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When you’re asked to bring a dish to the neighborhood barbecue, volunteer to bring the slaw—because after reading this, you’ll have some great slaw recipe ideas.

Not only is slaw easy to make, but you can also control what’s added to make sure you have a healthy, low-calorie option at any occasion.

Each slaw recipe has cabbage or broccoli—or both—and the many health benefits that come with them. Brassica vegetables like cabbage and broccoli are food powerhouses and veggies like kale and Brussels sprouts are part of this family.

Brasscias are studied for their many plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, the compounds they contain may help protect your cells from DNA damage, reduce inflammation, induce cell death in cancer cells, prevent the body from producing blood vessels to feed tumors and deactivate cancer-causing substances, including the ones created when you cook meat at high temperatures (think grilling).

Scientists at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry published a study suggesting that foods like cabbage and broccoli may help protect you from Alzheimer’s disease, too, by reducing levels of the damaging proteins that accumulate in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

The addition of the deeply hued red cabbage to your slaw recipe adds even more beneficial plant compounds. Often, the deeper the color, the more healthy chemicals a food contains. Think Napa and Asian cabbages or broccoli to add a slightly different texture and flavor to your slaw.

Try these four kitchen-tested slaw recipe creations that are as healthy as they are tasty:

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1. Spicy Peanut Slaw >

Rice vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter and peanuts give this slaw a tangy-sweet taste that pairs well with barbecue and uses a slaw mix so it only takes minutes to prepare. On a Nutrisystem plan, it counts as one PowerFuel and two vegetables. Click here to see the recipe! >

2. Napa Mint Slaw >

Though it sounds like it comes from the wine country of California, Napa cabbage is actually a Chinese variety with a crisp, fresh texture that’s less bitter than the green cabbage you’re used to. This recipe makes it even more refreshing with the addition of zucchini shreds, apple chunks and fresh mint, all tossed in a honey-lime dressing. On a Nutrisystem plan, it counts as half a SmartCarb, one Vegetable and one Extra. Click here to get the recipe >

3. Spicy Sriracha Slaw >

This riff off typical deli slaw substitutes a yogurt-based dressing for mayo and adds cilantro for a bit of an international flavor. The recipe calls for equal parts green and red cabbage which boosts the health benefits of this slaw. It also has a secret ingredient—a half teaspoon of hot sauce or siracha—that makes it anything but typical. On a Nutrisystem plan, this counts as one Vegetable. Click here to get the recipe >

4. Tangy Broccoli Slaw with Cranberries and Lime Drizzle >

This Broccoli Slaw with Cranberries and Lime is a sweet and tangy take on a stale old BBQ classic (no offense, cole slaw!). The best part is, this Broccoli Slaw is so easy to make and so delicious, even your pickiest dinner guests will be grabbing for seconds. Featuring a sprinkle of sweetness from honey and dried cranberries, and a touch of tang thanks to the addition of lime juice and cilantro, this nutrient-packed side dish is so tasty, it’s sure to steal the show at your next party or gathering. Click here to get the recipe >

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Alchemy is an ancient pursuit dating back some 40 centuries, an effort to explore immortality, panaceas that cure any and all human diseases, and the conversion of, say, lead to gold to generate endless riches. It was also a collection of efforts that helped divine scientific exploration and explore early chemistry.

So what is “malchemy”?

Malchemy (mal = bad) is my term for the magical conversion of healthy, slender, well-adapted humans with healthy skin, bones, teeth, and gastrointestinal tracts to that of obese, fatigued, bloated, red-faced, disease-plagued humans, a startling and dramatic transformation. While most aspects of alchemy have never been achieved over the millennia, in the space of 50 years—1% of the time that alchemy was practiced and failed—the magic of malchemy has been mastered.

The wisdom of the USDA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the American Heart Association, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Diabetes Association and others have refined malchemy into a science. Having engaged in several decades of advice to cut total and saturated fat, pack the diet with wheat and grains, consume sugar in moderation, move more and eat less, and they have achieved the equivalent of converting a bowl of molten lead into 24-karat gold.

If you would like to view the official dietary version of gold that makes the alchemist hugely wealthy, just go to your nearest Walmart or shopping mall: huge people who walk with feet set far apart given their enormous thighs; arms splayed to the side, suspended by enormous folds of chest and abdominal fat; red, seborrheic faces; hobbling gaits due to painful feet, knees,  hips, and edematous legs; oodles of motorized scooters; prescription pill dispensers filled to the brim.

So where is the gold in this modern version? Well, it’s not gold in the pockets of Walmart shoppers—it’s gold in the pockets of people who sell processed junk food, pharmaceutical companies who “treat” health consequences of conventional dietary advice, multi-billion dollar hospital systems who deliver what is now passed off as “healthcare” for perverse sums, medical device companies who live in the shadows but are among the biggest wealth recipients of all, doctors who drank the healthcare Kool-Aid and believe that they are doing public good but are complicit in this perverted chemistry.

Americans are therefore the victims of a peculiar and perverse form of health alchemy. If you’d like to undo this thing I call malchemy and return to your natural state of being slender, vigorous, healthy without need for medications, doctors, or procedures, I can just wave my magic wand and—voila—you can be restored to your natural, original state. But it means doing the OPPOSITE that all conventional healthcare advisers tell you: DON’T cut your fat or saturated fat. DON’T eat more “healthy whole grains.” Do NOT engage in moderation, do NOT move more and eat less. Do NOT ask your doctor whether “Enbrel is right for you.” Do NOT ask your doctor whether fish oil is safe because it “thins the blood.” Do NOT ask the doctor why you have excessive gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort when the solutions are an endoscopy, Prilosec, and a pat on the back because you don’t have colon cancer.

You can perform your own version of magic and, like a wizard converting a frog back to a handsome prince, return to the person you were meant to be before these evil spirits got tangled in your life. That is what we do in the Wheat Belly lifestyle: we perform our own version of alchemy and convert big, bloated, inflamed, people reliant on the blundering of the healthcare system into sleek, slender, highly-functioning people, restored to the way you should have been all along.

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Weight loss can be challenging. Losing those pounds you put on overindulging in your favorite treat or vegging out on the couch marathon watching your favorite television series often turns out to be easier said than done. Sometimes you can feel tempted to give up on your weight loss program when you think of all the work that needs to be done to shift those stubborn pounds. However, with the right attitude and motivation, you should be able to see a slimmer, trimmer self within a reasonable amount of time.

In order to get rid of unwanted pounds, you need to employ strategies that will ensure you stick to your chosen weight loss program until you begin to see some results. Some diet and exercise programs can be extremely strict, leaving you feeling hungry and exhausted which can tempt you to reach for some comfort food to make yourself feel better. Other programs are too lax and lenient and do not challenge you enough which means that you may not see the results you want for a long time. The best weight loss programs use approaches that push you beyond your comfort zone without making the process too painful or the goals seem unattainable. The following are some successful suggestions on how to lose a stone in four weeks:

Tips on how to lose a stone in 4 weeks

1. A calorie controlled diet: nutritionists and weight loss doctors have proved that you need to reduce your food intake by 3500 calories in order to lose 1 pound of fat. One stone contains fourteen pounds a 3500 pound weekly deficit should result in a four pound weight loss in four weeks just from dieting alone. If you have been consuming very many calories in the form of high sugar, high fat and nutrient poor foods, cutting out these items may result in an even greater caloric deficit of up to 7000 calories per week which allows you to lose even more weight. You should ensure to replace the sugary and fatty foods with healthy, low calorie foods such as fruits and vegetables, as well as increasing the amount of water you consume in order to help you feel fuller for longer and to help flush out toxins from the body.
2. Diet Pills: The herbal kind, with 100% natural ingredients which can speed up your metabolism, burn fat and beat the bloat. Best used alongside a healthy diet and exercise programme to help you lose a stone in 4 weeks.
3. Exercise: Vigorous cardiovascular and strength building exercises can help to speed up weight loss in tandem with a low calorie, high nutrition diet. Running for one hour at a pace of 6 miles per hour burns an average of 557 calories which comes to 3900 calories a week or 16000 calories a month and allows you to lose about five pounds in four weeks. Strength training also helps you to build muscle which has been proven to convert the calories you consume into energy more efficiently and thus prevent calories from being converted into fat. You can also combine cardiovascular and strength building exercises into one program in order to maximize the number of calories you burn.

With a proper calorie controlled diet plan focusing on lean meats, fruits and vegetables and plenty of water, as well as a vigorous exercise program combining both high impact cardiovascular and strength building exercises, you’ll see how to lose a stone in four weeks and soon be on your way to a slimmer, healthier you.

 

 

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This month has seen us prepare to take MAN v FAT Football down under as we gear up for the launch of MAN v FAT Soccer – our little Australian baby (or should that be joey?), which kicks off in September. I’ve also been enjoying a spot of indoor cycling as the weather has gone all British again. But I’m not complaining about the weather, instead I’m quietly excited about the return to soup, stew and stodge. Healthy stodge, of course. Here’s what we learned in August!

Masturbating probably won’t help you lose weight

We get a lot of traffic from people Googling whether masturbation helps you lose weight, and up until this month, they’ve been left bitterly disappointed. So this month we asked MVFer Liz (sorry Liz) to look into whether masturbation actually does help you lose weight, or if it’s just the pipedream of a randy fat man. Well, it gets your heart rate up, right? Sadly, you’re better off doing some actual exercise. Duh. 

Another thing we learned this month is that there are a lot of suggestive stock photos out there. So er, thanks, to whoever takes the time to take photos like this brilliant hot dog one.

Eating fish could help protect you against Parkinson’s

A protein found in fish called parvalbumin is thought to prevent the formation of protein structures found in people with Parkinson’s disease. Up your intake by eating more fish high in parvalbumin, such as salmon, herring and cod. 

Setting goals can help you lose weight

We’ve gone back to basics this month and looked at how setting goals can help you lose weight. But you’ve got to get detailed – it’s no good just making a vague vow to lose some weight. Set your SMART goals with our guide here.

It’s harder than ever to lose weight

Well, sort of. The science of losing weight hasn’t changed, but our lives have. As Dr. Meir Stampfer, a nutrition expert at Harvard puts it, “there is so much great-tasting food, and it’s abundant and in your face all the time. To me it’s kind of a miracle that people aren’t even heavier than they are”. You can read more about this, plus a few tips for boosting your chances of long-term weight loss, here. (It’s aimed at women, but still has some good and relevant advice).

Half of Brits have no idea how much water they should be drinking

While we all know that it’s important to keep hydrated, a study by British Summer Fruits found that a lot of us have no idea just how much water we should be drinking. If this is you, check out our guide to how much water you should drink here. The company also found that 9 out of 10 adults surveyed add squash to their water to make it more appetising, but that a worrying 23% simply opt for fizzy drinks instead.

The keto diet can help kids with epilepsy

You’d be forgiven for thinking that the keto diet was another modern weight loss fad, but actually, it has been used since at least the 1920s to help reduce seizures in children with epilepsy when drug treatments don’t work. Read more facts about keto here. 

How was your August? Come and blow your own trumpet over on the forum! 

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A mother's rejected complaint against a doctor offering chelation therapy for autism reveals there are no clear directives banning it, despite expert consensus that it doesn't work and can be harmful.

Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor says a U.S.-approved auto-injector will be imported to ease Canada's current shortage of EpiPen injectors to treat life-threatening allergies.