This has to be one of the most misunderstood yet highly-profitable molecules in the human body. Let's go through a few cholesterol myths. Myth #1: Cholesterol is dangerous / toxic. You might be surprised to discover that cholesterol is actually needed for the production of: Cell structures and membranes (so any growth or repair)Vitamin D … Continue reading Cholesterol Myths
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What is intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting in its simplest form is going without food for intermittent periods and eating during other periods. One of the most popular methods of intermittent fasting involves eating all of your day's food within an 8 hour window. The easiest way to do this? Skip breakfast. Wait what? The most … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting
At the beginning, results can come thick and fast. But for most people, rate of change slows down and it's easy to get discouraged. Whilst weight loss plateaus suck, it can be comforting to know that it can happen to anyone. Our bodies are pretty amazing at looking after us so your body sees any … Continue reading 3 Ways to Beat a Weight Loss Plateau
Paleo, primal, low-carb, no-sugar, low-sugar, keto... blah blah blah. Here's what I do when I've been indulging too much and want to strip off the excess weight. I cut some carbs. Carbs raise blood glucose and insulin levels, they make your energy go up and then down again leaving you hungry, irritable and reaching for … Continue reading How I Lose Weight Easily Without Counting Calories, Giving Up Chocolate Or Rebounding A Week Later.
This is the exact 'to the point' question one of my THRIVE members had written down during the first week of her 10 week program! So let's talk snacks! I try not to snack and I explain why further down in the post. But that doesn't mean I don't eat between meals or think it's … Continue reading “No Snack?”
If you're used to super sweet or pre-made hot chocolate powders, this recipe will taste, well, cocoa-y. That is what real cocoa and chocolate tastes like! It's a bit more earthy, a bit more rich and full in its flavour, and by that nature you can't really over-indulge on it. The chocolate and chocolate powders … Continue reading Real Hot Chocolate
Every week there is a new headline claiming that a certain food is either really good for you or really bad for you. And since these headlines are published to the general public who for the most part have no experience in critically analysing scientific data, I think it is important to share the following … Continue reading Why You Should Take Nutrition Headlines With A Huge Pinch Of Salt
How is that for a title! This was the name of an article I had seen elsewhere so I decided to put my spin on the idea. Trendy smooshed up fruity stuff in a cool looking coconut bowl. There is SO much information out there about what is a healthy diet. Ask your doctor and … Continue reading “Everything You Think You Know About Healthy Eating is Wrong and it’s Making You Fat and Tired…”
If you haven't heard someone go on a rant about sugar yet - buckle up. It's time we flipped our diet ideas upside down because the only thing low-fat is good for is low-mood. Here's what you need to know about sugar: Ever since the low-fat guidelines were introduced, people have become FATTER. Why? Because … Continue reading The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight
What started as a simple "what I eat" blog post a while back has turned into 3 posts and a few changes in my diet. For a couple of years I followed a pescetarian diet for a few reasons that I won't go into anymore than this: I have never been a big meat eater … Continue reading Kelly Eats – Post Natal Diet
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