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fad diets

10 tips on how to spot a fad diet

June 4, 2014 by Tim Crowe 8 Comments

how to spot a fad diet

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 most people, even if subconsciously they know that that is the real … [Read more...] about 10 tips on how to spot a fad diet

Food is killing you

May 7, 2014 by Tim Crowe 7 Comments

X Food

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' in your diet may be killing you. Food is killing you … [Read more...] about Food is killing you

Say goodbye to diet debates

September 11, 2013 by Tim Crowe 8 Comments

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 controlled trials … [Read more...] about Say goodbye to diet debates

12 steps to writing a best-selling diet book

June 26, 2013 by Tim Crowe 17 Comments

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.With so many … [Read more...] about 12 steps to writing a best-selling diet book

Thinking of detoxing? The pros and cons of detox diets

October 11, 2012 by Tim Crowe 3 Comments

Detox

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 read on for the essential guide to detox diets … [Read more...] about Thinking of detoxing? The pros and cons of detox diets

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