On my way to meet with a friend yesterday, I passed a Pret a Manger. It was early in the morning and there was a familiar waft from the ubiquitous sandwich chain that transported me back to my carb consuming days when I would leave the underground at Oxford Circus and grab their warm Ham …
My Pet Biome
I know this may seem like I am going a little off-topic but having seen a recent article highlighting the resurgence of the craze for the Tamagotchi, the popular egg-shaped toy which was first launched in the USA 21 years ago and has been making a comeback following a popular re-release last year when the …
Cheese & Onion Quiche
An easy to make and really tasty quiche. The ingredients can be adjusted according to your taste, for instance, you may prefer caramelised onions with ham or bacon or add extra flavour to the crust with herbs and spices. For The Crust 190g Almond Flour ½ Teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ Tablespoons melted butter (Kerrygold …
A Biography of Ancel Keys (1904 – 2004) The Man Behind Our Dietary Debacle
Ancel Keys was born in Colorado Springs USA in 1904. During his youth, he left high school to pursue odd jobs, such as shoveling bat guano in Arizona. He eventually finished his secondary education and was admitted to the University of California at Berkeley in 1922. For a brief time, he took up a job …
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Kombucha – The Probiotic Powerhouse
For those out there who haven’t yet heard about Kombucha, here’s a short introduction. The exact origin of Kombucha is not known, although it seems to have links with Asia and Russia. It is thought to date back about 2000 years and became popular in the 90’s and again recently when its probiotic powers were …
Breakfast For Your Gut Bugs
Apple cider vinegar brings a lot of benefits, containing acetic acid which has been shown to help with several medical conditions, it is also said to help digestion of fats when on an LCHF diet. In addition to the health benefits, apple cider vinegar makes a tasty salad dressing or gives soups and stews an …
Public Health England’s advice is a recipe for diabesity – Zoë Harcombe Ph.D
Last month (February 2019) Ivor Cummins posted a video recording of Zoë Harcombe’s address to the UK Parliament in the House of Commons on the bad science behind the Food Guidelines. She explains how the Dietary Guidelines set in the USA in 1977... ...and in the UK in 1983 have resulted in the demonization of dietary …
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Statin Wars – Have We Been Misled by the Evidence?
When drug companies begin producing grape flavoured statins for children and some experts suggesting that burger outlets should offer statins as “condiments” to counter the negative effects of a fast food meal. Some even debating whether statins should be added to the water supply, shouldn’t we be asking why? Dr Maryanne Demasi says “Follow the …
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Forget the Supplement – Sprout It!
Let’s look at the incredibly powerful properties of broccoli sprouts. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale are an excellent source of nutrition and broccoli sprouts are no exception, with their potency concentrated into the tiny shoots of the young plant. According to Dr Jed Fahey and Dr Rhonda Patrick of Johns Hopkins …
The Real Meal Revolution
Professor Tim Noakes, has long been a leading light in science based nutrition and author of the acclaimed book The Lore of Running, has for many years been an advocate of the low fat, high carb diet, but in 2010 he came across a then recently published book called The New Atkins for a New …
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