Diets. They are oh so tempting with their promises of quick, easy and sustainable weight loss. And for the hardened dieter, there is never a lack of new options to replace last month’s failed diet. Now, I’m the first to admit that advice of eating healthier and getting more active isn’t going to connect with […]
Food is killing you
Food is killing you. All of it. But we have to eat, so what should you really worry about on your plate? Saturated fat? Trans fatty acids? Gluten? Sugar? Fructose? Or carbohydrates in general? The ever-talented Glenn Cardwell blogs today on how little you should heed the latest dire health warnings of how ‘Component X’ […]
Say goodbye to diet debates
A viewpoint article recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, calling for an end to the ‘diet debate’ has certainly resonated with me. Promoting, discrediting, or debating any dietary approach to weight loss serves little benefit. Let me explain why. The scientific jury is now firmly in, with dozens of high-quality, randomised […]
12 steps to writing a best-selling diet book
The weight loss industry is big business, with big dollars to be made from how big the population has become. If you’ve been contemplating how you can cash in on the weight loss goldmine, then you’ve come to the right place. Simply follow my 12-step guide to writing a best-selling diet book and you will soon be on the path to wealth and B-grade celebrity status.
Thinking of detoxing? The pros and cons of detox diets
Detox or liver cleansing diets have been around for many years. With amazing claims of rapid and easy weight loss, improved health, together with a heavy dose of Hollywood celebrity endorsement, it is no wonder these diets are in the public spotlight. The case for detox diets shouldn’t just be based on personal testimonials, so […]