Weight Loss diets

The growing tide of oestrogen related problems

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Since World War 2 there have been over 85,000 new synthetic chemicals that have been unleashed into our environment. Many of these man made chemicals came about as new purposes were found for the left over stock pile of industrial materials after the war. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) that get added back to our … Read more

Breakfast cereal = junk food part 2

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Now, as I have assaulted all breakfast cereals as junk food (just read the label – they are full of sugar and salt and sometimes covered in chocolate – how could they not be junk food) I thought I would redeem myself by suggesting there are 2 cereals that I would be comfortable with people … Read more

Breakfast cereal = Junk Food

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At the turn of the Twentieth Century protein was the king of nutrients, needed for health, strength and good energy. However nutritionists of the day such as John Harvey Kellogg began to criticise protein claiming it was bad for digestion, and later protein was also demonised for being bad for the kidneys, increasing acidity and … Read more

Weight loss secrets – snacks

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Balancing your blood sugar with protein, fat and carbohydrates at every meal and snack is one of the secrets to optimal energy levels, good mood and a healthy, lean body. Now, snacks are not for everyone. If you work with a nutritionist for weight loss you get the composition of your breakfast, lunch and dinner right, you … Read more

Manipulating hormones for weight loss

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Manipulating hormones during exercise is one the key elements to successful weight loss. This can be done through a nutritionist for weight loss or through exercise. Research has shown that doing resistance training, particularly when performed in a circuit as demonstrated in the workout video clip, increases certain hormones such as testosterone, cortisol and growth hormone. The goal … Read more

Carb loading part 4

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Carbohydrate loading should be done leading up to an important event such as a half marathon, marathon, triathlon or other endurance event where for 3-4 days prior to the event you can safely carbohydrate load as outlined by the AIS, and after having completed the event eat normally again. It might still be wise to … Read more

Carb loading part 3

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In the example from the AIS below the foods, although high in carbohydrates, are also low in nutrition. Consider the kerbs’ cycle and electron transport chain (I can see you eyes glazing over here but bear with me). You don’t need to understand all the chemical reactions, just the fact that in order to turn all … Read more