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Eat Fresh to Stay Fresh

Do we know that good fresh food is what we need to be healthy, fit and have plenty of energy?

Please have a look at the short video below about the importance of eating as much fresh and natural food as possible.

 
 The problem that today good health makes a lot of sense, but it doesn’t always make a lot of money. Not as much money as producing cheap processed food.
 
If we choose to not consider nutrition seriously, then we are doing a terrible disservice to ourselves. According to  David Wolfe, World Authority on Raw Food and Super Food;
 
“Every single person in the world, every culture, every language, every country, every person in the world knows it. You are what you eat. Food does matter.”
 
 But what about so many of the healthy foods we eat?  Many of the health benefits of these foods come from them being fresh. Lets consider for a moment just how old the food you eat is that you buy in your local supermarket.
 
Chances are it wasn’t grown down the road and in many cases not even in our country. Many of the foods we eat have traveled hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles. Which in many cases your food can already be at least a week old.
 
Dr Victor Zienes, Holistic Dentist and Nutritionist ask the question;
 
“How much nutritional value are you getting from food that’s at least 5 days old? “If you’re lucky, you’re getting maybe 40% of what you need.”
 
In addition Professor Ian Brighthope, Professor of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine says;
 
“Nearly every food that you’ll find in the shops in a big city has been processed, it has been delayed to the shops, quite often nutrients have deteriorated or disappeared from the food by the times it gets on the plate.”
 
What I have said here is not to scare you but make you aware about the food you eat and where it has come from. My mission is to empower and inform you so in the future you can make better choices.
 
Please have your say and let me know what you think?

 

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Myths & Truths About Nutrition

Myths & Truths About Nutrition

 

Myth: Heart disease in is caused by consumption of cholesterol and saturated fat from animal products.

Truth: During the period of rapid increase in heart disease (1920-1960), Consumption of animal fats declined but consumption of hydrogenated and industrially processed vegetable fats increased dramatically.

Myth: Saturated fat clogs arteries.

Truth: The fatty acids found in artery clogs are mostly unsaturated (74%) of which 41% are polyunsaturated. 

Myth: Vegetarianism is healthy.

Truth: The annual all-cause death rate of vegetarian men is slightly more than that of non-vegetarian men (.93% vs .89%); the annual death rate of vegetarian women is significantly more than that of non-vegetarian women (.86% vs .54%) 

Myth: Vitamin B12 can be obtained from certain plant sources such as blue-green algae and soy products.

Truth: Vitamin B12 is not absorbed from plant sources. Modern soy products increase the body's need for B12

Myth: For good health, serum cholesterol should be less than 180 mg/dl.

Truth: The all-cause death rate is higher in individuals with cholesterol levels lower than 180 mg/dl. 

Myth: Animal fats cause cancer and heart disease.

Truth: Animal fats contain many nutrients that protect against cancer and heart disease; elevated rates of cancer and heart disease are associated with consumption of large amounts of vegetable oils. 

Myth: Children benefit from a low-fat diet.

Truth: Children on low-fat diets suffer from growth problems, failure to thrive & learning disabilities. 

Myth: A low-fat diet will make you "feel better . . . and increase your joy of living."

Truth: Low-fat diets are associated with increased rates of depression, psychological problems, fatigue, violence and suicide. 

Myth: To avoid heart disease, we should use margarine instead of butter.

Truth: Margarine eaters have twice the rate of heart disease as butter eaters. 

Myth: We do not consume enough essential fatty acids.

Truth: We consume far too much of one kind of EFA (omega-6 EFAs found in most polyunsaturated vegetable oils) but not enough of another kind of EFA (omega-3 EFAs found in fish, fish oils, eggs from properly fed chickens, dark green vegetables and herbs, and oils from certain seeds such as flax and chia, nuts such as walnuts and in small amounts in all whole grains.) 

Myth: A vegetarian diet will protect you against atherosclerosis.

Truth: The International Atherosclerosis Project found that vegetarians had just as much atherosclerosis as meat eaters. 

Myth: Low-fat diets prevent breast cancer.

Truth: A recent study found that women on very low-fat diets (less than 20%) had the same rate of breast cancer as women who consumed large amounts of fat. 

Myth: The "cave man diet" was low in fat.

Truth: Throughout the world, primitive peoples sought out and consumed fat from fish and shellfish, water fowl, sea mammals, land birds, insects, reptiles, rodents, bears, dogs, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, game, eggs, nuts and milk products. (Abrams, Food & Evolution 1987)

Myth: Coconut oil causes heart disease.

Truth: When coconut oil was fed as 7% of energy to patients recovering from heart attacks, the patients had greater improvement compared to untreated controls, and no difference compared to patents treated with corn or safflower oils. Populations that consume coconut oil have low rates of heart disease. Coconut oil may also be one of the most useful oils to prevent heart disease because of its antiviral and antimicrobial characteristics. 

Myth: Saturated fats inhibit production of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins.

Truth: Saturated fats actually improve the production of all prostaglandins by facilitating the conversion of essential fatty acids. 

Myth: Arachidonic acid in foods like liver, butter and egg yolks causes production of "bad" inflammatory prostaglandins.

Truth: Series 2 prostaglandins that the body makes from arachidonic acid both encourage and inhibit inflammation under appropriate circumstances. Arachidonic acid is vital for the function of the brain and nervous system. 

Myth: Beef causes colon cancer

Truth: Argentina, with higher beef consumption, has lower rates of colon cancer than the US. Mormons have lower rates of colon cancer than vegetarian Seventh Day Adventists 

Petecohen'tv's Five Minute Workouts

Hi everyone 

Welcome to our three, five minute workouts, that include a beginners, intermediate and advanced one.

The first video film is all about what is the  best type of exercise for weight loss.

 

 

Below is the Petecohen.tv Five Minute Workout for Beginners.

If you have not exercised for a while or are injured then we recomend that you consult your GP before doing this programme.

 

Below is the Petecohen.tv Five Minute Workout for Intermediates.

 If you have not exercised for a while or are injured then we recomend that you consult your GP before doing this programme. 

Below is the Petecohen.tv Five Minute Advanced Workout 

If you have not exercised for a while or are injured then we recomend that you consult your GP before doing this programme.

Is Stress Making You Fat

Hi everyone 

Welcome to the third in a series of three pod-casts  with Health and Fitness Professional, Ben Pratt.

The  first pod-cast is called "What is an Exceptional Diet " and  the second is called "Are Carbohydrates Making you  Fat".

The last in the series is called "Is Stress Making You Fat". Here we discuss how stress affects the body and in addition we look at how eating different types of oils can affect your health and well being.

To find out more about Ben and his products and service then have a look at his web site 

www.naturalfoodfinder.co.uk

www.nutritions-playground.com

Please make a comment if you find this pod-cast useful

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Are carbohydrates making you fat ?


 

Hi everyone 

Welcome to the second in a series of three pod-casts  with Health and Fitness Professional, Ben Pratt. In the first pod-cast we discussed "What is an Exceptional" and I highly recommend that you listen to that one before you listen to this on.

In the pod-cast below we discuss why eating certain types of carbohydrates can seriously effect our ability to lose weight and effect out health and well being. 

To find out more about Ben and his products and service then have a look at his web site 

www.naturalfoodfinder.co.uk

www.nutritions-playground.com

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Live Online course with Pete

 Live online course with Pete


NEXT 8-WEEK LIVE ONLINE WITH PETE BEGINS SEPTEMBER 09!

Now it’s possible to go one step further and for you to be coached in person, by me, over the internet in real time!

Technological advancements now make this possible and anyone with a broadband Internet connection and a browser can log onto the Internet and take part in my LIVE eight week weight loss coaching programme.

 

Next year these courses will cost £250. But for only £100, you can join me on the first of these courses, starting on:

Tuesday 29th September at 8.pm

In terms of getting set up, all you’ll need is a Web Cam so that you can be part of the experience. If you haven’t got one, you’ll need to get one. They are easy to find and you can pick one up fairly cheaply. The software we will be using will allow you to ask questions in real time and will let me respond to these during the session.


As many of you know, I have run weight loss groups for years and helped many people get slimmer, fitter and healthier.

 

I loved doing these but they were always limited to people who lived near venues and were inaccessible to people from different parts of the country and world.

This is why I developed petecohen.tv – as it was the next best thing. It continues to be such a joy for me to be a part of people’s continued success. If you haven’t seen out latest before-and-after videos then click herehttp://www.weightlossguru.com/index.cfm/2009/7/1/Petecohentv-Before-and-Afters/

 Click here to sign up

Our new service

In January we will be launching a new PCTV programme where we will be running eight-week courses on-line for a select number of people. These courses will run in real time and will deliver a personal touch by offering group coaching. 
  
These courses will cost £250. We do, however, have a one time only exclusive offer for you. For just £100, you can join me on the first of these courses, starting on Tuesday 29th September at 8.pm. This offer is only available until the end of August, so sign up soon. This will be a larger group and will run for one hour each week for eight weeks. It will start the week after the Exceptional Weight Loss Athlete Challenge finishes.

What will you get out of this?

It’s a great opportunity to be coached by me in person and for you to receive a real personal touch. It’s a great chance for your specific needs to be addressed and resolved over the 8 weeks. There will be a focus on breaking the habits that have held you back and helping you create ones that not only help you lose weight but, more importantly, keep it off.
 
There will also be new tools and techniques for you to use as well as opportunities for you to get to know others and develop a stronger supportive network.

What do I need?

Hardware (audio)

If you don't have an inbuilt microphone on your computer then you might want to consider getting a headset to ensure a better quality experience.  USB sets provide the best audio quality (especially Plantronics and Logitech). We recommend USB headsets rather than analogue as they can interfere with sound cards but also have 2 jacks which can cause confusion for end users. Whilst a good quality headset is recommended there are other things that can be adjusted to ensure their full performance. You can pick any of these up fairly cheaply. 
 

Hardware (Video)

If you don't have an inbuilt camera on your computer then we suggest a web camera.
 
Recommended:
Web Cameras
1) Logitech Quick Cam Deluxe for Notebooks 
2) Logitech Quick Cam Pro 9000 for Notebooks 
3) Microsoft LiveCam NX-3000 
4) Philips SPC625 NC 
5) Advent 1.3MP Webcam 
6) Creative Live Cam Video IM 
7) Creative Live Cam Optia Pro, with headset 
 
Headsets
1) Logitech Premium Notebook Headset or any Plantronics model.
2) Advent PC Headset

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Pete Cohen Event - Live in Crewe - Sept 2009

Spend a morning with Pete in Crewe!

GMTV's Life coach, best selling author, & motivational Speaker, Pete Cohen is coming to Crewe for a unique, one-off live stage event, and you're invited!
 
Make this year the one that you finally break the habits that are holding you back, conquer your fears, smash through those limiting beliefs and learn the techniques to help you to create the life you want!
 
Sort Your Life Out Events invites you to attend a morning with Pete Cohen at his amazing event.
  
SORT YOUR LIFE OUT! - Click here for tickets!

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Saturday, September 12th 10am - 1pm
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Crewe Hall, Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6UZ
Tel: 01270 253333 Fax: 01270 253322
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For further details you can email info@sortyourlifeout.com
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Pete Cohen has already helped thousands of people to create the life they want, through his television work  (GMTV's resident Life Coach and motivator for the past 10  years), his work with sport stars (Ronnie O'Sullivan, Sally Gunnell, Ellen Macarthur, Arsenal Football Club) and his corporate seminars (IBM, Royal Bank of Scotland, BAA, Thomas Cook).

Pete is highly qualified in many different areas of psychology, personal development and health and fitness.  He has an incredible understanding of people and the limitations they have which prevent them from living more productive and happy lives. His fun motivational techniques and strategies are used in a way to help people control their own well being and realise their full potential.
 
You will also be able to buy a signed copy of Pete Cohen's new book (Sort Your Life Out) £7.99

Tickets cost  £25.00 each
SORT YOUR LIFE OUT! - Click here for tickets!

For further details you can email info@sortyourlifeout.com

 

Why Fats are Beneficial with Dr Mary Enig

Hi everyone

If you are interested in the subject of fat then please have watch this film with Dr Mary Enig.


Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. is an expert of international renown in the field of lipid biochemistry. She has headed a number of studies on the content and effects of trans fatty acids in America and Israel, and has successfully challenged government assertions that dietary animal fat causes cancer and heart disease.
 
Recent scientific and media attention on the possible adverse health effects of trans fatty acids has brought increased attention to her work. She is a licensed nutritionist, certified by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists, a qualified expert witness, nutrition consultant to individuals, industry and state and federal governments, contributing editor to a number of scientific publications, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and President of the Maryland Nutritionists Association.
 
She is the author of over 60 technical papers and presentations, as well as a popular lecturer. 
 
If you are interested in your health, fitness and well being then please take 30 minutes to watch this film, and, as ever, please let us know what you think and if you find it useful by making some comments below.
 
Take care 
 
Pete

Interview with Naturopath, Christian Bates

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Hi everyone,

I have another great pod-cast for you all to listen to. In this one I am interviewing Naturopath, Christian Bates. We discuss how our amazing bodies have the capacity to heal and work so much better by adopting some simple principles.

I hope you enjoy.  Please let us know what you think and if you find it useful.

Take care,
Pete

Interview with Naturopath, Christian Bates
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