I’m baaack! Yes, I’m home from Ireland. It was a great week visiting family and friends and catching up and most importantly visiting my grandparents who are not doing so well. But it was great to see them smile and that’s all that matters.
I would also like to wish all my american friends a very happy thanksgiving weekend. It’s a big celebration in the US, so I wish you all health, happiness and lots of food!!
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If you haven’t already done so, sign up for my free 7 day mini course to better digestion. It’s an easy way to start improving your digestion within one week. Let’s face it, we’ve all suffered from indigestion, or heartburn, or we feel bloated after week. These simple tips you’ll learn in this course will start you on the right path to improving your digestion and overall health.
Bone health, do you ever think of your bones. Is osteoporosis in your family history. Well, today holistic nutritionist Karen Gilman joins me to talk bone health, what foods we should avoid, what we need to eat and what to look for in supplements.
Dia duit, hello here I am in raining Ireland! Well, the sun has come out a few times, but it’s mostly raining, but it’s all good, I’m having a great time here. It’s great to see my grandparents, my family and friends.
I’ve been indulging in lots of food, all my old favourites such as boiled bacon, with cabbage, potatoes and parsley sauce, traditional irish breakfasts where everything is fried and many sweet treats and chocolate. Oh, yes. I’m being bad, but it’s oh so good.
Of course I don’t eat this way everyday, and when I vacation I do indulge, but I also know when to stop. However, when I’m back in Ireland I just let loose and have fun. And I have no guilt whatsoever. That’s the key. You’ve got to learn how to remove the guilt. That will be a topic I’ll cover in a future podcast episode. Here’s the thing, it’s only one week, I’m seeing family, I’m enjoying myself now because I know when I get back home, I’ll be getting back into my routine, hard, because I like my routine, I like working out, I like feeling good about myself, so it’s not going to be much of a chore to do so. Now, not everyone is there, some of you feel if you were to let loose for even a day let a lone a week, then it all goes to shit. It’s does take time and it does take conditioning. Again, I cover this topic on another episode.
Once I get back I’ll share with you photos of my adventures and some of the food I’m enjoying!
Audible.com is offering you a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership. Just go to audibletrial.com/cutthecrap and choose from over 180,000 audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy.
If you haven’t already done so, sign up for my free 7 day mini course to better digestion. It’s an easy way to start improving your digestion within one week. Let’s face it, we’ve all suffered from indigestion, or heartburn, or we feel bloated after week. These simple tips you’ll learn in this course will start you on the right path to improving your digestion and overall health.
Are you tired of being tired? Do you feel like everyday is a chore because you’ve got nothing in the tanks, the only way to way up in the morning is with a litre of coffee. Well, my guest Dr. Carri is giving us some insight today into fatigue, what is making us tired and what we can do about it.
In this episode we talk about
What is functional medicine
What are 8 causes of chronic fatigue
How boxing can help you
How to get a hold of stress and blood sugar issues
Theobroma Cacao. What? I’m talking the seduction of chocolate. Why you should be eating it and what you should be looking for in your chocolate. Theobroma comes from the greek words Theo meaning ‘god’ and broma meaning ‘food’. Which translates to ‘food of the gods’. How very fitting.
Over 70% of the worlds chocolate comes from the Ivory Coast and Ghana in West Africa.
It takes approx 400 cacao beans to make one pound (450g) of chocolate
M&M’s were invented in 1941 for soldiers to enjoy without it melting.
The average chocolate bar contains 8 insect parts – well, we can say it’s got some protein in it!!
And apparently there’s a pill that makes farts smell like chocolate, hmmm I know a few people I could give that to!
So, why should you be eating chocolate. There are many health benefits to a good quality dark chocolate. And that’s the key. You want the chocolate to be dark, at least 70%, organic and fair trade. These are all qualities I look for in my chocolate.
Here are just 5 quick benefits of chocolate
Reason #1 – Heart Heath
Organic dark chocolate has been shown to lower blood pressure and lower “bad” LDL cholesterol
Reason #2 – Prevents Diabetes
Dark chocolate has been shown to inhibit blood sugar issues to help prevent diabetes and obesity.
Reason #3 – Eases PMS
Because dark chocolate contains magnesium it’s great for relaxing muscle cramps. It’s probably one of the reasons women crave chocolate around that special time of month.
Reason #4 – Anti-Depressant
Dark chocolate contains serotonin and stimulates endorphin production. How could anyone feel depressed when eating chocolate!
Reason #5 – Reduces Stress
Eating just 1-2 ounces of dark chocolate a day can help reduce stress levels.
Want to try a unique chocolate treat, try my Chocolate Avocado Pudding, it’s quick and easy to make and tastes divine!
Hello my friends! Depending on when you are listening to this, tonight Tuesday I’ll be on plane to Ireland to visit my family. I’m very looking forward to it. I’m excited to see my grandparents and all my other family members that I haven’t seen in a few years. And for next week’s show I’ll be in Ireland so I’ll let you know what I’ve been up to and how it’s going.
Audible.com is offering you a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership. Just go to audibletrial.com/cutthecrap and choose from over 180,000 audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy.
If you haven’t already done so, sign up for my free 7 day mini course to better digestion. It’s an easy way to start improving your digestion within one week. Let’s face it, we’ve all suffered from indigestion, or heartburn, or we feel bloated after week. These simple tips you’ll learn in this course will start you on the right path to improving your digestion and overall health.
As we are getting closer to the holidays, my american friends will be celebrating Thanksgiving soon, and after that it’s Christmas and many other holiday celebrations and with that comes travel. And here in Canada once January hits many of us look at going south for a week or two to enjoy the sun. So I thought it fitting since I’m hopping on a plane myself to share some healthy travel tips you can try out next time you hit the road.
Ever pay attention to your pee? You should and I going to share with you why you should.
Urine is 95 percent water and five percent urea, uric acid, minerals, salts, enzymes, and various substances.
Normal urine is clear and has a straw yellow colour.
Now, there are many things that can change the colour such as foods, medications, supplements but certain health issues or disease can make the colour different. So, it’s very important to again always look at what you are eliminating.
If your urine is a yellow this is the typical normal colour, sometimes it can be a very bright yellow, this is caused by B vitamins.
Red/pink – could caused by consuming foods such as beets, blueberries, or an iron supplement. If you have not consumed any of those, there could be blood, this could be a UTI (urinary tract infection) or maybe kidney stones. If you ever see blood go to your doctors immediately, this is very very important.
If you see a deep orange or amber colour you are in a severe dehydration stay, so start drinking water immediately. But it could also be due to orange foods such as squash or carrots, excess of caffeine, or there could be a more serious matter such as a liver problem or UTI, kidney stones. I would recommend you seeing your doctor if you are seeing this colour even if you are drinking a lot of water.
If it’s colourless – well you are drinking lots of water, you’re well hydrated
If you notice your urine is cloudy, this could be due to a uti, kidney problem, or a metabolic issues, I’d consult your doctor especially if you are also experience pain or burning when you urinate
Let’s talk smell quickly.
Urine typically doesn’t have a strong smell, but if you notice a pungent smell like ammonia, this could be a UTI or kidney stones, this could also be due to eating a lot of protein like meat and eggs.
Does it have a sweet or fruity smell – this could be a sign of diabetes. You to your doctor to get checked out right away.
Your body is always talking to you, it will always give you signs and signals that something is out of balance, it’s your job to pay attention.
Thanks for the love about little Grace our new pup. I’ve received some lovely emails from you welcoming Grace. I just love you guys you are so kind and I love the emails I receive from you all, whether you are asking a question or just letting me know how this show has changed you or even to just say hi! I welcome it all. Thank you.
So, next week I’m off to Ireland. Unfortunately my grandparents are not in the best of health, so I’ll be heading off to Tullamore to visit with them and spend some time with them. They were such a big part of my childhood growing up, I just feel I’ll regret it if I don’t spend some time with them now while they are still here. I’ll be sure to tell you all about my travels in an upcoming episode.
This got me thinking about the people in our lives and regrets. Is there someone in your life that maybe you haven’t seen in a while, that you have lost touch with. Maybe you are being stubborn with someone and are waiting for them to contact you first.
Contact them. Just do it. Living with regrets is horrible. Reach out, make that connection. It will have great impact on your life and theirs for the better. I’m sure of it. Life is too short and too precious.
Audible.com is offering you a free audiobook of your choice and a free 30-day trial membership. Just go to audibletrial.com/cutthecrap and choose from over 180,000 audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy.
If you haven’t already done so, sign up for my free 7 day mini course to better digestion. It’s an easy way to start improving your digestion within one week. Let’s face it, we’ve all suffered from indigestion, or heartburn, or we feel bloated after week. These simple tips you’ll learn in this course will start you on the right path to improving your digestion and overall health.
Ever feel anxious, do you suffer from anxiety and feel completely lost? My guest Tim JP Collins is going to give us some tips today on how we can take control of anxiety so that we can live a happy and fulfilled life.
In this episode we talk about
Where does anxiety come from
How sometimes changing your environment can help
How to take control of panic attacks
Things you can do daily to stay calm and be in control
Step 1 – Put broccoli into boiling water and cook until bright green (1-2 minutes).
Step 2 – Remove broccoli and place in a blender with garlic cloves, pour in about 1 cup of water (that the broccoli was cooked in). Blend until smooth, add more water (if necessary) until desired consistency.
Step 3 – Pour into a bowl and top with goat cheese and walnuts.
Step 2 – Place chicken breasts in a bowel and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Place chicken breasts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake until juices run clear.
Step 3 – Cut cooled chicken into 1/2 inch slices
Step 4 – In a small bowl whisk oil, garlic, basil, shallot, thyme, vinegar until combined well.
Step 5 – Toss cooked chicken slices, spinach with dressing and mix well.
Step 6 – Garnish with goat cheese and pomegranate seeds.
* by Jeff Olson
. If you want to learn more about the history of chocolate, the big companies that are involved and the chocolate industry is this a fascinating and disgusting look at the industry.
* by Philip McKernan
