About the episodeOn this special episode, Rose sets her friend James the high protein diet challenge, with the aim of reducing his sugar intake. We eat way too much sugar. Most already know about the health conditions associated with too much sugar such as weight gain, high blood pressure, poor sleep, skin problems. The list goes on. A key problem with sugary foods is that they are both addictive and lack nutritional value - leading to a perpetual circle of overeating. That’s where the high protein diet comes in. Advocates of a high protein diet claim you can have improved sleep, increased our energy levels and left feeling more sated after meals. So, can a high protein diet reduce our sugar cravings and lead to a more energised, rested, self, or is it just another health fad we’re better off avoiding? The Challenge: James will eat 1 gram of protein, as per kilo of your body weight, (e.g. If you weigh 60 kilos you’ll eat 60 grams of protein) for one week and abstain from sugary foods. James will pay particular attention to his sleep and energy levels. About the hostsEve Kalinik is a nutritional therapist and author. Previously working in fashion and PR, Eve later studied nutrition and set up her own nutritional practice in London. Eve regularly hosts interactive workshops, talks and retreats, and she also writes regularly on gut health and nutrition for leading print and online publications. Eve is a registered member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). Eve is also the author of several books on gut health, such as her most recent published work: Happy Gut, Happy Mind. Rosemary Ferguson is a nutritionist and a functional medicine practitioner. After a hugely successful career in modeling Rosemary decided to fulfill her passion for nutrition by studying at The College of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2009, Rose qualified as a naturopath and nutritionist, and now runs her own clinic on Harley Street in London. Rose also writes for publications like Vogue, and is co-founder of healthy junk food brand Filth. In 2015, Rosemary authored her book Juice, which features 100 juice recipes to help cope with modern life!Top Quotes"If you stop feeding the microbes that love the sugar, and your brain that loves the sugar, things start to taste better. Your taste buds do change. Your energy improves. Your sleep improves. Your skin improves." - Rose"When it comes to your diet, if you try to make seismic shifts they won't last. They have to be gradual." - RoseResources Visit Eve’s website https://evekalinik.com/ (here)Visit Rosemary’s website https://www.rosemaryferguson.co.uk/ (here)If you want to learn more about Symprove, head to their https://www.symprove.com/ (website) and useThe code WELLNESSBREAKDOWN15 for 15% off your first order!Visit our website http://thewellnessbreakdown.com (here)This podcast is produced by One FinePlay. You can learn more ushttps://www.onefineplay.com/ ( here)If you want to do the breathing techniques Andrea did in the episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNejY1e9ik (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BNejY1e9ik)
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