I have had a few inquiries for information about the food lovers diet. As those of you who follow my blog regularly know, that unless I state otherwise, I only do personal reviews on products that I have actually purchased and checked out thoroughly myself. However, I’m not prepared to do this for this diet [...]
I’ve had a few readers ask if I could do a Jon Gabriel review, who he is, where he is from and his credibility. Jon is originally from the USA and moved to Australia after a life altering experience related to 9/11. I wrote a post about his Kiama retreat that I attended, and in [...]
For those of you who read my last post about falling off the weight loss wagon and my top 5 tips on how to stop overeating, I have another confession to make. I have actually been doing the HCG diet for the past 30 days. I know that in my past posts about this diet [...]
Those of you that have read my post about my experience with the HCG diet will notice that I received a lot of comments and questions about strategies, especially for Phase 2. So I thought I would write this post sharing the top five tips that I learned or devised when I did it. These tips [...]
Have you ever started a diet or healthy eating plan only to find that all of a sudden your parents, siblings, friends or significant other suddenly starts treating you with special goodies that they know you love and that are definitely not allowed on your eating plan? You might also so find that people make [...]
I usually don’t write posts about diets or products that I haven’t tried personally, but I have had quite a few requests for information about the currently, very popular, Slow Carb Diet. A good friend has been doing this diet successfully for 10 weeks and when he kindly offered to write a post about some [...]
I wrote a post a couple of days ago about some of the health benefits of Chia seeds. Naturally, when I’m checking out something that I plan on incorporating into my diet I also try to find out if there are any negatives or possible side effects but before I go any further I’ve got [...]
As my regular readers know, I am a fan of Chia Seeds and take them daily. These powerful nutritional seeds can benefit everyone, regardless of their current health status. They originate from South America and contain more antioxidants than blueberries, more Omega 3 than flaxseed, more calcium than milk, more fiber than muesli and more [...]
It’s starting to become clear that foods with vitamin D are essential for good health. As more studies are performed on the effects of adequate vitamin D dosage, more and more evidence is popping up to show how important this vitamin is to bone health, blood pressure, heart disease and cancer prevention. Vitamin D deficiency [...]
I’ve had readers asking for more information about Jon Gabriel, in particular the foods that he permits, plus some of his recipes. Before I go any further, I just want to clarify that the Jon Gabriel method doesn’t actually disallow any foods, it focuses on adding nutrient rich foods instead. If you’d like to learn [...]
A friend asked for my chicken stock recipe recently as she had just made some soup and was disappointed with the results. That inspired me to do this quick post as it is the basis of all my soup recipes. The beauty of a really good quality stock is that it is so full of flavor that you don’t need to do much to make delicious stews and soups. [...]
I wrote this post as when I was learning how to make sourdough bread. Although it is very easy and ever so rewarding there are a few points that can make it easier so I thought I’d share these with you. You can find my recipe here. Sourdough Bread Starter Sourdough bread culture contains a mixture of wild yeasts and lactic acid bacteria characteristic of the region in which it was started. I can’t recommend highly [...]
As those of you who’ve been following my blog know, we returned recently from a three-week trip to Bozeman Montana, with a view to moving there next year. I’ve been meaning to write a post for ages about some of the fabulous Bozeman restaurants that we visited whilst there. Having been warned that Bozeman was [...]
We have been raving fans of the original Japanese TV show since it started and haven’t missed an episode. As Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto was one of our favorites we followed him in The Next Iron Chef USA. It goes to follow that when we decided to spend a few days in Honolulu I just had [...]
We stayed overnight in San Bruno last night as we had an early morning flight to Hawaii this morning. Never having been to that part of town before, I went for a stroll in the afternoon to search for a potential dinner venue. We had seen what looked like a good Japanese restaurant on our [...]
It is hard to argue that broccoli is anything but one of the healthiest foods we can eat. It is a member of what is called the cruciferous family of vegetables, this family also includes cauliflower and cabbage. Its cultivation originated in Italy in the 16th century, and is named after the Latin word “brachium” [...]
I wrote a post a couple of days ago about some of the health benefits of Chia seeds. Naturally, when I’m checking out something that I plan on incorporating into my diet I also try to find out if there are any negatives or possible side effects but before I go any further I’ve got [...]
As my regular readers know, I am a fan of Chia Seeds and take them daily. These powerful nutritional seeds can benefit everyone, regardless of their current health status. They originate from South America and contain more antioxidants than blueberries, more Omega 3 than flaxseed, more calcium than milk, more fiber than muesli and more [...]
Before reading this I recommend you read my previous post about the food lovers diet first. If after reading that post, you are still keen to find out more about the diet, I have included below some basic information about the Food Lovers Diet Menu. Please note that, unlike my other diet reviews, my comments on [...]
Regular physical activity is an excellent tool for people who want to lose weight and it also offers many benefits for our bodies. It helps you reduce stress, anxiety and depression. It can help you feel better by boosting your energy levels, and improves your self-esteem among many other positive things. In this post let’s [...]
The modern workplace has evolved to become a perpetually connected environment where the exchange of information and ideas has taken the center stage. The speed of modern Internet connections and the availability of computers paired with intelligent mobile devices challenge us to invent new ways to work together. However, there are disadvantages as well. The [...]
Sometimes, finding the time to exercise can be quite challenging in these days of never ending chores and errands. However, regular physical activity is a fundamental part of a healthy lifestyle, and it is particularly important if you are trying to lose weight. In today’s article, we will take a look at a few ideas [...]
Most of us go through periods of time when a little extra fat makes its way onto our waistline without noticing. Among the large variety of alternatives to consider when trying to lose weight, following low fat diets is a popular option for many dieters around the world. After all, doesn’t it make sense that [...]
Practicing Yoga is an excellent alternative for those who want to relax while improving the overall health of their bodies. In this short article we will take a look at 3 yoga positions for beginners that may help you get started. Ready? Easy Yoga Pose 1: Cat Pose Stand on your hands and knees as [...]
Out of all of the things that I know are not good for my health or weight maintenance, the number one problem item for me would have to be bread. I just love it and I don’t plan on eliminating it from my diet altogether. I have at least given up all forms of processed [...]
I have had several people asking what green juicing recipes I would recommend for health and weight loss. My answer is, “The ones that you can develop the habit of drinking on a daily basis are the best ones for you.” There are some excellent ones available that will give you a massive amount of [...]
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