DIET.


OK, as stated on other pages, I'm not a health professional or athlete...
But, I'm very interested in eating healthy food.

Feel free to check out the  COOKERY  page!

I just wanted to take a very quick look at two subjects; 1. Weight loss. 2. Vegetarianism.

1. Weight loss.

In this modern world - particularly in the West - we are surrounded by mountains of food!
A lot of it is heavily processed too. Many of us lead sedentary lives - in part due to our "day jobs".

Its no wonder that many of us - at one time or other - have gained a bit of weight!
So- speaking from personal experience - I can tell you - there is a very good way to lose weight!
Its called the keto
(short for "ketogenic") diet...
The basic idea is this; cut out most/all carbohydrates and sugar. Eat plenty of (good) fats.
Then whenever you are active - instead of burning carbs for fuel - eventually,
 your body will start to burn fat instead!I was always very thin until about age 30...
Then came a little belly. I was never very overweight -
 but never felt comfortable with having a bit of a belly.
So in the last few years - I have tried the "keto" diet a few times...
 All I can say is - it works! Personally, I would not like to stay on it long term.
But in the 6 weeks since the start of 2022, I lost 8kg!
One interesting aspect of it - is a thing called "Bulletproof coffee".
 I had this every morning - and then did some exercise 3 - 5 times weekly - 

So without further ado - here are a few links!

Please note; if you have any health issues - please consult your doctor before trying any diet.
I was surprised recently to find out I had high LDL cholesterol -(after keto hhmm?!)

so my advice - is to check your blood regularly - to see if anything is causing you health issues...


The Ketogenic diet link 1

The Ketogenic diet link 2

Original bulletproof coffee

More like how I did it

Finally, another popular system these days is known as the 16:8 diet...
 Basically, you have an 8 hour eating window - and 16 hour fast.
I am occasionally doing this - and find its useful...

16:8 diet

2. Vegetarianism.

Growing up in West Cork - we grew a lot of our own veg -
and raised some farm animals...its hard work - but very rewarding!

So, the ethical question, of eating meat...
I've killed turkeys for Christmas dinner.
I've taken animals to the slaughter house-  I've seen what actually happens in there...

This had a big effect on me. I have always felt very uncomfortable eating meat.
Yes, I know - meat is delicious, and some people think its healthy for you/energy dense...

I have been vegetarian on and off for nearly 20 years. As far as I can see, it just naturally feels wrong to eat animals... We all naturally love puppies and kittens - and little chicks etc - but the cultural conditioning - and advertising we are all used to, drowns out the sound of our own conscience...

There are some interesting vids on youtube - where carnivores - don't always eat herbivores!
Nature doesn't always have to be "red in tooth and claw"!

Vid 1
Vid 2
Vid 3

If you haven't already seen these... please check out the following;

COWSPIRACY
GAME CHANGERS
SEASPIRACY