Happy Habit Podcast

Methylene blue is one of the oldest synthetic compounds used in medicine, dating back to the 1800s. It was originally used to treat malaria but today its being used to study fat loss, cellular metabolism, alzheimers and longevity.

Methylene blue helps your mitochondria work more efficiently especially in the brain.

Fat loss depnds on how efficiently your mitochondria burn fuel and methylene blue supports that energy production path...

Do you suffer from diet related bloating ?

Bloating is a really common disgestive complaint but its grossly misunderstood. Ironically bloating is often caused by the very foods we think are good for us.

In this episode I explain what bloating actually is, the telltale symptoms, and I explore what your body does to your food that leads to bloating symptoms which involves fermentation. So which foods are most involved in this ferment...

Heart disease is the number one cause of death world wide and one of the biggest risk factor is high cholesterol. While medications can certainly help some patients, many people are looking for natural food based strategies to support their heart health.

This is where pecan nuts come into the conversation. In one 12 week study participants ate 57 g of pecans a day and were shown to benefit from improved heart health markers. Their ...

If you consume protein supplements or are just tracking your macros this episode is for you.

Can you consume too much protein ?

Look protein is essential to life, your body uses it build and repair muscle to produce hormones and enzymes, plus it helps keep you full and satisfied.

In recent times we have seen the increase in popularity of high protein diets like the keto and carnvore diets, but is more protein always better ?

The of...

Alot of people swear by the health benefits associated with drinking lemon juice diluted in water, these purported benefits include aiding your digestion, balancing the body's pH levels and even help to improve your skin.

Well in this episode we tackle this latest online health fad to see if these health claims really hold up to scientific scrutiny. Lemons are packed with vitamin C, which is important for collagen synthesis whi...

If you have numbness or tingling it could suggest that you have nerve dysfunction which is often reversible with the right nutrients. So in this episode I give you 9 science backed foods that could help protect and repair your nerves.

These foods include Omega 3 fatty acid foods like Chia / flax seeds or fatty salmon, Foods high in B6 and B 12 which are vital for healthy nerves. Then there are foods rich in the anti-oxidant Alpha li...

We all know about the fat underneath the skin, but how many of us are aware of the other kind of fat that can have serious health consequences, visceral fat. This kind of fat lies around our internal organs and shockingly, you can have it in large amounts without even knowing its there. It is the kind of fat that lends itself to the term skinny fat .. that is , people who are thin on the outside but are fat on the inside. Visceral ...

Weightloss, longevity, boosted energy levels and all while still being able to eat foods you enjoy, this is the promise of the 16:8 diet, which involves 16 hours of fasting and an 8 hour window during which you can consume your food. But is it all hype ?New research has emerged that the answer is not straightforward. One study compared those engaging in the 16:8 diet to a group who ate normally and actually found no significant dif...

One in three people globally has high blood pressure. Nitric oxide boosting foods can lower your blood pressure and keep your heart healthy. Nitric oxide basically tells blood vessels to dilate, its like our body's multitool for cardiovascular, immune and cognitive health. In this episode I give you NINE nitric oxide boosting foods, like beets, leafy greens, arugula, pommegranate, garlic, watermelon, dark chocolate, citrus frui...

If you have ever suffered from acid reflux you'll know how uncomfortable it can be. 14 % of adults battle this condition every day, thats 1 billion people.

Antacids are a huge global business, but theres a catch with antacids which I will explore in this video.

As an alternative to relying on antacids and suffering from their side effects consider 11 whole foods that faciliate less chance of acid reflux without uncomfortable side e...

Hitting 40 whether you're male or female, comes with lots of bodily changes. Your metabolism slows, hormones shift, bone density drops and cardiovascular rises. From a food point of view, what you avoid can be as important as what you do eat.

In this episode we discuss 9 foods you should be avoiding if you want to optimise your health after 40, because these 'foods' will increase your chances of getting type 2 diabetes, colorectal ...

The research study discussed in this episode https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13825585.2024.2315774

What if the way you speak today could predict your chances of getting Alzheimers, the most common form of dementia. A new study has found that alterations in speech speed could be an early warning sign for this devastating neurological disease. Researchers asked a sample group to describe a scene in detail , then AI analys...

If you're feeling tired, losing muscle, are sufferig from low libido or feeling off colour then you could be suffering from low levels of testosterone which can affect both men and women.

So in this episode I give you 11 testosterone boosting foods to help you raise your testosterone levels naturally. Stress, poor nutrition and modern lifestyles are causing testosterone levels to fall.

The 11 science backed tesosterone boosting foo...

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, it is vital for skin and joint health and even for your gut health. Now while some studies suport collagen supplementation, studies on whole food sources of collagen are unfortunately limited but these foods deliver the same peptides and amino acids your body needs to rebuild collagen in your body.

So in this episode I give you 9 collagen rich widely available foods you can avail ...

A new study has suggested that individuals consuming whole cheese, experienced lower levels of LDL cholesterol compared to individuals who consumed deconstructed cheese which affects the cheese matrix (the network of proteins of fat and minerals made during the cheese manufaturing process) and alters the bioavailability of beneficial fats in the cheese. There may also be a difference between how men and women respond to cheese cons...

40 % of people have HIGH cholesterol, which can be a killer, but there are many signs of high cholesterol you can look out for. In this video I detail 9 signs to looks out for, such as xanthomas, nodules on your elbows, fatigue after climbing stairs, erectile dysfunction, transient ischaemic attacks, hypertension and more. In this episode I also talk about the different kinds of LDL particles, Apo B and Lpa levels. I also explore s...

What happens in the body when you fast for 3 days is jawdropping. I

n this episode I detail hour by hour exactly what happens inside your body from the moment you take your last bite of food, and in doing so I highlight what the benefits of doing a brief fast like this are to your health.

We talk about your glucose, insulin, and glycogen levels and how they are affected by your fast, plus when and how fat breakdown starts to occur.

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Are you being misled about the subject of 'adrenal fatigue' ? in recent years various wellness influencers have pushed the notion that adrenal fatigue is a real condition with symptoms such as tiredness, brain fog and cravings for salty foods. The problem is the mainstream medical community don't recognise adrenal fatigue as a legitimate medical condition. Adrenal insufficiency is however a well documented and serious d...

In this episode we talk about LDL, commonly referred to as the BAD cholesterol and explain how the conversation is more nuanced than just good or bad cholesterol. We explore the significance of Apo B and Lpa in the cholesterol discussion. Plus in this video I explore 11 LDL lowering foods that you can consume that will boost your heart health, foods like : steel cut oats, barley and whole grains, almonds, extra virgin olive oil, le...