Jonathan Steedman, APD in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Alternative & holistic health service

Jonathan Steedman, APD

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 Before you hate me, Im not saying theyre irrelevant. I just feel theyre getting a liiiiiittle bit too big for their britches. Yes its important to get a certain amount of protein, particularly if you have strength or physique goals. ... Yes people frequently partaking in high intensity exercise are probably going to feel some benefits from a higher carb, lower fat intake. Yes medical conditions are always going to change the game. But thats kinda it. The idea that there is some magical ratio of these three numbers that unlocks the secret kingdom of Fatloss is (unfortunately) unfounded. This is particularly true when it comes to someone whos getting adequate protein (which is 1.6-2.2g per kg of bodyweight for most people, maths not magic) but wants to know how to split up their carbs and fats. The research pretty clearly says that It. Doesnt. Matter. Split them up in a fashion that mirrors your preferred style of eating the best. Then move on with your life. And If the only thing youre getting from your coach is here are your protein, carbs, and fat targets, see you next week thatll be $19.99 thanks well I think you deserve better See more

24.01.2022 If you supplement with magnesium, you should probably watch this video. If you know someone who supplements with magnesium, you should probably share this video with them. Magnesium does lots of important things in the body, and this has led to magnesium supplementation becoming a very, very common thing. ... I used to take it religiously. Anyway, watch the video. It has captions, so you dont even need to go and find your headphones. It might just save you some money See more

24.01.2022 Kids Weet-Bix are regular Weet-Bix with a bit of extra calcium, and no added salt or folate. Almost every other bit of marketing on the kids Weet-Bix (Low in sugar, bonus iron & B vitamins, no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives) is also true of regular old Weet-Bix. Theyre basically the same thing, except the price. ... If you get the same sized one, regular Weet-Bix are still 30c cheaper per 375g box. But you can also get regular Weet-Bix in a a value pack, which makes them almost exactly HALF the price of the kids ones I cant help but feel its playing on the paranoid, health conscious parent (Im allowed to tease these people because sometimes I am these people). If your child gets calcium from literally no other source, it might be worth the upgrade. But for everyone else? Weet-Bix have stood the test of time for a reason. If it aint broke See more

23.01.2022 Eat none, eat a little, eat a lot. Do Easter your way . The only way your chocolate consumption is going to negatively effect your health tomorrow is if you a.) beat yourself up about it and let guilt win or b.) choke on it. ... Dont do either of those things. The rest is up to you See more

22.01.2022 Whilst eating my breakfast donut, I was reminded of one of my least favourite things in nutrition. The misuse of the word carb. Guess what? These arent carbs. They CONTAIN carbs. They also contain a whole bunch of other stuff.... Calling them carbs way oversimplifies things, and then generally gets people to fear perfectly nutritious foods like whole grains and fruit* Lets take my breakfast donut, for example. It was pretty delicious. Its also definitely not what I have for breakfast every day, but this morning I really felt like a donut. But I digress. This donut contained 22g of carbohydrate, which means 88 of the calories in the donut were from carbs. It also contained 15g of fat, which means 135 of the calories in the donuts were from fat. That means the carbohydrate content of the donut was contributing about one third of the total calories. Calling it a carb seems pretty silly to me. So lets all stop that, yeah? *you definitely shouldnt fear these foods either, but you should probably eat them less often than you eat whole grains and fruit. See more

21.01.2022 So, these are weird. Theyre like souped up muesli bars, except theyre made by @yoproau , and theyre kept in the fridge, with the yogurts. Possibly because of the one percent of yoghurt they contain. So I guess theyre not really like muesli bars at all. ... Theyre also FOUR FRIGGING DOLLARS. Macronutrient wise, theyre pretty cool. 21g of protein is no joke, but unfortunately its apparently more hydrolysed collagen (not good for muscle growth) than it is soy (good for muscle growth). Still pretty neat though, especially for roughly 260 calories! Except theyre still FOUR FRIGGING DOLLARS. Theyre also stupidly high in fibre, and I dont really know how I feel about this. Dont get me wrong, fibre is great, but this much soluble fibre all in one go could result in some... interesting times . If youre someone whos had issues with gut stuff in the past, Id probably start with half a bar to test the waters. Anyway, as far as Im concerned, all of this is irrelevant because theyre FOUR FRIGGING DOLLARS. Id probably grab some on special, but also probably not because Quest Bars. And I knoooooow a bunch of awesome dietitians and @aidan_the_dietitian have already done a review, but I have decided Im ok with being (fashionably) late See more

21.01.2022 @siggisdairy is, as we all know, the best tasting high protein yoghurt on the planet. So as (self elected) captain of team Siggis, its tough for me to concede that this contender from @tamarvalleydairy is actually pretty damn good. Nutritionally, theyre well matched. It even has a stupidly wonderful amount of calcium, something that usually helps Siggis stand out from the pack. ... To be honest, the fruit mixed through this one makes it even tastier. but Id never admit that out loud #crisisoffaith And if you prefer those other two yoghurts that shall not be named, you can just shh. See more

20.01.2022 For the person whos fought guilt and fear around foods, saying yes to a bad food is a win. Equally, for someone whos struggled with moderation around certain foods, saying no is a win. Theres no right/one/best way to go about this. ... Unfortunately, II feel like were all told we need to sit at one end of the spectrum. If our focus is abs and butts, saying no to these foods and restricting them entirely is seen as good. While theres nothing wrong with abstaining or reducing your intake of things to achieve some goals, this can be a slippery slope into a restrictive, damaging relationship with food. If were saying no to diets and listening to our emotional needs, eating the whole bag of chips is good. While theres nothing wrong with a bit of emotional eating, this can be a slippery slope into an excessive, damaging relationship with food. Everyone is at a different point, and has different needs. You are allowed to have all of it. You are allowed to have some of it. Youre allowed to have none of it. Just make sure youre doing it from a place of joy, and not in the place of something else. Anyway, this got a bit heavy sorry. Just trying to make up for sharing a meme this week I guess Im off to watch Finding Nemo See more

20.01.2022 I hear people bang on and on about building lean muscle but the thing is, you cant build fat muscle. All muscle is lean muscle*. Thats just what its correct name is. its not some kind of fancy extra ripped muscle. They could say build muscle mass and it would mean EXACTLY THE SAME THING. ... If someone says lean muscle lots hold your wallet a little tighter. *Yes if you do lots of endurance work you can have increased stores of intramuscular triglycerides but shut up See more

19.01.2022 New episode is up and at them! Check it out if youve got a spare ten minutes

19.01.2022 When it comes to health and fitness the goals, the harsh reality is its very, very hard to have it all. Absolute peak performance probably requires at least some body composition sacrifice, and almost certainly will not be the healthiest of approaches. If you achieve a Norse god/dess level of aesthetics, your performance and health are probably going to suffer.... Want to be as strong or fast as possible? Youre probably going to need to embrace the power belly, or say goodbye to some gains. Whilst its admirable to try and achieve success in all three aspects, I still think its important to at least get a little slap of reality occasionally. If youre ok with being good at all of them, have at it! If you want to absolutely crush one particular aspect? You may have to make some decisions. Im also not here to tell you which is the best approach for you, because youre an adult (and you havent paid me yet ). Finally, this is OBVIOUSLY me painting with a fairly broad brush. This is an infographic on Instagram. It did not undergo peer review. See more

18.01.2022 A product review AND a recipe. Dont get used to it. Recently someone asked me what my favourite vegetarian protein source was and it took me about 0.2 of a second to answer. Dont get me wrong, I love love love beans and legumes, but textured vegetable protein holds a special place in my heart. ... I also feel like it regularly flies under the radar, which is even better during this time where some supermarket staples are hard to find. Basically, it is defatted soy meal, which is probably why they call it textured vegetable protein. It is stupidly high in good quality protein, whilst also being a fantastic source of iron and fibre. Get on it. As long as you bring it back to life in water/stock for 5 minutes, it can basically do whatever mince does. Its pretty flavourless though, so it works extra well in dishes that are well seasoned (ie. Italian or Mexican). RECIPE TIME - Vegan San Choy Bow 200g of textured vegetable protein (TVP) 2 cups of boiling water/vegetable stock 1 tbls of sesame oil 1 tbls of black bean sauce 1 tbls of dark soy sauce 2 limes 1 onion, diced 1 tsp of ginger, 1 tsp of garlic Grated zucchini & carrot Coriander and chill to top (if you dont like coriander I dont like you) Dash of Shaoxing wine (sounds wanky but is actually dirt cheap. Can probably survive without it though) 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 Spice Iceberg lettuce Soak TVP in stock/water for 5 minutes. Heat sesame oil in pan, then fry your onion, garlic and ginger for a bit. Add TVP, cook until going a little crispy. Add black bean and dark soy sauce. Mix through grated zuchinni/carrot until soft. Remove from heat, add dash of Shaoxingwine, rind of 1/2 lime, juice of 2 limes and Chinese 5 spice. Serve in iceberg lettuce cups, topped with chilli and coriander. It definitely has calories and macros, but I dunno what they are. They dont pay me enough to figure those out. See more

18.01.2022 Theyre just foods. They dont contain anything magical. At best they contain slightly higher amounts of the same nutrients you can find in normal foods. 30g of goji berries, for example, contains around 150mg of vitamin C. So does 100g of red capsicum or two medium oranges. I know what Id rather eat ... If you enjoy including them in your diet, thats totally cool! I personally love throwing chia or hemp seeds in my oats and cacao in my yoghurt, but mostly just because I like variety and sometimes I can be a bit of a wanker. Dont be fooled by their price tag or tricky pronunciation. Theyre just foods, and you can get everything you need out of much simpler, cheaper options See more

17.01.2022 Its so much easier to stay on track when Im at work - everyone, ever. Its a weird, weird time, with many of us facing far more home time than were used to. ... During this transition phase, its important not to chase perfection. Understand and accept that you are (probably) a human being, and that an upheaval such as this is going to result in some changes to your day to day life, mood and food. And thats TOTALLY COOL. But, now the dust is settling, you may be looking to refine your working from home plan of attack. One of my favourite tips to help set up a little bit of structure is to pack your lunch. Even if youre working from home. Be a nerd. Pack it. Put your non-perishable items on your bench, and your perishable items in a specific corner of the fridge. The pantry doesnt open until close of business. This means you only need to access those two places for food for the whole day, which makes it much simpler to build a bit of structure around your nutrition during this strange time. See more

17.01.2022 Burning fat fat loss. When we exercise, our body has two primary sources of fuel: stored fat and stored carbohydrate. Longer, slower exercise burns more fat, because fat can only be used as fuel when we have enough oxygen.... Carbohydrate can can be burnt very quickly, and without oxygen, making it more suitable for short, intense exercise where we cant suck in enough oxygen to fully utilize fat as fuel. As you can see, whether you burn fat or carbohydrate in your training is mostly dependent on that sessions length and intensity. BUT (and its a J-Lo level of but) the sorts of fuel you use in a training session do not in any way influence how much body fat you lose or gain. You can burn as much fat as you want, but if youre replacing that fat as fast as youre burning it (because youre eating too many calories), you wont see any change. This exact same principle of fat burning mode can be applied to the ketogenic diet as well. Burning fat does not equal fat loss. Three things I would love for you to remember from this post: 1. Fat loss will always come back to calories in, calories out 2. Running is the worst 3. This is yet another reason why exercising specifically to burn calories/lose fat is not ideal. Instead, focus on all the other good stuff it does! See more

17.01.2022 Lentils are the chameleons of the legume world. You can seriously hide them anywhere (although its easier if you remove them from the can first). They can completely disappear in any sort of mince dish, melt into soups or feature in a Dal, which is objectively the best vegan dish on the planet. ... They are also an actual superfood. Crazy high levels of fibre, respectable amounts of meat free protein, loads of iron, B vitamins and polyphenols all feature in this humble little package. Theyre just too cheap and easy to pronounce, so they often get overlooked in favour of their sexier, exotic cousins. You know that guy/girl in every Disney movie thats obviously smoking hot except theyve got a bad haircut and thick rimmed glasses until the last 5 minutes of the film? Thats lentils. Dont be the idiot that ignores them. See more

17.01.2022 New podcast on the ins and outs (and the actual science) of red meat consumption is now up! Find it wherever you get your podcasts

16.01.2022 The claims made on the bottles of vitamins, minerals or supplements are only true IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY DEFICIENT IN THAT VITAMIN, MINERAL OR SUPPLEMENT. Protein powder will only promote muscle growth if youre currently not eating enough protein. Magnesium helps with energy metabolism, if youre currently deficient. ... Calcium improves your bone health, if youre currently deficient. Vitamin C can support your immune system, if youre currently deficient. Vitamin B can improve your skin health, if youre currently deficient. Creatine may increase your anaerobic capacity, if youre currently deficient. Now, Im not anti supplements. There may be times where an individual is unable to meet their requirements through food, due to certain medical conditions or dietary patterns. Its not uncommon for people following a vegan/vegetarian diet to need to supplement with iron occasionally (although that is by no means a certainty). There are also going to be times where the amounts of food youd need to eat to hit certain targets are silly. Take creatine, for example. Youd need to eat 1-1.5kg of red meat a day to get a beneficial amount of creatine. I would not recommend this. Supplementation should be specific. If you dont need it, dont take it, and save some cash (so you can afford that $7 iceberg lettuce ) See more

15.01.2022 You’re not going to believe this, but there are actually people out there who struggle to drink enough water. You know that clear, tasteless fluid that’s always available from the faucets that we are constantly surrounded by? I know. Wild.... Although it’s hard to believe, I can confirm it’s true. I’ve got lots of clients who struggle with it. I’m even married to someone who struggles with it. If you happen to know one of these odd types (I’m sure it’s not you), here are my top tips. 1. Own a drink bottle. Non-negotiable. 2. Keep said drink bottle within your line of sight throughout the day. 3. Have set points in your day that you need to finish it by (depending on it’s size, of course). So, for example, you need to finish your 750ml water bottle by lunch, and another bottle before you go home 4. Focus hard on doing this for 2 weeks. At that point, your natural thirst signals should take over (thanks antidiuretic hormone) and you’ll be good to go 5. If all else fails, spice up your drink bottle with some of these In’fuse cold water tea bags by @twiningsau, to encourage you to drink more! You can also use cucumber or berries, but please don’t use citrus (your tooth enamel will thank me) And look, if my 2.5 year old can drink enough water, I’m sure you can too See more

15.01.2022 GUYS NUTRITION IS EASY JUST EAT LESS MOVE MORE GEEZ It’s also painfully simple and mind bogglingly complex, sometimes consistent and occasionally contradictory. COOL. ... If you want to get good at nutrition (whatever that means) you are going to need to get reeeeeal good at dialectical thinking (ie. reconciling two opposing viewpoints, like, I don’t know maybe everyone should eat some carbs instead of all of the carbs or none of the carbs?) If anyone tries to sell you the One True Way it’s pretty likely they don’t have this skill down. There isn’t one rule to rule them all. I’ve looked and hoped and prayed and dreamed about it because it would sure make this whole nutrition thing a lot simpler (plus then I could write a book and update my Instagram handle to @jonoketoman). The unfortunate reality is proper nutrition exists in shades of grey. See more

14.01.2022 Unlike the work of fiction that shall not be named (the one that definitely didnt change the game), nitrates will not increase your bench press by 19%. BUT, they might be useful for a bunch of other reasons, particularly for exercise lasting 5-30ish minutes. They can also be a little tricky to supplement with though so you should totally watch the (captioned ) video!... If you have any other questions, let me know See more

14.01.2022 For the person who’s fought guilt and fear around foods, saying yes to a bad food is a win. Equally, for someone who’s struggled with moderation around certain foods, saying no is a win. There’s no right/one/best way to go about this. ... Unfortunately, II feel like we’re all told we need to sit at one end of the spectrum. If our focus is abs and butts, saying no to these foods and restricting them entirely is seen as good. While there’s nothing wrong with abstaining or reducing your intake of things to achieve some goals, this can be a slippery slope into a restrictive, damaging relationship with food. If we’re saying no to diets and listening to our emotional needs, eating the whole bag of chips is good. While there’s nothing wrong with a bit of emotional eating, this can be a slippery slope into an excessive, damaging relationship with food. Everyone is at a different point, and has different needs. You are allowed to have all of it. You are allowed to have some of it. You’re allowed to have none of it. Just make sure you’re doing it from a place of joy, and not in the place of something else. Anyway, this got a bit heavy sorry. Just trying to make up for sharing a meme this week I guess I’m off to watch Finding Nemo See more

14.01.2022 I eat so much kangaroo that my vertical jump height has actually increased (*citation needed) Kangaroo is insanely lean, its a great source of iron, zinc and protein, and it isnt farmed. Even the leanest beef patties that I could find had a way higher saturated fat content, and are always going to be farmed. ... I get that kangaroo can be an acquired taste for some, but I strongly encourage you to check out the @krooaustralia burger patties or sausages, as theyve flavoured in such way to mask the game-y taste. Basically, in a head to head kangaroo is always going to win. That doesnt mean youre never allowed to eat beef, but it does mean that if youre looking for a nicer alternative, you should investigate kangaroo. Oh, and red meat is not the devil, but saturated fat can negatively effect your health. Please send anyone who disagrees with those statement my way for a vertical jump height contest. See more

12.01.2022 Posting about canned food is just a little toooooo relevant right now, but Ive wanted to talk about baked beans for a while. They definitely dont get the respect they deserve. Theyre a fantastic source of protein and fibre, and are extremely cost effective. Also let me just preempt the usual arent they loaded with sugar?... Sure, theyve got some sugar. But also, Ryan Reynolds eyes are a bit too close together. Does that mean Ryan Reynolds is not objectively hot? Of course not. Please dont do the same thing to your food. See more

11.01.2022 GUYS NUTRITION IS EASY JUST EAT LESS MOVE MORE GEEZ Its also painfully simple and mind bogglingly complex, sometimes consistent and occasionally contradictory. COOL. ... If you want to get good at nutrition (whatever that means) you are going to need to get reeeeeal good at dialectical thinking (ie. reconciling two opposing viewpoints, like, I dont know maybe everyone should eat some carbs instead of all of the carbs or none of the carbs?) If anyone tries to sell you the One True Way its pretty likely they dont have this skill down. There isnt one rule to rule them all. Ive looked and hoped and prayed and dreamed about it because it would sure make this whole nutrition thing a lot simpler (plus then I could write a book and update my Instagram handle to @jonoketoman). The unfortunate reality is proper nutrition exists in shades of grey. See more

11.01.2022 Guys, the Paddle Pop contains at least TWENTY PERCENT MORE protein than the @proudandpunch Smoothie Pops. And by that I mean it contains 1.2g of protein. Dont get sucked in by warped statistics. ANYWAY. ... They both come in boxes of 6. They both need to be kept in the freezer. The Smoothie Pops work out to be $1.30 each, the Paddle Pops are $0.85. The Smoothie Pops are vegan friendly, the Paddle Pops are not. The Smoothie Pops packaging and marketing is a bit wanky, the Paddle Pops isnt. The Smoothie Pops are slightly higher in calories than the Paddle Pops. Its minimal, please dont give it a second thought. Theyre both delicious. I would recommend following your heart, and picking whichever one you prefer. My heart picked both. See more

08.01.2022 Im pretty excited about this. So excited that I broke my strict posting pattern that makes my Instagram feed look schmick. Please forgive me. I dont lose all my followers.... This podcast will go up each week. Its currently on Spotify and Stitcher, and should appear on iTunes in the next 24 hours or so. Im going to go through a bunch of misunderstood nutrition topics in under 15 minutes. Get the basics, a little bit of science, and a recommendation as to whether this is something you should care about. If you want to sound smart at parties when someone brings up nutrition, this will be your go to. If you listen, and you dig it, I would be forever grateful if you could share it around (& tag me so I can thank you). Enjoy (current episode link in bio) See more

06.01.2022 Please dont exercise to burn calories. Exercise to get stronger, healthier, fitter, faster, or improve your mental health, increase your bone density or reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Exercising solely to burn calories is fools gold. ... This is because exercising to burn calories is fraught with danger (which Ill talk about in a later post if I remember). One such danger is peoples reliance on unreliable technology. Using your smart device as a rough measure of that sessions intensity? Carry on! Want to track run and split times? Have at it! Quantifying the calories burnt in your most recent sessions and/or factoring these calories into your daily caloric intake? Please, please dont. Youre going to have a bad time. The calorie counting ability of these devices has massive margins of error, which means if you ACTUALLY burnt 500 calories in that session, even the most accurate smart device may instead report anywhere from 400 to 575 calories. This inaccuracy adds up, very quickly. Instead, if youre into tracking calories, use a calculator that roughly factors in your physical activity (Muller or Schofield are cool). If youre not into tracking calories, focus on building satisfying main meals along with 1-2 filling snacks while improving your performance in the gym. Life will be simpler, and better. See more

05.01.2022 If I were a gambling man, I would not gamble on greens powders. You could be forgiven for thinking they must be amazing. They are recommended, promoted and used with EXTREME confidence by every blogger and their dog, The thing is, theres very little evidence to suggest they work. And thats putting it politely. ... What seems to have happened is, they contain vitamins and minerals, and these vitamins and minerals have positive effects in other forms (ie. when foods high in these things are regularly consumed) ERGO greens powders are going to make you live forever. Kiiiiinda like saying this is the exact same club that Tiger Woods used, so I am now as good at golf as Tiger Woods Its a... stretch. Regular fruits and vegetables on the other hand? Huge amounts of evidence. An embarrassing amount, even. Overwhelming. I would definitely go all in on them. Also, just a reminder that your body gains no benefit from consuming any vitamins or minerals past a certain amount. 50 gajillion times the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) of anything is only really going to result in glow in the dark pee (B Vitamins) or death (Vitamin A). Please eat your vegetables. I dont really care how you eat them. Fresh, frozen, steamed, boiled, roasted, deep fried (maybe just occasionally), stir fried, canned. Just eat them. *industry funding is not a reason to immediately throw out a study because without out, evidence based practice would be dead. However, if the only studies that show benefit are the ones funded directly by the companies selling the product well you know See more

04.01.2022 New episode is up and at them! Check it out if you've got a spare ten minutes

04.01.2022 Its super important but we all suck at it. When people are writing down goals, they rarely write down I want to stay the same weight for a while. Wheres the fun in that? No progress? No change? ... We want to lose all the fat now! We want to gain 10kg of muscle and get jacked and tanned yesterday! We definitely dont want to garrotte our teeth! But even if you do smash those goals in record time, failing to sandwich these periods of fat loss/muscle gain with a period of weight maintenance massively increases your risk of slipping back into old habits, and undoing all of your hard work. So if your goal is fleeting gains or temporary weight loss, by all means chase the sexiness of rapid, constant fat loss/muscle gain attempts. But if its long term, sustainable change youre after? Make the unsexy choice. Practise weight maintenance and floss your teeth. See more

04.01.2022 Prawns are probably my favourite source of protein. They are extremely lean and, more importantly, delicious. Yes they have some cholesterol, but dietary cholesterol has a MUCH smaller impact on your cholesterol levels than you may have heard ... Anyway, in these crazy times, I think people have forgotten about frozen seafood. Dont be those people. Buying fresh and shelling them yourself may be more cost effective, but in a time when were trying to limit trips to the shop, these are super useful. I grabbed these yesterday to keep on hand for later in the week when my fresh stuff had dwindled, so I can rapidly turn a boring salad into an Insta-blogger salad (pivot, right?) See more

02.01.2022 IF I HAD A DOLLAR Ok Im actually not here to rag on people who say this. I used to. I used to get annoyed when peoples experiences didnt always line up perfectly with the studies. Then I remembered my main job is to help people, not be right (even though I fricking love being right). If someone has found something that works for them and it a.) doesnt have much/any evidence to support it but b.) is not going to do them any harm, then why would I stop them? ... Thats a win! BUT. It is very important to remember that human beings are very, very biased organisms. So when something works for us, its very easy to become enamoured with this idea, and want to share it with anyone wholl listen (and people who dont want to listen, but have to smile and nod politely anyway). The trouble is, theres no guarantee that the diet/exercise/supplement/Witcher 3 build* theyve had great success with was the actual reason theyve had great success. Thats why science is great. Maybe they cut gluten, and lost weight, so now theyre telling everyone that gluten causes weight gain when in actual fact what causes weight gain is excess calories. When they cut gluten they also inadvertently cut their daily donuts, pizza and burgers. See where Im going with this? This is the point of science. It is designed to test this stuff to get to the bottom of it. Its not always right, and its definitely not perfect, but its a lot better than just relying on your next door neighbours dogs sisters hairdressers spiritual guides experience with the ketogenic diet. *The correct answer to this is a toxicity build and anyone who disagrees is dead wrong See more

02.01.2022 Coconut oil is so hot right now. Its in anything with the word unrefined on the packet, coffee () and you just know after getting through the recipe bloggers life story the first ingredient will be 1500mls of coconut oil. You could be forgiven for forgetting about old faithful extra virgin olive oil BUT YOU SHOULD NOT.... EVOO, as its known on the street, is loaded with healthy fats and over flowing with polyphenols (little compounds which do really good things to your insides). Its also super great to cook with! A high quality extra virgin olive oil has a smoke point of over 200C, which should absolutely get you where you need to go. Coconut oil is really, really high in saturated fat. This is not ideal, as this is the sort of fat that is linked to increased risk of heart disease if consumed in excess. And thats about it Im not saying it needs to be eliminated from your diet, but lets just all maybe take a few deep breaths and put the jar down for a little bit. It doesnt make your brownies healthier. It doesnt speed up your metabolism or realign your chakras. Its just an alternative source of fat, that has less health promoting things in it than extra virgin olive oil. Coconut oil may have many great external uses, extra virgin olive oil should be your go to 9 times out of 10. See more

01.01.2022 Youre not going to believe this, but there are actually people out there who struggle to drink enough water. You know that clear, tasteless fluid thats always available from the faucets that we are constantly surrounded by? I know. Wild.... Although its hard to believe, I can confirm its true. Ive got lots of clients who struggle with it. Im even married to someone who struggles with it. If you happen to know one of these odd types (Im sure its not you), here are my top tips. 1. Own a drink bottle. Non-negotiable. 2. Keep said drink bottle within your line of sight throughout the day. 3. Have set points in your day that you need to finish it by (depending on its size, of course). So, for example, you need to finish your 750ml water bottle by lunch, and another bottle before you go home 4. Focus hard on doing this for 2 weeks. At that point, your natural thirst signals should take over (thanks antidiuretic hormone) and youll be good to go 5. If all else fails, spice up your drink bottle with some of these Infuse cold water tea bags by @twiningsau, to encourage you to drink more! You can also use cucumber or berries, but please dont use citrus (your tooth enamel will thank me) And look, if my 2.5 year old can drink enough water, Im sure you can too See more