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. […]
Are you bored? I know when I’m bored I flog the shit out of the kitchen, especially the cupboard labelled ‘chocolate’. I’ll be sitting here, thinking about something to do, then I’ll get up in frustration due to not being able to figure out what the fuck to do with myself. Then once I start […]
For this post, I’m going to jump right in… No preamble, and also keep it short. This is an important topic and one that many people need to hear. I must start by explaining something. Pretty much all plant life contains carbohydrates of some sort, even the healthiest of vegetables such as broccoli. Within the […]
When you soak in a hot bath for an hour, you are mediating! You just might not realise it. The art of meditation is simply to be with your own thoughts, without any external influences. Lying alone in a bath is a perfect example of this. I am an advocate of minimalism, and meditation. I find […]
If you work 9-5 Monday to Friday it is a good idea to get into habit of really enjoying your weekend by letting loose. I regard my weekend as a mini ‘healing process’. In a way, we are all kind of conditioned to enjoy our weekends (in a Pavlovian kind of way). So why not […]
Ever wondered why you can’t stick to something? Well there is a simple answer. You made yourself do it because you thought if you tried hard enough at it that it would benefit you. NEVER do something you don’t enjoy. If you can’t stick to something then you didn’t want to do it in the […]
There is a lot of misleading material out there, and this article is designed as a primer for you and your new healthy weight loss adventure. I will go over what I believe is the number 1 reason for so many people are overweight (other than apathy of course, you have to actually be willing to change […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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).
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. […]
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 […]
More of a question really, to get you thinking in a holistic way about what you put in your body. I think it’s fair to say that healthy food, in general, is less tasty that the stuff that is bad for us. But does that mean that we shouldn’t eat the bad stuff? Of course […]
Because chichpeas are a low GI food, and hearty, they are the perfect item to flesh out a dish. What’s more, they soak up flavours. Ingredients: 1x can of chickpeas a bundle of parsley pinch of salt and pepper indian spices (whatever you have to hand) 3 cloves of garlic an onion A tablespoon of […]
NUTRITIOUS AND HEALTHY The almond is a great nut. High in monounsaturated fat – which can be used to substitute for saturated fat, and typically high in vitamin E, which is a potent antioxidant, and is linked with weight control and better circulation. Almonds are also a source of vitamin B and magnesium, while also […]
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 […]
Cold water has a marked impact on the bodies of mammals, especially those that have evolved to spend most of their time in the water. This is evidenced by the ‘mammalian dive response’. An evolutionary adaptation designed to help mammals survive underwater for as long as possible, due to the lack of breathable oxygen. This […]