The Japanese diet includes foods with very low cholesterol content and is practically free from the saturated “bad” fats abundantly present in red meat, dairy produce and butter. Instead, the Japanese diet is predominantly seafood; fish, rich in polyunsaturated “good” fats, and seaweeds that contain high amounts of iodine as well as minerals which are both healthy and create the Japanese unrivalled flavours.

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Eating fresh food for a few days cuts blood levels of plastics nasties BPA and DEHP.

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While fear can be a great motivator, if it isn’t managed well it can bring your life to a grinding halt. It’s possible to release yourself from many of your fears and to recognise the ones that can help to push you forward so you can achieve your goals

Some foods activate our metabolism, some foods slow us down, some nourish our kidneys, others our heart or liver. So when I come up with a new recipe I usually try and add as many ingredients that are closest to their natural form and that are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants and ultimately have a positive impact on our bodies.

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