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Managing Weight

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?

Can you be addicted to food?

April 29, 2024 by Tim Crowe 4 Comments

food addiction

Can a craving for food, especially when not hungry, really be considered an ‘addiction’? The idea of food addiction is a controversial one. When the term ‘food addiction’ is used, it usually expresses the desire for certain types of foods – normally ones that are not the healthiest of choices. Is it possible then to elevate what someone calls a 'food addiction' to the same … [Read more...] about Can you be addicted to food?

Apple cider vinegar: miracle elixir or marketing mirage?

February 13, 2024 by Tim Crowe 3 Comments

apple cider vinegar

Move aside coconut oil, your time in the superfood spotlight has passed. Today it is all about apple cider vinegar. It is the latest all-natural, all-wholesome, all-singing, all-dancing superfood that will save you from just about anything that ails you. With claims ranging from sterilising your toothbrush right through to treating diabetes and melting away waistlines, in this … [Read more...] about Apple cider vinegar: miracle elixir or marketing mirage?

Is it better to exercise fasted or fed?

January 9, 2024 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

exercise fasted or fed

To exercise fasted or fed? It’s a controversial topic with strong views coming from both camps. Exercising in a fasted state is frequently endorsed as an essential criterion for those promoting weight loss to ensure the most ‘fat burning’ possible. Then there is the opposing view that you want to be well-fuelled before exercise so you can power the length and duration of your … [Read more...] about Is it better to exercise fasted or fed?

The user’s guide to intermittent fasting

July 28, 2020 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

Intermittent fasting

Intermittent fasting is currently one of the world's most popular health trends. Characterised by alternating periods of food absence followed by periods of normal eating, promoters of intermittent fasting claim that it is the ‘metabolic key’ to unlocking weight loss, reducing inflammation, cutting the risk of diabetes and heart disease and maybe even extending your life. Read … [Read more...] about The user’s guide to intermittent fasting

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