Happy Habit Podcast

Most people are NOT familiar with visceral fat, this is fat that surrounds internal organs, which is dfferent from subcutaneous fat that lies beneath the skin. In this episode I explain why visceral fat is dangerous to your health. I also detail 6 very common foods like refined carbohydrates, alcohol, high fructose corn syrup, processed meats and more, that contribute to visceral fat levels in the...

The liver is one of the most vital organs in your body. It performs over 500 essential functions, including : detoxification, metabolism, storage of vitamins and synthesis of proteins. In this episode I outline 8 foods that have a bad impact on your liver such as alcohol, refined carbs and fried foods. I also detail a list of foods that support your lover health. The dangers of high carbohyrate fo...

Married men are three times more likely to become obese, but women arent affected to the same extent. As we know obesity is at epidemic levels across the world and given its association with metabolic dysfunction and a whole host of chronic conditions like high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes and cancer, if you're obese your risk of death rockets. In this episode we explore the reasons...

Most of us are simply not getting enough protein despite protein being vital for our body processes and overall metabolism. In this episode I detail 7 easy ways to boost your protein intake that most people overlook in favour of the conventional steak and protein powder. In this episode I discuss why protein is so important, I detail the science behind protein intake and how much protein we need a...

Imagine being given 5000 dollars to eat chips for science? Well, that’s the basis of a study on the effects of an ultraprocessed diet, a diet that more and more of us are consuming and the effects of it are frightening.today we’re taking a deep dive into the world of ultraprocessed foods. We’re going to explore what these foods are, why they have become so dominant in our food supply—accounting fo...

My conversation with Dr Sean O Mara on visceral fat and the value of HIIT https://youtu.be/Dt98Ym3S9Mk?si=-cc3TA-H3xxgaEFD In this episode I tackle the dietary strategies that will address one of the key reasons you still have excess weight especially around your belly, the issue of visceral fat. I talk about how visceral fat is different to subcutaneous fat that people are generally familiar with...

SUBSCRIBE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/@happyhabitpodcast?sub_confirmation=1Apple cider vinegar has been touted as a cure all, a panacea, you name it, if you drink a shot of Apple cider vinegar daily, it will cure what ails you. In fact Apple cider vinegar has become so popular in recent years it has become a multi million dollar industry, but what does the science say? How effective is apple ci...

Jo Cameron can't feel pain, indeed shes never been able to feel any pain, worry or anxiety. She was diagnosed as having a genetic anomaly which gives her a seeming superpower of not being able to sense pain, be it a head ache , a stomach ache or even the pain of child birth. In todays episode I tell her story and more importantly I explore how her unique 'gift', is being used by scientists to unde...

Fibre is more than just roughage. In this episode I discuss how fibre plays a crucial role in heart health, gut balance, and disease prevention. I explore how fibre improves cholesterol by reducing ApoB levels and shifting LDL particles to a healthier size. A high-fibre diet also supports gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria, strengthening immunity, and reducing inflammation. Research links f...

SUBSCRIBE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/@happyhabitpodcast?sub_confirmation=1We are swimming in plastic. What started out as a convenience of modern living has become an addiction to plastic that is negatively affecting the environment AND our health. Plastic has now been found in our bodies, in our organs, our blood, our brain and our sexual organs. In this episode I discuss how tiny particles o...

Magnesium is a nutrient that is involved in over 300 bodily processes. Its impact is crucial for everything from heart health to nerve function, to sleep regulation and lots more. In this episode, I discuss magnesiums role in these important body processes. I also examine the reasons why magnesium levels are falling in peoples diets, and I explore the ways in which people can increase the levels o...

Breakfast as we know it today is a fairly recent invention, our ancestors often didn't have the luxury of sitting down for a meal after waking. In this episode I examine the origins of eating breakfast and examine the impact of skipping breakfast when you wake. I explore the health benefits of circadian eating and discuss the problem with a one size fits all approach to timing of meals. Plus w...

In this episode I explore why western / first world countries are seeing a decline in life expectancies. There is the very real possibility that people in their 30s / 40s / 50s will die at a younger age than their parents. Why? Here's a clue, diet and lifestyle are huge culprits, we'll discuss exactly how. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8h...

The human body is the most extraordinary feat of biological engineering, from the trillions of processes per second occuring in the billions of neurons of our brain, to the relentless beating of our hearts from birth to death, to the almost limitless capacity of our immune system to defend our bodies from an infinite variety of invading pathogens. In this episode I delve into 16 wonders of the hum...

For decades we were told dietary fat was harmful for our health and contributed to a variety of health issues including cardiac problems, including weight gain. Since then scientific research has evolved which means the conversation about consuming dietary fat is more complicated than first thought. In this episode I discuss this evolution in the science and show that the traditional view of dieta...

Nails, we cut them, paint, polish and bite them, but did you know your nails can tell you lots about your overall health? In this episode I dive deep into why we have nails in the first place, how they grow and I highlight 10 nail conditions that tell us different things about our internal health, everything from the oxygen levels in our blood, to nutritional deficiencies and even cancer. Plus I d...

People have been eating chocolate for thousands of years. Today there's every kind of chocolate, from regular milk chocolate, and white chocolate to dark chocolate with varying amounts of cocoa. In today's episode I examine if chocolate can actually help prevent strokes. We will look at the constituents of chocolate that might have a beneficial effect on our cardiovascular health and thereby reduc...

There are so many weightloss myths out there that it is so easy to become distracted and disillusioned. In this episode, I draw on the advice of many of the scientists and doctors I have interviewed on this channel about nutrition, metabolism and weightloss, and I detail 9 commonly held misconceptions about weightloss which is hampering peoples' weight loss goals . For example, I examine if sk...

The human body is made of of mostly water and so its logical that we need to consume water to function and to thrive. Water helps us digest food, it helps our organs like our kidneys to function, it improves the quality and look of our skin. When we dont get enough water we ca suffer frok tiredness, feeling foggy headed and constipated. BUT the problem is, water generally tastes bland, and as a re...

On this podcast I have spoken to many of the worlds leading scientists, and nutritionists who have explained in detail how food is at the heart of the epidemic of metabolic disease across the world. From my own experience and observing others, its clear many of us are tired all the time. While sleep and exercise are certainly huge factors in our energy levels, the importance of food cant be ignore...

Fasting is something that has hit the headlines in recent years as people have engaged in various forms of it for health reasons. But fasting is actually something humans have done for thousands of years. In this episode I explore the scientfically proven benefits of fasting, from blood sugar regulation, its ability to fend of chronic diseases and even how it can extend lifespan. Plus we highlight...

SUBSCRIBE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/@happyhabitpodcast?sub_confirmation=1Obesity acrosss the world is an epidemic. Over 1 billion people are overweight and its many related health problems. We know the food we eat has an impact on our weight and our metabolic health. Historically we were told to adhere to the food pyramid, that encouraged the consumption of carbs over fats. BUT, the evidence...

AI is becoming a bigger part of our lives every single day, but its one thing using artificial intelligence to search for answers to questions on ChatGPT, its quite another to rely on AI to solve health care problems and even diagnose illnesses. But that is exactly what is happening already. In this episode I talk about the areas in which AI is already being deployed, such as helping scientists ca...

Detoxing of some form has been used by humans for centuries for a whole host of medical reasons and to bring many supposed benefits. But what is the science behind detoxing and what proof is there that detoxing does what people claim it does ? In this episode we look at the efficacy of various popular methods of detoxing, such as detox teas and juice cleanses. We examine the role of the body's...

The subject of seed oils and vegetable oil consumption has attracted alot of headlines in recent years. In this episode I examine exactly what seed oils are. I look at the health related arguments for and against their use. We also explore the subject of saturated fat and how it has been influenced by the increase in use of seed oils. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com...