“They [the French] are annoyingly thin. If you go to France and see an obese person, it’s probably an American on vacation” Dr David Diamond- Demonisation and Deception in Cholesterol Research The French Paradox, a term coined in the 1980’s began the quest to answer the enigma that French people, despite consuming more wine per capita …
Our Daily Bread
I remember, as a child, being forced to recite the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ at school assembly every morning. Thankfully, I no longer have to mindlessly perform that ritual but I do however remember a small section – “Give us this day, our daily bread”. For over fifty years that daily bread was a part of my …
Breakfast Scones
I found a recipe a while back on YouTube that looked so delicious I had to try it. They were called Buttery Biscuits and the recipe was a variation on an original Pinterest item. I have since adapted it slightly for my own taste and bake a batch every 12 days (the recipe makes 12 …
A Blast From My Past
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 …
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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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 …
low carb for life 