Are grains all that great?

While grains are rich in carbohydrates, they contain a lot of starch, surrounded by a husk or kernel. When digested, the starch turns into maltose or isomaltose, and then further decomposes into glucose (sugar) in the intestines. I wouldn’t fully rely on grains for carbohydrate consumption, maybe a good mix of root vegetables.

Does corn really do nothing?

False! Studies have shown that the longer corn is cooked, the more lutein is released which can help combat blindness in older adults.

Supplements

Although it’s convenient to have a boost in vitamins and minerals delivered to your doorstep, you can actually receive all the correct nutrition your body needs from consuming a healthy and well balanced diet.

Paleolithic diet

Eat like a caveman! (Essentially). The Stone Age Diet was published in 1975 and the book is dedicated to explaining the benefits of eating naturally grass-fed meats, fruits and vegetables. It also explains how modern processed foods are putting strain on your digestive system and how we aren’t suited to consume foods such as processed […]

Avoid certain vegetable oils

Sunflower, soybean and corn oil all contain large amounts of omega 6 fatty acids. Studies show that high levels of omega 6 acids, relative to omega 3’s can cause low-grade inflammation in the body and can potentially lead to heart disease.

Calories

Calories are very important, fact. Obesity comes from the excess storage of food energy, calories that when aren’t burned off, turn into fat. However, it is not very productive and quite tedious to count every single calorie that enters the body. Studies have shown that consuming higher amounts of protein are linked to a decrease […]

Eggcellent eggs

Eggs are considered one of the most nutritious foods. Studies show that eggs don’t raise blood cholesterol level and are not linked to an increased risk of developing heart disease.

Artificial trans fats

You should avoid these at all costs as your body is not suitable for digesting these properly. Trans fats are fats that have been processed using high temperatures, high pressure and hydrogen gas in the presence of a metal catalyst.

12 weeks to go

On average it takes 12 weeks in order to measure physical changes to your body, so keep up with the diet and exercise and you’ll get there eventually!