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 which is a key protein in the body.

Lemon water has been suggested to alter your metabolism and aid in weight management but are these claims borne out by scientific investigation? Lets dive in. 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 Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3KeQmGrOrder Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4c9T38fOrder US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4bxczeTOrder UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms :Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcastAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcastSpotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRdFollow the Happy Habit Podcast Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Music used is Purple planet Music crediit goes to them

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 lipoic acid help knock out free radicals in nerve tissue, resulting in reduced pain and improved nerve conduction. Foods high in ALC support mitochondrial energy production and reduced nerve pain, Polyphenols found in green tea and turmuric are anti-inflammatory and stimulate nerve growth factors in lab models. Swap out butter for olive oil. Magnesium is crucial for nerve myelin mainenance so enjoy leafy greens. Oxidative stress is a major contributor to nerve damage so load up on citrus , sunflower seeds and almonds. Controlled capsaicin exposure can ease pain and aid local nerve repair. Crucially, persistent numbness, can signal nerve compression , vacsular issues or diabetic neuropathy, so seek medical evaluation.

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 far is dangerous for our health because its metabolically active and not in a good way, it also promotes systemic inflammation and contributes to chronic disease like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. In this episode I detail symptoms or warning signs of having high levels of visceral fat. I also discuss how to get rid of viscreal fat through behavioural and dietary changes. 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 Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3KeQmGrOrder Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4c9T38fOrder US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4bxczeTOrder UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms :Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcastAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcastSpotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRdFollow the Happy Habit Podcast Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Music used is Purple planet Music crediit goes to them

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 difference in weightloss outcomes. The 16: 8 diet did however result in improved insulin sensitivity and reduced late night snacking, so not an insignifcant result in itself. People tend to make one huge mistake when trying the 16:8 diet which confounds their efforts to improve their health, in this episode I discuss what that one mistake is.

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 fruit, walnuts. 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 Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3KeQmGrOrder Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4c9T38fOrder US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4bxczeTOrder UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms :Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcastAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcastSpotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRdFollow the Happy Habit Podcast Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Music used is Purple planet Music crediit goes to them

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 effects: oatmeal, bananas, ginger tea, melons, leafy greens, lean poultry, starchy carbs, root vegetables, fennel tea, aloe vera juice, herbs. 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 Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3KeQmGrOrder Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4c9T38fOrder US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4bxczeTOrder UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms :Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcastAmazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcastSpotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRdFollow the Happy Habit Podcast Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/Music used is Purple planet Music crediit goes to them

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 cancer, high blood pressure, obesity and lots more conditions.

'Foods' to avoid include soft drinks, white flour, processed meats, trans fats, sodium, alcohol, caffeine, AND MORE.

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 analysed their speech patterns such as speech rate , the length of pauses, and vocabulary diversity. It seems theres a clear link between a persons coginitive function and how fasta person speaks. Even before memory deterioration occurs subtle speech changes can foreshadow cognitive decline. The kind of speech analysis in this stidy could one day become a simple non-invasive way to predict someones chances of acquiring a neurological condition like dementia.