Happy Habit Podcast

Ultraprocessed foods arent food they are products made from man-made chemicals, additives and highly unnatural ingredients, simply not found in nature and yet they make up a large proportion of the global diet today. And this is a huge contributor to metabolic disease, as our bodies simply haven't evolved to consume products designed in labs. In this video I detail 15 foods that fall into this processed food category and that reall...

Uric acid is produced in the body, if you produce too much or excrete too little it can cause gout, painful kidney stones, hypertension, insulin resistance and increased cardiovascular risk so in this episode I outline 10 foods that will reduce your uric acid levels naturally and detail some foods you should avoid. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JWWeight...

In this episode I discuss what visceral fat is and specific foods you can eat to help you burn visceral fat faster. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JWWeightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejnDUsgMQ9GPvpZThe health benefits fo exercise : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi_vM1nbpcV-PlvWjSZ872ECOrder Hap...

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If you are trying to lose weight or manage your blood sugar you are probably trying to cut carbs and / or consuming low carb options. The problem is not all low carb options are all that they seem to be. In this video I explore 5 seemingly low carb foods that arent low carb at all and are most likely sabotaging your weightloss progress. I give you actual low carb alternatives to these fake low carb foods and give you pointers as to...

In this episode I outline the steps you can take to get more toned without adding to your bodyfat percentage. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JWWeightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejnDUsgMQ9GPvpZThe health benefits fo exercise : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi_vM1nbpcV-PlvWjSZ872ECOrder Happy Hab...

Visceral fat is possibly the most dangerous fat in your body and you can't even see it. This is the kind of fat that surrounds your organs, its not the kind of fat you can pinch. Its dangerous because its biologically active, it releases hormones, inflammatory signals and chemicals that can sabotage your health. In this video we explore exactly what visceral fat is and does and how you can get rid of it. The dangers of high carbohy...

Cortisol is one of the most underrated yet powerful hormones affecting your fat loss goals. Cortisol is one our most important hormones, it helps us wake up, manage stress , regulate blood sugar and respond to danger, but chronically elevated cortisol levels are problematic especially if you're trying to lose belly fat. So in this video we'll deep dive into cortisol and what science says about lowering your cortisol levels naturall...

Traditionally people who are overweight have thought part of the reason was becasue they had a 'slow metabolism' but the truth is that many people who are overweight have a faster metabolism than those who are leaner because they carry more mass.

So why does it feel that nothing works when you're trying to lose weight? Well its because your metabolism is adapting. So when you eat less for an extended period of time , your body seek...

Sir David Attenborough is one of the most celebrated broadcasters and naturalists on the planet in part because he has been promoting all aspects of the natural world for 80 years. He will soon celebrate his 100th birthday and recently shared a dietary change he has made which migt help explain his longevity. He has stopped eating red meat. This is something that many people in blue zones (those areas where many of the population e...

Ozempic is the drug of the moment, everyone from celebrities to influencers to your next door neighbour are on it, and yes there have been some incredible success stories but there is also a hidden cost to this wonder drug.

Is ozempic really the miracle drug its been made out to be? In this episode I discuss the science underpinning how ozempic works, highlighting how people have experienced a 15 to 20% loss in their bodyweight in ...

DONT believe the hype ! Remember fat loss only happens when your body is in consistent calorie deficit and while no food burns directly burns fat , some foods can better set the stage for hormone regulation, metabolism and sleep, and all of these play a huge role in your body's ability to burn fat effectively. In today's episode we look at 5 of those foods that can help support your fatloss efforts over night. 1. Casein 2. Greek Yo...

You might be doing alot of the right things, from exercising to eating more healthily but you still dont seem to be able to shift that stubborn belly fat ! Why ? Because fat loss isn't linear, you might lose fat from your arms and face before you ever see fat loss from your stomach, because fat distribution is both genetically and hormonally driven. Its also key to remember that you simply cannot spot reduce fat regardless of what ...

Plastic is absolutely everywhere and more and more scientists are finding tiny micro and nanoparticles of plastic in our bodies. In this episode I examine the ways in which we can mitigate against the risks associated with plastic exposure and unintended plastic consumption, including using the body's own detoxification capabilities to rid ourselves of this growing plastic problem. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://ww...

Some big names have made the headlines in recent times having been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Did you know that the food on your plate can contribute to your risk of acquiring this disease, at the same time, there are some foods that will help reduce your risk of becoming a prostate cancer statistic.

Highly processed foods like hotdogs are high in nitrates, preservatives and processed fat can increase your risk of getting pros...

Why is it so so difficult to get rid of belly fat? In this video we break down the science as to why its so different from fat in other areas of the body and what it really takes to burn it off.

Once you understand the biology, the psychology and the hormones involved the process of losing bellyfat is alot easier to understand and achieve.

There are two types of abdominial fat, subcutaneous fat just under your skin , and then there...

What foods will give your the MOST nutrients for the fewest calories, and I'm not talking about trendy superfoods , but real accessible foods that can transform your energy , your brain and your metabolism. Heres a list of the most nutrent dense foods that you can eat that will power you to health and longevity. 1. Liver

2. Eggs

3. Wild caught sardines

4. Seaweed

5. Dark leafy greens

6. Oysters

7. Berries The dangers of high carboh...

Coffee is a an incredibly popular drink, but it is also a drug and a misunderstood one at that. Coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, its rich in antioxidants, polyphenols and the most widley used psychoactive substance on the planet, that is caffeine!

Coffee has some serious science-backed health benefits such as improved cognitive performance, Its rich in antioxidants , reduced risk of some disease...

Visceral fat is in the news and the buzz word used by many fitness influencers these days who make outlandish claims stating that uts possible for you to rid your body of visceral fat in 30 days , but is this true? Visceral fat is the dangerous fat that lies around your organs. Part of its danger stems from the fact that its not visible, you can be slim on the outside while still having high levels of visceral fat on the inside. An...