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 not. Life is for living, and every saturday at lunchtime (after the gym) I sit down with a couple of friends and have a large fry up and a large full fat latte. We talk shit and catch up, and slouch on saggy couches, and we all love it. My point? You may be putting things that are ultimately bad for you in your body, but is this as bad as the psychological effects of never letting yourself enjoy yourself? The answer seems clear to me. But I will let you make your own mind up.
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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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Carb versus Carb. The difference between ‘good carbs’ and ‘bad carbs’. It’s all down to the GI numbers.
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 […]
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Roasted Chickpeas
Chickpeas are great as a snack. They have all the hallmarks of a great food for weight loss. They are high in dietary fibre which means it’s harder for the body to digest them, in turn making their glyceminc index low. You can put them in curries, or mash them up and turn them into […]
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The health benefits of drinking water
While most people can agree that water is a healthy beverage choice, there has long been debate over how much of the drink should be consumed daily. It was previously thought that at least eight glasses per day was needed to help combat the natural effects of dehydration. Recently, however, a study suggested that that […]
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Grow your own!
If there is one thing that has really grounded me recently, and made me appreciate the natural world in a much less superficial way, it has been growing my own food. Last year I began experimenting with aeroponics and hydroponics. I managed to grow a monster tomato plant, and I was well and truly bitten (no, savagely […]
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Declutter your mind, and your kitchen! How simplifying your thinking can aid your healthy lifestyle.
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 […]