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What are MACROS?
7th May 2015

Their recommended macronutrient levels for healthy people is at around 20% carbohydrates, 65% fat and 15% protein by caloric intake, not weight. Their reasoning is based around 4 main principles: Observations about our ancestors: As stated earlier, observations aren’t the best tool to determine something with certitude, but the fact that most of our ancestors […]

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Circadian Rhythm
7th May 2015

Let’s talk ‪#‎circadian-rhythm. Clocks went forward yesterday and we are still out of sync… Why do we feel disorientated still? Why is sleep so important? Well, our circadian rhythms are really important. They are our patterns by which we tick each day, and even the smallest things like a late night, or all day in front […]

Do eggs raise cholesterol?
7th May 2015

In simple terms the answer is no, because eggs contain good HDL cholesterol. If in doubt always follow this notion: Good Fats do not cause heart attacks, sugar does.  For more info, this is an easy read: Keep cracking (or painting) those eggs

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Useful items for clean eating
7th May 2015

Freezer friendly storage containers and some airtight lunch box containers- they don’t need to be expensive just ensure they have a secure lid so you don’t have any accidents! Ziploc bags/ sandwich bags for storing prepped blanched veggies A hand whizzer, my preferred tool is the Braun Multiquick because it is great for chopping, mixing […]

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First things first…
7th May 2015

First things first, what does it mean to ‘eat clean’? Well, primarily this means eating nutritionally dense foods, full of flavour and colour, vitamins and minerals, all of which are free from additives, refined sugars, gluten and in most cases dairy free and grain free. This is an opportunity for you to start afresh with […]