Processed food is the bane of civilisation. The facts are that the average American eats 110 tons of sugar per year. In 1999, soybean oil made up 7% of US total calories, a single oil of a single unhealthy seed which originally grew in Chinese wetlands. We could discuss the economics of this all day. How […]
It seems like two completely opposite stereotypes exist in the world of obesity and acne. Firstly, there’s the fat guy walking around with a cheerful smile on his face because of his freakishly clear skin, enjoying a donut as you seethe with jealousy. He shrugs his shoulders and says that being large has at least
If you’ve ever attempted to shed so much as two pounds, then you’ll have heard that micronutrient deficiencies increase your appetite. It’s among the most commonly referenced, yet mysterious subjects in the food craving universe: that your subconscious mind is secretly controlling you with a joystick from a bridge just behind your eyes, directing you
In the acnesphere, the overwhelming majority of articles and forum posts talk about olive oil when applied to the skin. Some love it, some loathe it, but topical is where most of the discussion is centred. However, this is utterly topsy turvy. Olive oil is an extremely powerful food, with huge potential for finally curing
Recently, you might have succumbed to the urge to eat a frosting-coated donut. This might have spiralled into five donuts, before you slammed on the brakes and vowed to regain discipline. You might have been a real pro and pinpointed the exact moment your willpower started to fail. Maybe you were hit with overtime the
