*By Dr. Devan Introduction: The Forgotten Rhythm of Eating For most of human history, mankind survived on little — not by choice, but by circumstance. Hunters and gatherers did not have refrigerators or fast food; they ate once a day, sometimes once in two. Their bodies adapted to scarcity, becoming lean, strong, and metabolically efficient. Today, in an age of plenty, diseases of excess — obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer — dominate. The concept of “A Meal A Day” (AMAD) is not a deprivation; it is a return to biological wisdom. 1. The Science of Intermittent Fasting in AMAD Eating one meal a day is essentially a form of intermittent fasting, usually giving the body 20–23 hours of fasting time. During this period, the body transitions through three critical metabolic stages: Glycogen depletion (6–8 hours): The body first burns stored glucose in the liver and muscles. Fat mobilization (8–16 hours): With glycogen exhausted, the body turns to fat stores for energy. Ketosis and a...
*By Dr. Devan Introduction: The Secret of Royal Nourishment Nature often hides her most astonishing secrets in the smallest of creatures. Among them, the humble honeybee — an architect, alchemist, and healer — has given humankind not just honey, but a far greater marvel: Royal Jelly. Royal Jelly is the exclusive food of the queen bee, the substance that transforms an ordinary larva into a majestic queen — fertile, long-lived, and powerful. The same larval bee, if fed only honey and pollen, becomes a sterile worker living for mere weeks. But when nourished with royal jelly, it grows into a regal queen who reigns for up to five years. This miraculous transformation has fascinated scientists and physicians alike. Royal Jelly is not merely a food; it is a biological elixir, a symbol of vitality, longevity, and regeneration — truly the food of “queens and kings.” What Is Royal Jelly? Royal Jelly is a milky-white, viscous secretion produced by the hypopharyngeal glands of worker bees (nurse ...