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What!!!!! Coconut oil makes you fat?

“Prevalence of overweight and obesity in adults aged 18 years and over has continued to rise to 63.4% in 2011-12 from 61.2% in 2007-08 and 56.3% in 1995” – www.abs.gov.au And the Monash Obesity and Diabetes Institute research claims (http://www.modi.monash.edu.au/obesity-facts-figures/obesity-in-australia/) – … Continue reading

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Hemp and your child

It’s no secret that hulled hemp seeds are renowned for being one of the most nutritionally complete foods we could eat. They have a perfect balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, better known as Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), required … Continue reading

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The effect of sugar on the brain: video

I was thinking about writing a whole blog on the effect sugar has on the brain, but I think this Ted talk spells it out perfectly. However I’ll put together some information soon as feedback on a recent documentary testing … Continue reading

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Is that tattoo healthy?

I like to think I live a healthy lifestyle, standing up against the consumption of processed food because of the chemicals being put in the human body.  Fresh, clean and as close to its original source is what I’m looking … Continue reading

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Your Brain on Coffee

Effect of Coffee on the brain

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What example am I setting for my son?

Every parent wants to teach their kids the right way, in the best way we know, especially when it comes to health. As a new father of just 2 1/2 years I wonder if I should be as strict as … Continue reading

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Coffee + butter. Is it just a fad?

It’s probably changed the way I drink coffee forever and starting to get a little more attention in the public domain. Those that know about it are aware that the Tibetans have been adding it to their tea for years … Continue reading

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BBC Horizon – Sugar v Fat. Who is the winner?

BBC showed a story of twin’s who embarked on an experiment to better understand who is the enemy to the human body…..Fat or Sugar. It’s a common question with many different opinions of course and this story, by using twins, … Continue reading

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The not so healthy ‘Australian Guide to Healthy Eating’

The Australian government releases the guidelines for how we’re supposed to be eating to live a long and healthy life.   The guide has some great suggestions of what to include in the standard Australian diet and the ratios are … Continue reading

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Bulletproof coffee in Australia

If you’re reading this you’ve most likely heard of “bulletproof coffee” and the art of adding butter and oil to the mix, so here is my version that works for me.  It took me a month before I found the … Continue reading

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