver the most.

Why is Hi-maize a swap when it is on the allowed list?

It is made from high-amylose corn, so it is a great resistant starch source for people who tolerate corn, but not for a strict elimination phase.

Once corn is back in your diet, use the Butyrate Boost swaps: Hi-maize is one of the highest butyrate producers, and it survives baking better than green banana flour.

I react to sulfur foods. What do I do?

Use the Sulfur flag to filter recipes, start sprouts and cruciferous vegetables in small amounts, and ask your practitioner about molybdenum.

Are the net carbs exact?

No. They are calculated from USDA data for the exact ingredients listed, so brands and portion sizes will move them.

Where are the calories?

Deliberately left out, because this book is about barrier repair and energy stability, not restriction.