Mediterranean Low Carb

30/12/2018

What are some intermittent fasting benefits? I will examine Intermittent Fasting ("IF") from several perspectives including physical health, mental health, and overall well being.

20/03/2018

03/03/2018

This from Professor Tim Noakes ...

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20/09/2017

Molecular biologists are hopeful about the results, but a long road lies ahead—so far this diet has only worked proven wonders on mice.

16/06/2017

After sticking with a healthy regimen, you may think a cheat week might not do any harm after all the good months you've racked up. Nope.

13/06/2017

We often think of willpower as mentally forging ahead. But to achieve such a mental state, our brain needs proper nourishment.

26/03/2017

Contrary to popular belief, a no-fat or low-fat diet isn’t that good for you. Recently, some conventional cardiologists have stated that one needs healthy fats in order to maintain good cardiovascular health. They have negated the myth of cholesterol as the major cause of clogged arteries and heart…

15/03/2017

We're experiencing a bit of a heat wave in Melbourne and nothing beats a cold soup to freshen things up. Tarator is my favorite brunch and is a staple across most Mediterranean countries and is only 6 carbs. Different countries have different names for this yoghurt and cucumber delight.. I've chosen to call it Tarator from the place I first tried this ... in Macedonia. Be sure to include full fat ingredients to make sure the taste is superb.. if you can, make your own yoghurt.. full fat milk and mild fresh yogurt is terrific. This was my staple, go to, breakfast when travelling the villages in search of recipes.
It takes just 5 minutes to make but does benefit from sitting in the fridge for the flavors to develop.. I always make a batch to last a few days.

1 kg Good Yoghurt (Greek is good)
200 gm Cream (Kaymaki if you can get it)
500 gm Shaved Cucumber
1.2 lt iced water
1 cl Minced Garlic
3 tsp Salt
1tsp White Pepper
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp Chopped Dill
1 tsp Chopped Parsley
Chilli Flakes to taste.(optional)

Mix it all together and let sit for 15 minutes to infuse.
I make mine the night before so its ready for breakfast... I dress it with ice cubes and some finely sliced mint.
Best slurped directly from the bowl... as a breakfast entre before bacon and eggs.

I also like to give it a sq**rt of really good olive oil... just because I can

Per 300ml
180 Calories
14 gm Fat
6 gm Net Carbs
5 gm Protein

31/01/2017

A new study from Deakin University in Australia finds that a Mediterranean way of eating can help people with severe depression.
After just 12 weeks 1/3 of patients in the study with Depressive Disorders had measurable improvement in mood and symptoms. The diet has a major effect the gut microbiome which is known to affect our brain chemicals. It is not a cure but if it helps people feel better... its even more reason to eat ... On the flip side... it doesn't explain why I have so many crazy wog friends :)

29/01/2017

A new look at the saying ... you are what you eat

What's going on in your gut is affecting your emotions and mental outlook.

27/01/2017

Withdrawal can sometimes be a bitch .... here's a couple of tips from rodalewellness.com

Decided to drop bread from your diet? Control your carb cravings with these expert tips for a smooth wheat-free transition.