Dr Steven Gundry, author of The Plant Paradox is back with yet another book, this time claiming the ketogenic diet is not what we think it is and that ketones actually do what's called mitochondrial uncoupling which teaches the bodies energy-producing organelles to ‘waste’ calories. He goes on to reveal that his research has led …
The Effect of Hibiscus Tea on Blood Pressure
Hibiscus is a tropical wild plant rich in organic acids, polyphenols, anthocyanins, polysaccharides, beneficial for the cardiovascular system. Meta analyses and randomised controlled trials show that daily consumption of hibiscus tea significantly lowered blood pressure greater than the control groups. Extracts showed antibacterial, anti-oxidant, nephro and hepato-protective, renal/diuretic effect, effects on lipid metabolism, anti-diabetic …
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Leek & Wild Garlic Soup
Spring is on its way and the wild garlic is already emerging. There is an abundance of the tasty leaves where I live and it can be found in many wooded areas close to streams and rivers here in the UK. Modern research suggests that, like garlic, eating wild garlic may help to lower blood …
Sauerkraut & Kefir Coleslaw
This no mayo coleslaw is a gut-healthy, flavourful side dish that is crunchy, tangy, delicious and easy to make*. prepare it just 15 minutes ahead of time and serve it as a topping for burgers, steak or as a side dish for most meals. *Most shop-bought Sauerkraut has been pasteurised although some places do sell …
Mushrooms – Nature’s Vitamin D Supplement
Normally grown in the dark, mushrooms are pretty low in vitamin D unless exposed to UVB light. Researchers have discovered that exposing Oyster, Shiitake or even common button mushrooms to ultraviolet light, boosts the vitamin D levels to impressive numbers. (as much as 46,000iu).They found that exposing the gills (the ridges underneath the cap) generates …
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Cauliflower & Savoy Cabbage Mash
I don't take any credit for this recipe, it's the result of the creating work of Heavenly Fan It's winter out there and an egg salad for lunch just doesn't keep the cold out. Fan has certainly hit the spot with this comforting creation that brings to mind the "central heating for kids" ad from …
Four Years Remission – Sceptics & Statins
In 2017 I was diabetic and taking a combination of drugs as a consequence. The usual cocktail of Metformin, Gliclazide, Ramipril and of course…statins. When my GP told me that the effectiveness of the blood sugar lowering drugs was wearing off, Canagliflozin, which would effectively cause me to pass out the offending glucose in my …
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Food For Thought
Researchers have found that people with Alzheimer’s disease have more undesirable bacteria in their gut microbiome (the collection of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes that live in the gut), with less abundant amounts of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria.The authors of “Gut microbiome alterations in Alzheimer’s disease,” add Alzheimer’s disease to the growing list of …
Fat Fiction – The Documentary
https://youtu.be/TUADs-CK7vI “For most of human history there has been very little starch or sugar in the human diet. In fact, if you put all of human history into one year, it’s only in the last day that we started eating grains or bread and it’s only in the last hour that people have been eating …
Game Changing Injection?
It's all over media today, a 'game changing' injection to lower cholesterol. My only question is why? https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1484718/cholesterol-drug-inclisiran-novartis-nhs-deal-save-lives-prevent-heart-attack-stroke Maybe these news outlets should show this incredible research instead . https://youtu.be/inwfSkSGvQw
low carb for life 