The Truth about Nutrition
The other day I was reading a book with an introduction in which the author refers to the old saying, “Never talk about politics or religion.” He goes on to say that it should really be something like, “Never talk about politics, religion, or food,” since most people seem to have equally strong feelings and […]
Can a Low Fat Vegan Diet Help with Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Let’s face it… Nobody likes getting sick, and I think one of the scariest diseases is cognitive decline. I can’t think of a worse condition than losing control of one-self, don’t you agree? While the most common forms of dementia are the result of aging, it can also occur in younger people. I have invested […]
The Deadliest Mistake Vegans Make
No matter what your reason for going vegan or vegetarian, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that just because you’re almost or entirely plant-based; it must mean you’re eating super-healthy. The science is clear: according to The Global Burden of Disease Study published in 2012 – which is the most comprehensive and […]
How to Find a Good Fruit Market
The other day I went into a supermarket to buy fruit. I normally don’t buy fruit at supermarkets, and I was reminded of the reason why on that occasion. There was barely anything that looked edible, except for the vegetables. The apples were boring. The melons looked unripe. The grapes looked a bit shriveled and […]
Staying a Step Ahead of Aging
A lot has been said about the benefits of walking. Walking happens to be a great overall exercise, especially when you go from being completely sedentary. However… not enough is being said about the benefits of *intense* exercise. When exercise is too easy, you don’t grow. *Intense* exercise has the following benefits: Stimulates the release […]
The Eating Disorder of a Famous Pop Star
The other night, I was watching a documentary of a singer from the 1990s, whose music I know well and like. She is a massively successful singer, who talked about, among other things, how she has suffered from an eating disorder for the better part of 30 years, and still does even today. Obviously, I […]
Eating Raw in Buenos Aires
I decided to take a few days off and travel to Buenos Aires last week. I wanted to see some friends and do some shopping; I wanted to share some of my experiences with you. The first thing that struck me is how easy it has become to eat 100% raw when travelling on holiday […]
How To Get Back On Track When You’ve Fallen Off the Wagon
Whenever a discipline is concerned, everybody falls off the wagon once in a while. With a diet and exercise program, I know it can go downhill pretty fast, once you get into a bad pattern. I believe that the Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the situation for many people. Here are some of my tips to […]
Exactly How Much Fat Should You Eat?
There’s a lot of confusion about what to eat, especially when it comes to the raw food diet. Some people say we should avoid all fruit, while others say we should avoid all fat. Where’s the truth? In this article, we want to build on the information we learned. We’ll take a look at the […]
What Is The Natural Human Diet?
Humans are simply a higher form of intelligent creature populating the Earth. Whether you believe in evolution or accept the creation theory, it is quite clear that human life did not begin with eating highly processed, packaged foods. The invention of the term “balanced diet” is something that humans created in order to market foods. […]
