We need to eat Omega 3 oils in their natural form if possible. Fish and tomatoes compliment each other very well. especially when tomatoes are in season. This fish soup feels really summery with the fresh tomatoes. You could always give it some extra depth of flavour by adding some bacon too. Ingredients: 1 finely chopped … Continue reading Summery Fish Soup
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Steak and Stir Fried Chinese Veggies
Some recent pronouncements from the WHO declared that red meat increased risk of cancer. I found it interesting that processed meat was lumped in with the data and recommendation, so if you don't eat processed red meat, is the recommendation still the same? Well draw your own conclusion, but here is a very interesting overview … Continue reading Steak and Stir Fried Chinese Veggies
Braised Leg of Lamb
Lamb is a naturally fatty meat that is also high in protein and many vitamins and minerals. It is particularly suited to a low carb diet. This recipe uses a leg of lamb but it would also be equally good made with a cheaper cut such as shoulder. 1.4 kg leg of lamb 1 onion finely … Continue reading Braised Leg of Lamb
Feel like a Chinese Takeaway?
If you are feeling like having a Chinese takeaway, be aware of the many harmful impacts of fast food which is heavily processed. They are typically very high in sugar and inflammatory vegetable oil. Some also contain MSG which really drives appetite and food addiction. And you get all that even if you don't eat … Continue reading Feel like a Chinese Takeaway?
Avoid Slowing Down Your Metabolism
Slowing down your metabolism will eventually lead to weight gain. One of the advantages of an LCHF lifestyle is that your are not eating too few calories, just eating the right ones https://authoritynutrition.com/6-mistakes-that-slow-metabolism/ Intermittent fasting on the other hand has many health advantages without the risk of slowing metabolism.The entire strategy of weight loss with intermittent … Continue reading Avoid Slowing Down Your Metabolism
I can’t believe its not butter!
This is what real butter looks like Ingredients: Milk Fat 80% min, Salt 2% max In case there is any confusion....the following picture is not butter, this is an artificial spread and will wreak havoc with your health. Ingredients: Cream, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Salt (1.7%), Colour (Carotenes) Any butter type product with a lid should … Continue reading I can’t believe its not butter!
Hydration for Sport – you have got to be kidding!
Energy from these highly addictive sugary drinks? You must be joking. What you really get is a spike in sugar and corresponding spike in insulin (the fat storage hormone) followed by a slump and a voracious hunger. This leads to weight gain and you are now well on the path to metabolic syndrome. What ever … Continue reading Hydration for Sport – you have got to be kidding!
