Look at macronutrients and get the balances right and from good food sources (obviously). What % protein/fat/carbs are best for your body composition etc.
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostEat locally and eat seasonally.
Better for you, better for the environment, better for Britain!
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Originally posted by _V_ View PostWe call it the red, white and blue Brexit diet.
British tea, jam and biscuits will be at the heart of Britain's Brexit trade plansComment
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I don't think there's much of a secret to eating healthy. Not that I necessarily stick to it, but I've been watching what I eat a lot more lately and combined with regular exercise (going form practically 0 to 3 times a week in the gym) I've shed some pounds and feel much healthier.
I haven't followed any particular diet, for me it's just been:
-Eat a lot more veggies.
-Eat less carbs
-moderate your liquid calories (cut down booze, no soft drinks tea and coffee without sugar)
-Drink lots of water
-Plenty of protein
-Don't worry about fats too much
It's important to know how many calories you need and what you consume, so monitor it with myfitnesspal for a while. I actually found it difficult to overeat just by following the above, particularly when cutting down carbs.
A good tip I heard was to eat 5 'meals' a day. So 3 main meals and 2 snacks. Then make sure you eat right 90% of the time. So in a week that means you're having 35 meals. So 3 or 4 of those can be 'bad' foods and it won't make a huge amount of difference. So instead of some nuts and fruit for a snack you have a bad of crisps. Or instead of a meal of chicken and veggies you have a pizza. It won't matter if it's only 1 in 10.Comment
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Good suggestions there, keep 'em coming!
Originally posted by northernladyukolive oil thing doesn't sound right
After about 6 weeks (I think) their cholestorol levels had reduced ~15% I think in the two groups that had either olive oil, but not in the other two. The "Mediterranean Diet" has lots of neat olive oil on their fruit and fish etc.
James Wong is a Botanist I think so studies the science of plants.
Re: Book, the yanks are terrible eaters, they seem to just binge on everything then follow fads (or take drugs) to try and lose weight.
Originally posted by mudskipperrefined carbs Haribo and Dunkin' Donuts
Originally posted by PurpleGorillaWatch out for salt on those pistachios unless they are plain.
Originally posted by SimonMacI hear bananas are good for you
Originally posted by scooterscotCut down on red meat. And if you already do cut back some more.
Originally posted by WTFHeat locally and eat seasonallyOriginally posted by Nigel Farage MEP - 2016-06-24 04:00:00"I hope this victory brings down this failed project and leads us to a Europe of sovereign nation states, trading together, being friends together, cooperating together, and let's get rid of the flag, the anthem, Brussels, and all that has gone wrong."Comment
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Originally posted by northernladyuk View PostWhat is the evidence base for that?
Health Benefits of Peppermint
Most people are familiar with the flavor of peppermint — it's the plant that gives the candy of the same name its cool burst of flavor. What most people don't know, however, is that peppermint is an herb with a very high concentration of antioxidants. The health benefits of peppermint are primarily due to its antioxidant content.
Peppermint is an excellent source of antioxidants like vitamin C and beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Peppermint is also a very good source of fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, vitamin B2 and omega 3 fats.
Protecting yourself against free radicals with antioxidants is the most effective way to reduce the risk of many health problems associated with aging. The benefits of antioxidants include powerful protection against all types of degenerative diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, macular degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, and many more."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostThere's plenty of evidence to suggest your body is awash with particles than damage your DNA, which is what really ageing is all about. Antioxidants limit that damage, which are to be found in red wine, cranberries, but they are also heavily concentrated in peppermint.
Health Benefits of PeppermintComment
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Originally posted by FrontEnder View Post-Eat a lot more veggies. ...
This is very true - It's easy to spot who is most likely to keel over and die of a heart attack when they're 50. Just watch them eat a beefburger meal in a pub, and they'll be the ones who leave all the salad in a neat little pile uneaten when they've finished.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by FrontEnder View PostEat a lot more veggies.
-Eat less carbs
-moderate your liquid calories (cut down booze, no soft drinks tea and coffee without sugar)
-Drink lots of water
-Plenty of protein
-Don't worry about fats too much
Veg: I prefer a salad (toms/cucumber/onion/cabbage/carrot/peppers/lettuce) I've never really got on with a pile of veg that you'd get with e.g. a roast.
Liquid: Soft/fruit drink/tea in the week, cider or red wine at weekendOriginally posted by Nigel Farage MEP - 2016-06-24 04:00:00"I hope this victory brings down this failed project and leads us to a Europe of sovereign nation states, trading together, being friends together, cooperating together, and let's get rid of the flag, the anthem, Brussels, and all that has gone wrong."Comment
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People don't tell the truth
Originally posted by scooterscot View PostThere's plenty of evidence to suggest your body is awash with particles than damage your DNA, which is what really ageing is all about. Antioxidants limit that damage, which are to be found in red wine, cranberries, but they are also heavily concentrated in peppermint.
Maybe antioxidants limit damage but not after they've firstly been through half of your alimentary canal.
I won't be surprised if you take turmeric for some similar spurious reason"Don't part with your illusions; when they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live" Mark TwainComment
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