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Depressing news about this new weight loss drug

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I’ve had struggles with weight in the past. And I’m sure plenty of Good Life Letter readers have, too. So I completely get the attraction of a drug that seems to ‘cure’ obesity and make you slim again. But I also despair… Because it feels like we had a chance, as a society, to address the fundamental problems that make us prone to weight gain… The abundance of cheap convenience food… alluringly packaged products loaded with sugar, salt and trans…
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Revealed: the 9 worst PFAS fruit ‘n’ veg

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At the end of last month, I wrote about PFAS – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ – and how they’ve been found in 95% of strawberries. I had a few emails about this, asking whether thoroughly washing fruit would help? Alas, no… In a recent Independent article, Nick Mole, a policy advisor at the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) said that while washing food can get rid of mud, germs and some bacteria, it cannot get rid of PFAS. “The pesticides…
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New research reveals truth about Manuka honey

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The other day I was sent a link to a groundbreaking study by Plant & Food Research. It has revealed something special about New Zealand’s mānuka honey and the trees it comes from. Turns out that the mānuka from New Zealand is not only unique in its genetic makeup… But it also significantly different from varieties found in other regions, such as Australia. This is crucial when thinking abouut its health benefits. Because if you want to all those famous…
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How bitter foods boost your memory & mood

How do you feel about brussels sprouts? I grew up eating them every Christmas, but never at any other time of the year. I thought they were tolerable… But my father LOATHED them with a passion. He wasn’t keen on other bitter vegetables either, like cabbage. And my own kids used to look aghast at any dark green leafy vegetables I put on the table. It turns out that there are reasons why some people get such revulsion at bitter-tasting…
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The horrible chemical inside 95 percent of strawberries

Did you know that April is ‘Earth Month’? Or that four days ago (Monday) was ‘Earth Day’? If you’ve not heard of it, Earth Day is global event to raise awareness for issues related to environmental conservation and sustainability. The aim is to encourage people to take positive action for a healthier planet. You can see more about it here: Earth Day Earth Day was founded by Senator Nelson in the USA on April 22nd, 1970. It was supported by an…
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What the Dalai Lama and Eric Clapton have in common

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What do the following people have in common…? The Dalai Lama Eric Clapton Jack Black Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. Marilyn Monroe. Any ideas? They’ve all had their gallbladders removed. Eek. Marilyn Monroe’s operation caused a massive scar, which she had during filming of her final movie, Something’s Got To Give. Footage photo from the film was retouched to remove the scar – but then she was fired from production and the film was binned. It’s never pretty when you…
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