The ‘Superfoods’ They Don’t Tell You About

by Health Freak Eddy on February 18, 2012

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su·per·food / ˈsoōpərˌfoōd/• n. (not in technical use) a natural food regarded as especially beneficial because of its nutrient profile or its health-protecting qualities. Superfood isnt real a real term. It’s been invented by food companies to make money out of you. And hell it’s worked. But going by this definition there are some superfoods which are much better [...]

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What’s Gonna Get You? Murder or Heart Disease?

by Health Freak Eddy on February 12, 2012

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Your Top 20 Fears (and How Much You Should Worry) If you’re reading this and your not interested in your health, it may be a thought provoker. Saw this article posted not long ago thought it was a really refreshing reminder about putting the need to put people’s priorities in order. Ever met some people [...]

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Get Slim: Eat Less or Eat Different?

by Health Freak Eddy on February 5, 2012

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So everyone knows if you eat less and exercise more and go hungry you will lose weight right? Simple science? Actually it’s not quite that simple. Turns out that calories aren’t all the same. I recommend Good Calories Bad Calories or why we get fat by Gary Taubes. Do you think 1000 kcals of whole grain and [...]

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Moral Health: Questioning Vegetarianism

by Health Freak Eddy on January 29, 2012

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I was vegetarian once. It was one of my core principles, and for some I can see why questioning beliefs like this are near impossible. But it looks like vegetarians may be killing more than they realise. It is wrong to eat meat? I don’t think so. After reading the Vegetarian Myth by Lierre Keith, I’ve never [...]

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Knowing What to Avoid is More Important Than What to Consume

January 22, 2012 Lifestyle
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“Eat your 5 a day!”  ”Spend your money on this new super food! It’s the new secret to abundant health!” Five portions of fruit and veg and you are looking after your health. Or so we are told! (here in the UK). Unfortunately there is a bigger issue than ensuring you consume enough vitamins and [...]

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Health Byte: Kill Dessert Cravings with Lemon

January 20, 2012 Health byte

If you struggle getting out of the dessert habit after years of having one every evening here’s a tip for you: I’ve been told that when you are craving a dessert, and no amount of Health Freak talk will help you out, you can kill sweet cravings after a meal, by chewing on a lemon wedge, or [...]

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How Much Difference Does What You Eat Make?

January 15, 2012 Lifestyle
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Food is not the only thing which determines the success of your health goals. There are a whole host of lifestyle factors which affect health. Food is just one. So can you ignore food and focus on the rest? Ummmm. No. I would argue the stuff you put inside your body three times (or more!) [...]

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Furniture Disease

January 8, 2012 Lifestyle
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Credit to an inspirational author called Jason Vale. We spend our days lying on, sitting on, leaning against, and often staring at bits of furniture. We have crafted a world around us, where we do so little, and everything is tailored to our laziness. We have become so advanced we can carryout most of our [...]

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Are New Years Resolutions as Bad as Diets?

January 1, 2012 Health Freak basics
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Why do you make new years resolutions? And will they really make a difference? I’m guessing a lot of people out there have resolutions for their health. Is January going to be like a diet for you? Are you going to have a short burst of enthusiasm, before falling off the band wagon after a [...]

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Chocolate Tart. Dairy Free Gluten Free Sugar Free Soy Free

December 26, 2011 Recipes
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So you may know that I’m not usually a fan of making “cheat” dishes which try and replicate bad foods your trying to resist. I believe that when a lifestyle works, you only want to eat foods that are naturally nutritious and tasty. However… I do like cooking, and being creative. And a close friend [...]

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