Last week I saw the “controversial” movie “The Magic Pill” which looks at the role of food in our lives and how what we eat might influence our health. It is accepted that 75% of the disease burden in western societies are lifestyle related. This is a function of many...
It can be more than just brain fog you may be experiencing. Sugary foods, bottled juices, wheat/gluten, and alcohol are destructive to your gut microbiome and brain chemistry. How does sugar have such an impact on the body? Sugar harms our mitochondria meaning it robs...
In the world of nutrition, we are bombarded with conflicting and misleading information about fats. Should we eat less of them or more of them? Are you confused? An imbalance of healthy fat in our diet can lead to deranged cell membranes, which leads to cells that are...
There is much hype about de-toxing. But is it needed? Is there a simpler way? And what is a toxin? George Helou is a life coach, author, educator, motivational speaker and founder of EP7 – Empowered for Purpose in 7 Steps. His latest book Cinderella’s Secrets – The...
The diet wars between supporters of the status quo (low fat) and supporters of a lower carb, higher fat diet reached a new height last month. South African Professor Tim Noakes, a world renowned doctor and scientist was on trial for, wait for it, putting out a tweet...
Recently I gave a presentation to a group, which was undertaking a six-week health transformation through changed eating patterns and exercise. It is always great to talk to those who are on the path to improving their health and who are keen to learn more. Of course...
