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Lemon water: is it worth the squeeze or just sour hype?

August 4, 2024 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

lemon water

Do you want to lose weight, boost your metabolism, improve your digestion, detox your body, have glowing skin and all while keeping your body nicely alkalised and in balance? You can. All you need do is start the day with a glass of water with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon added. I mean, water is good for you? And lemons, being a fruit, are good for you? So why not … [Read more...] about Lemon water: is it worth the squeeze or just sour hype?

The alkaline diet delusion

November 8, 2023 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

alkaline diet

What if I told you that all it takes to lose weight, boost energy and prevent diseases like arthritis, osteoporosis and cancer is to eat the right foods to keep the pH of your body in the alkaline zone? Well, if I were prepared to throw out every bit of scientific knowledge that I have on how the human body works to buffer against acidity and alkalinity then sure, I could tell … [Read more...] about The alkaline diet delusion

Hangover cures: does anything work?

October 9, 2023 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

hangover cures

Hangovers are the body's way of reminding us about the hazards of overindulgence. In this blog post, I’ll delve into what goes on behind the scenes to cause a hangover. I’ll then explore what science has to say about all those supposed ‘hangover cures’. And finally, I’ll outline the practical things that are in your control to help prevent and treat a hangover.The dreaded … [Read more...] about Hangover cures: does anything work?

Lectins: exposing the manufactured health scare around these plant proteins

August 28, 2023 by Tim Crowe 2 Comments

Lectins

Lectins are the new dietary demon responsible for all of our modern health ills - at least if you take YouTube clips and diet books on their word. These lectins are a major driver of inflammation, weight gain and chronic disease it seems. Yet to believe this, you need to ignore the reality that humans have been eating lectin-containing foods like wholegrains and legumes for … [Read more...] about Lectins: exposing the manufactured health scare around these plant proteins

Busting weight loss myths

July 3, 2013 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

Lose weight now

The realm of weight loss is one where beliefs and myths abound. It seems everyone from the public to expert dietitians have views and beliefs around the causes of obesity, with these not always being supported by good science.Coming from a firm scientific evidence footing, an eminent group of 20 respected obesity researchers scoured the Internet, popular media, and the … [Read more...] about Busting weight loss myths

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