You can get everything your body needs from plant life. FACT! We should all probably think about cutting down the amount of animal products we eat from a health & economic & moral standpoint (for non free range animals). Cutting down on saturated fats is probably the number 1 thing you can do in order to keep yourself healthy (other than a healthy amount of exercise). However, this is your journey, and you will progreess along it at your own pace. I do suggest you watch this though: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1567233/.
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Cold water swimming for weight loss and a multitude of health benefits.
One of my favourite things to do is to swim in the sea, and I know from personal experience that one of the best sure-fire ways to blast fat away from my body is to swim in cold water. Most of the energy our bodies expend when we are in a state of rest is used […]
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Benefits of Garlic
Garlic is one food that everybody should be eating as much of as possible. Garlic contains allicin, which is an organosulphur, which are compounds that our bodies need. They have been linked with reducing inflammation and oxidation stresses on our bodies. It contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, garlic can act […]
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Reasons to eat eggs as part of a weight loss program
Eggs are absolutely packed with protein. Most of the bad wrap eggs get in the press is basically bullshit. The cholesterol argument especially, may be wrong. Experts now believe that cholesterol that is consumed from food (mostly) doesn’t find its way into your bloodstream, as it has not been produced by your body. The bulk […]
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Ginger
Ginger benefits It has been found that ginger may affect gastrointestinal function, and has been used for thousands of years to treat nausea (especially forms of motion sickness). It is theorised that ginger suppresses certain neurohypophysial hormones from being released into the bloodstream that can contribute to nausea. It may also have some anti cancer proerties, but the evidence is […]
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NEAT and weight loss.
A term that does not get nearly enough exposure is N.E.A.T. This acronym stands for Non exercise activity thermogenesis. It is a term used to describe how much ‘power’ a person expends going about their daily business. It is a concept often used to help treat severely obese patients who are often unable or unmotivated enough to embark upon […]
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Benefits of a Ketogenic Diet
A kеtо dіеt rеfеrѕ to a kеtоgеnіс dіеt, whісh іѕ a hіgh-fаt, аdеԛuаtе-рrоtеіn, lоw-саrb dіеt. Thе gоаl іѕ to gеt mоrе саlоrіеѕ frоm рrоtеіn аnd fаt than frоm саrbѕ. It wоrkѕ by dерlеtіng уоur bоdу of іtѕ ѕtоrе оf sugar, ѕо іt wіll ѕtаrt to brеаk dоwn рrоtеіn аnd fаt fоr еnеrgу, causing kеtоѕіѕ (аnd weight lоѕѕ).
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10 ways to a healthier body this spring
Springtime means warmth and sunshine after months of dreary weather, so of course you want to get outside! This also means it is the perfect time to check in with your health and make positive changes. Check out the list below for some fun activities that will make both your mind and body happy. 1. […]
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Losing Weight Is About Muscles, Not Fat
Everybody losing weight is thinking about losing fat. Fat is very visible on our stomach and thighs, and the point of dieting is to get that away. But the true core, the mechanism of how we lose weight has much more to do with muscles than fat itself. Let me show you what we are […]
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Ideas for you: How 8 celebrities lost weight for their film roles
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A tasty in-between snack
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Star Anise – Benefits
Star Anise has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to combat ailments such as arthritis, gas relief and as a mucus thinning ‘experctorant’. A beautifully stellar spice, star anise contains ‘shikimic acid’ which is an active compound in the drug tamiflu, which is used to treat flu. It also contains ‘anethole’, […]
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4 ways to lose weight with very little sacrifice
Lower your carb intake / Glycemic index Carbs and fibre All vegetables, grains, fruit and legumes contain carbohydrates. In their simplest of forms, carbohydrates are nothing more than SUGARS. But not all natural plant based foods are created equal. The speed at which they are absorbed, and ways they interact with other foods are modified […]
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6 things to consider when adding Green Tea to your diet
We all know that we should drink healthy teas . . . but do you have any idea why? Just like many other super foods, green tea has gained a wonderful reputation without many people really knowing why it is so good for us. That is why we have compiled a list of some of the most […]
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Venison burgers with roasted celery, peppers, chilli and fresh vine tomatoes.
A great substitute to beef is venison meat. With roughly half the calories, one sixth the fat content, and only negligibly less protein content, there really is a much healthier alternative to beef. And in my local supermarket it’s seriously cheap. What’s not to love about this amazing meat!? It also has a favourable ratio of omega 3 fatty acids. […]
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The benefits of wild salmon
Science has shown that fish should make up a large portion of a healthy diet, and wild salmon is one of the most nutritionally rich fish available. All salmon offers health benefits, but wild salmon has less fat and a higher nutrient content. Additionally, wild salmon has a lower likelihood of containing environmental toxins from […]