Understanding Weight loss I believe it has to be one of the most written about, talked about and hyped-up subjects (by the purveyors of quick fixes) in the world today and just about everyone seems to have an opinion - well informed or not. It’s no wonder we are all so confused swimming around in a sea of such conflicting information. A Quick Overview of Understanding Fat … [Read more...] about 14 Undisputed Facts for Helping You to Understand (and beat) Fat Loss
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Discover How Music, Art and Kids Playgroup is Helping People with Alzheimer’s Disease
It has been well known for many years that music and art have some quite amazing healing powers. Now we are discovering that these modalities can reach those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease—even those in whom the disease has progressed to the point of a patient who is comatose and non-responsive. Alzheimer’s disease is a disorder that attacks the nerve cells in the … [Read more...] about Discover How Music, Art and Kids Playgroup is Helping People with Alzheimer’s Disease
At Last…….Belly Fat Loss Simplified
You have probably seen hundreds of TV commercials advertising the latest abdominal exercisers, diet pills, and workout videos promising to shred your belly fat and leave you with sexy, six-pack abs. Well, be warned before you go forking out a great big handful of hard earned cash. What they don't want you to know is that no specific type of workout, combination of exercises, … [Read more...] about At Last…….Belly Fat Loss Simplified
Are You a Serious Cereal Offender?
Let’s take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of your first meal of the day? Breakfast…..it is often said to be the most important meal you eat so what do you usually have? Something out of a colourful “buy me” style box ……..or………something low GI and with a decent whack of protein to top you up after a great workout and will also help get you through the morning … [Read more...] about Are You a Serious Cereal Offender?
Best Ever Lamb Shank and Barley Soup – Slow Cooked
This is the perfect winter soup - thick and chunky - it's real comfort food. So full of goodness it will leave you begging for more. I recommend making this soup the day before and let it sit overnight to develop its wonderful rich flavour. It makes a good 8 serves and freezes well too so it will keep you and your family in food for a few weeks. Ingredients: 2 tbs … [Read more...] about Best Ever Lamb Shank and Barley Soup – Slow Cooked
Wheatgrass: Nature’s Perfect Health Food or Not?
These days every second juice bar in the Mall has a tray of wheatgrass beckoning your body to down a shot and send you on your way to better health and unbelievable vitality. In other words, it is often tagged as another superfood (and many of you know how I feel about the use of the word ‘superfood’) So let’s have a look and see if this 'great grass' is all that it is … [Read more...] about Wheatgrass: Nature’s Perfect Health Food or Not?
Bad Back? Stiff, Sore & Sorry? Discover Why We All Need a Strong Core – and How You Can Fix Your Core Health.
Nearly forty years ago I had a lumbar laminectomy and three vertebrae fused together caused by degenerative issues from accidents on horses and tractors (I rolled a tractor and it came back on top of me) so I have some idea about lower back pain and how debilitating it can be. The one thing I have learnt from all of this is the ongoing need to keep your core and abs … [Read more...] about Bad Back? Stiff, Sore & Sorry? Discover Why We All Need a Strong Core – and How You Can Fix Your Core Health.
The Two Tiny White Grains – Sugar and Salt: Are They Toxin or Treat?
Discover The Bitter Truth - Why Sugar and Salt Can Play Havoc with Your Health. Sugar……many people will tell you it is now on the ever growing list of toxins we must avoid if we want to have good health. That maybe so, but who doesn’t enjoy a sweet treat every now and again? We all do and there is nothing wrong with that as long as it is in moderation – just like everything … [Read more...] about The Two Tiny White Grains – Sugar and Salt: Are They Toxin or Treat?
Lentils: Why EVERYONE Should be Eating them: Nutritional Facts, Health Benefits and Cooking Ideas
Winter is just around the corner (if you are living Down Under) and I can’t wait to tuck into some of those beautiful slow cooked comfort foods that are synonymous with cold weather. A time for some of those tasty body warming casseroles, spicy middle eastern dishes cooked in my trusty tagine and steaming, health giving, hearty soups. And one of my favourite economical … [Read more...] about Lentils: Why EVERYONE Should be Eating them: Nutritional Facts, Health Benefits and Cooking Ideas
Exercise: Discover the Real Reasons Why There Are No More Excuses for Everyone NOT to Exercise
It is fast becoming a matter of life and death. Worldwide, everyone from Prime Ministers and Presidents to family doctors and health authorities are urging us all to exercise more for improved health and well-being. And they are saying this for a very good reason. Obesity and lifestyle diseases are crippling our countries coffers. Health costs all around the world are … [Read more...] about Exercise: Discover the Real Reasons Why There Are No More Excuses for Everyone NOT to Exercise