Vitamin K2 has received some attention lately, from doctors, dietitians, wellness blogs and supplement manufacturers were quick to jump in and market new K2 pills. Since the publication of the book Vitamin K2 and the Calcium Paradox by Kate Rhéaume-Bleue in 2012, this little known vitamin has become quite the focus as the book asks…
Continue reading ➞ Is Calcium Killing Us?
It is most confusing, and therefore most frustrating, that every doctor, nutritional expert, fitness enthusiast, friend or colleague seems to recommend a different diet in order to lose weight, gain muscle and look leaner. You decide to make a change, become fit and healthy and you look for the best diet out there. You google…
Continue reading ➞ Are You Camp Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Ketogenic, Intermittent Fasting?
I read a book a couple of weeks ago that I think has a lot of potential in terms of changing our perception of why and how we gain or lose weight. The book is by Dr. Jason Fung and the title is “The Obesity Code”. As we all know, we are getting more overweight…
Continue reading ➞ Why Calorie In – Calorie Out Does Not Equal Body Fat
As you may know, I have been trying the Keto diet lately. It is recommended that you eat about 7 to 10 cups (depends a bit on your size of course) of salad a day on keto to get all the necessary nutrients like vitamins and trace minerals and especially sufficient potassium. Now, this is…
Continue reading ➞ How I Get My Daily Greens
Thank you for coming back and checking out week 2! Here is what happened.... Day 8 I wake up after a very good sleep. First I step on the scale - and indeed, I have lost 2 kilos in one week. That was to be expected since by going so low carb a lot of…
Continue reading ➞ The Results Are In! My Keto Diet Experiment Diary Part 2
After having read about the keto diet (see my blog on what is the keto diet), I have decided to try it myself. I want to see what happens if I radically reduce my carbohydrate intake. Since I eat vegan 90% of the time, I expect that it will be really difficult to do so…
Continue reading ➞ My Keto Diet Experiment Diary
Chances are that you have read about the ketogenic diet (or short keto diet), that you know someone who swears by it, that you have seen ads pop up on facebook or the internet. Maybe you have read about doctors, nutritionists and fitness enthusiasts that swear that this is the way to eat if you…
Continue reading ➞ What is the Keto Diet
I wrote a blog post 3 weeks ago about the best exercise for beginners. I wrote it for all those who decided that 2018 would be the year where they would take up exercise and start the journey to a happier and healthier self. January is coming to an end now and I wonder how…
Continue reading ➞ Where Are You With Your New Year’s Resolutions?
It is the New Year and maybe you got a book voucher from your aunt? And/or you are looking for inspiration on your goal to lose those pounds and become fit and healthy and happy? Now here is my list of books that helped me on my journey to slim down and eat well. These…
Continue reading ➞ Inspiring Books Part 1
1. Assess Your Goal Why do you want to start losing weight? The why is the single most important motivational factor. If you don't know why you are doing it, it is highly unlikely you will get there! Maybe you have several reasons, or maybe you just have a vague idea. Maybe your doctor told…
Continue reading ➞ 25 Tips on How to Start Losing Weight
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