Discover the Secrets of Good health

It’s easy to think of fat as just inert tissue - useless blubber just sitting there on our hips taking up space…way too much space. On the contrary fat is smart. It is considered by many scientists to be an organ in and of itself - a hotbed of chemical communicators and the [...]

In a previous blog I encouraged you to take advantage of fall’s cooler temperatures to exercise outdoors. After all, there is nothing more invigorating than taking a bike ride or a simple stroll on a crisp autumn day.

During a sports lesson, A short, chubby fourteen-year-old girl stares at the hurdles ahead. They look impossibly high; she’ll never be able to clear them. But the teacher is blowing his whistle impatiently, so, with classmates lining the track, she runs, jumps as hard as she can, and trips at the first hurdle. She carries [...]

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New research in the Medical Journal of Australia suggests that reality TV shows focused on appearance may be bad for your self-esteem.
[...] the portrayal of cosmetic and weight loss procedures on television typically distorted the speed and difficulty of these physical changes - creating unrealistic expectations for viewers - and had been shown [...]

Whether you’re looking for a breakfast on-the-go, a post workout recovery or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, smoothies can be a fast and easy way to pack a good nutritional punch.
Here are some smoothie basics and a couple of recipes to try:

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Okay, we all know our food is full of trans-fat, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and preservatives, but it could be a WHOLE LOT worse.
Like these unlucky people who found used bandages, a dirty knife, mice, stones, metal shards and even–I’m NOT joking–a condom in their food!
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One of the most frustrating moments for many dieters is the weekly weigh-in. Sometimes, the results on your scales seem to bear very little relation to the week you’ve just had. Maybe you’ve been really good - but not lost anything. Or you’ve had a couple of meals out, and eaten more than a few [...]

They call it the “Chococlock” and for just $37.10 you can feed your chocolate addiction on the hour, every hour. That’s if you’re quick enough!
Every 60 minutes the shutters open and a piece of chocolate pops out, but you’ve only got 30 seconds to grab it. If not, the chocolate goes back in and you’ll [...]

I suppose we could look on the bright side here; well over 400,000 Brits eat exceptionally well!
These rather unflattering findings are the result of a wide-ranging investigation for the Food Standards Agency’s National Diet and Nutrition Survey. The results are based on 5 dietary targets set out by the World Health Organization. [...]

Lately I’ve been trying to feel better so I’ve been eating a lot of vitamins… do you know how many vitamins you have to eat before you feel full?… the colour of my urine is amazing…” - Steven Wright
I have to admit, I’m skeptical - some would say jaded over the hundreds of thousands of [...]