Monthly Archives: October 2013

Crazy Train Adventures…

1-36pm (Cape Town time) 12-36 in Innsbruck, Austria Yayyyyyy!!! 25 hours after leaving our home in Cape Town we’ve arrived  at the first hotel! The dying days of summer are here. Cooler days are ahead and the surrounding mountain tops … Continue reading

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That Was Surprisingly Emotional

5-17pm Safely in Joburg after a smooth flight on a big full aeroplane! When we arrived at OR Tambo airport we had hours to hang around,  first until Julian arrives at 6ish & then for the flight which is at … Continue reading

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Time To Go…

10-04am So today, I said goodbye to my onair job for 2 months. What a pleasure it is to do the Rise and Shine show. I will have a lovely holiday and a good break and look forward to coming … Continue reading

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When Family Don’t Agree With LCHF

12-12 There are always going to be people in your family or circle of friends who raise their eyebrows at you. Some may want to call the men in white coats to come and take you away! Generally, all of … Continue reading

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Swimming in Safety – Cape Town’s First Shark Nets

2-26pm It was the first time I’d seen the new shark nets at Fish Hoek. They begin on the beach – a rope, simply hooked through a brick of the beach wall. The rope then runs past this trailer and … Continue reading

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Mark 10 vs 27 Day (27th October 2013)

8-25am If you have stumbled upon this blog in search of Low Carb High Fat info, you’ve come to the right place! Look for the tab just beneath the picture at the top saying “All Things LCHF”. Hover over it … Continue reading

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Download for Prof Tim Noakes & Dr Neville Wellington Talk

12-30 So after our last Tim Noakes Tuesday this last week, we have got the recording up and added them to the page with All of the talks with Professor Tim Noakes. There are now 11 of them, so that … Continue reading

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Blogging for Bucks

2-07pm When I first started writing a daily blog, it was for one reason only: to see if I could keep it up!  It was December 2009 and I had just seen the movie, Julie and Julia, where blogger Julie … Continue reading

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A Life Changing Article…FAT IS GOOD FOR YOU!!

6-09am I couldn’t wait to get this mainstream online newspaper article out to you. It’s finally happening. Across the world, the message is beginning to get out that it’s CARBS & SUGAR that are bad for you.  Thank you Riana … Continue reading

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Flour Free Pancakes

3-20pm My friend Melanie shared this recipe on her FB wall & it’s absolutely worth a try. My only misgiving is that it uses a banana. The humble banana is actually far higher in carbs than you want to know! … Continue reading

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Why Eating Too Many Carbs Is Bad for You

12-05pm Today we had Professor Tim Noakes and Dr Neville Wellington in the studio for an our of discussion about the importance of eating a diet low in carbohydrates and how it relates to diabetes. What came out very clearly … Continue reading

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Tim Noakes Tuesday is Tomorrow…

2-55pm This is going to be a really important hour! Tim Noakes Tuesday is tomorrow. It’s the one time of the month that we are able to have Professor Tim Noakes in the studio. Tune in tomorrow 107.5 CCFm between … Continue reading

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5 Tips For Great Appetite Control, (Without Using Diet Pills/Shakes)

1-17pm 1. Think About What You Are Actually Feeling. The process of eating begins in the mind. Your stomach sends your brain a message interpretting the empty feeling you are getting as hunger. But sometimes you may find yourself thinking … Continue reading

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Does Your Cat Do This?

11-06am Short blog! Please tell me my cat is not abnormal! Proverbs 12 vs 10 The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Truffles, there is water in your bowl … Continue reading

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Does Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease?

8-32am If you have struggled with understanding how cholesterol builds up in your body and if you should be using statins, you may be interested in this article… [gview file=”http://helgavan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Cholesterol_Info_from_my_Green_Dr1.pdf”] So! There you have it. That’s given you some food … Continue reading

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