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We chat to Nora Gedgaudas: Primal Body, Primal Mind. Beyond the Paleo diet

Podcast Episode #7

By Guy Lawrence

Eat fat to lower cholesterol… What about dairy, is it healthy? Can I run an ultra-marathon or CrossFit on a low carb/ high fat or paleo diet?

These are just some of the questions we cover in this episode of The Health Sessions as we catch up with Nora Gedgaudas, best selling author of Primal Body, Primal Mind: Beyond the Paleo Diet. I’ve time coded the bullet points so you jump straight to the bits that interest you most in the video. But when you’ve got the time, it’s well worth kicking back and watching the whole video as the content is invaluable!

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Can we thrive without carbs?

180 Nutrition PodcastPodcast episode #4

By Guy Lawrence

Ever wondered if we can live without carbohydrates? It certainly gets a lot of stick in the press…

Shane RichardsIn this episode of The Health Sessions I catch up with Shane Richards of Holistic Foundations who chats to us about life without carbs. Shane runs a thriving community/gym with a fantastic approach around health & well-being. Shane is one of the most passionate guys I know and it is a pleasure to have him on the podcast.

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How to enhance brain function

180 Nutrition PodcastPodcast Episode #2

By Guy Lawrence

In this episode of The Health Sessions I get to hang out with Dr. Ranga J. Premaratna who has a Ph.D- Food & Nutritional Science with specialisation in Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Biotechnology.

We chat about the gut & brain relationship and simple steps you can take to enhance daily brain function.

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Can I eat honey and agave syrup if I am trying to lose body fat?

Is honey healthyBy Guy Lawrence

‘For all but the last few hundred years (a heartbeat on the genetic evolution time scale), really sweet foods have been difficult to find.’ – David Gillespie

Sugar… It’s a delicate topic. Unless you’ve been living in a cave lately, you will know that sugar has been copping a lot of flack from the media over recent times (and rightly so I feel). But even with all this media attention, it still washes over many people’s heads and gets thrown into the all too hard basket, with my mate included.

I’ve been guiding my mate now for quite some time with the misconceptions of weight loss and his health kick. He felt that eating fruit salad would help his weight loss plan, counting calories and drinking diet sodas was a healthy choice, following the food pyramid was  beneficial and hours and hours of running a week was going to improve his health. Then I challenged him and his way of thinking and asked him to reconsider his approach, and thankfully he has so far.

We caught up for a cuppa and a chat recently, and as he puts a great big spoonful of honey in his tea, he looks at me and says “this is ok isn’t it? I mean, it’s natural right?”

He then tells me he’s stirring lots of agave syrup into his porridge in the morning too. O’ dear… Continue reading

Why counting calories does not work

counting_caloriesBy Guy Lawrence

I’ve recently been reading David Gillespie’s book – Big Fat Lies. It’s certainly a book I’m happy to recommend. It make’s some interesting points on counting calories, weight loss and the general public perception of it all (points that I happen to agree with I may add). This got me thinking as I have never counted a calorie in my life, and I have no problem with my weight or health.

So after walking through Sydney Central Station tunnel to meet my friend with David Gillespie’s book in hand, I was blown away by how many people had some form of diet soda in their hands. I’m quietly thinking to myself: are they drinking it because they think it’s healthy? Seeing my friend make the switch to diet sodas because they are ‘zero’ calorie (learn more about the switch here), got me thinking it’s very possible that they do.

It was good to see my friend had stopped the diet sodas after my last blog post. As he sat there drinking his herbal tea he started picking my brains about calorie consumption. The serendipity of me thinking about counting calories and my mate quizzing me was to coincidental.

After his ‘diet’ soda incident and aspartame he began to realise not all was as it seemed in the world of weight loss and calories.  Hence this blog post. Continue reading

I am on a weight loss plan, should I eat fruit?

Fruit and weight lossBy Guy Lawrence

One fine Saturday morning in the Coogee Tropicana Cafe after a very enjoyable ocean swim…

Friend: May I get the muesli fruit salad and a freshly squeezed apple juice please…

Me: Uh?? What happened to the big brekkie and long black you always order?

Friend: This is the new me mate… I need to drop a few kilos so I’m on a health kick!

I order an omlette and congratulate him on his new found enthusiasm for his health kick and weight loss plan. At this point I have two options:

A) I could sound like a food nazi and tell him my thoughts on what he just ordered… or B) Keep my mouth shut and wish him the best of luck.

I choose the latter… the last thing I wanted to do was dampen his spirits with my thoughts with weight loss and fruit, so I thought I’d put into a blog post instead and mail it to him… Continue reading

Eat wisely to improve a poor health condition

Do you have cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or any other chronic disease for that matter? Did you know that 180 is nutrient rich, low GI, high fibre/protein and gluten free? This means that due to these factors our supplement is often recommended by nutritionists to help resolve a variety of health issues, and it could help you.

Here’s how our natural protein supplement can help you

Overwhelming evidence from a variety of sources, link most chronic diseases seen in the world today to physical inactivity and inappropriate diet consumption, and this is our belief too. Sadly we live in a society where we generally only treat the symptoms of ill health, not the cause.

And the cause being mainly the choices we make on a daily basis, from the foods we eat and the activities we do. It is now well recognised that anyone suffering from a chronic disease should be looking at a low Glycemic Index diet.

  • Tania Flack

    Tania Flack – Naturopath, Sydney

    In a market flooded with protein powders and supplements that are filled with artificial flavourings and chemicals it is great to find a product that I can reccomend to my patients that is based on quality natural ingredients and manufactured to the highest standards. The usual Australian diet is high in refined carbohydrates which encourages an unhealthy muscle to fat ratio which ultimately contributes to many disease processes. Helping patients balance their protein to carbohydrate intake makes a big difference in their health as does the extra boost in nutrients, essentials fatty acids and natural fibre that 180 nutrition provides.

    I would recommend 180 nutrition to anyone who is interested in maintaining a balanced diet and achieving optimal health. Visit Tania’s site here.

Learn more about the problems with High-Glycemic (GI) Carbohydrates?

The problem with an excessive High-Glycemic Diet, is it raises blood sugars too rapidly, and this is the number one culprit in nutritionally caused health problems. And our society is loaded with High GI foods.

Hi GI foods create an acute excessive insulin response. Insulin is an essential hormone for life, yet acute, chronic elevation of insulin leads to hyperinsulinism, which has been positively linked to Diabetes, obesity, elevated cholesterol levels, blood pressure, mood dysfunction and most chronic diseases.

We recommend a Low-Glycemic approach to food. By doing this, it will have a positive impact on your insulin response and your over all blood sugar levels.

What foods should I be eating?

In plain English, it should be organic when possible, all your garden vegetables, especially greens, certain low GI fruits (berries are good), unprocessed meats, nuts, seeds, little starch and NO SUGAR!

Food is perishable, and not made to be processed, it was designed that way. Anything with an extra long shelf life is probably processed, be suspicious. Modern diets are ill suited for our genetic composition. Evolution has not kept pace with the advances in agriculture and food processing resulting in a plague of health problems for modern man.

If you follow these simple rules to food, and combine them with exercise, you’ll be amazed with the results. Your body will be extremely grateful.

What foods shouldn’t I eat?

High GI foods for a start, they include rice, bread, candy, potato, sweets, sodas, anything that has white flour or sugar in it, and most processed carbohydrates. Processing can include bleaching, baking, grinding, and refining.

Think like a Caveman. If it wasn’t around back then, the chances are, you shouldn’t be eating it now.

Be Inspired

Be prepared to be inspired with the video below which is an interview with my good friend Kelli. She talks about how she’s winning a battle with cancer through lifestyle choices including food and exercise.

Try 180 today RISK FREE and you will give yourself the nutritional edge you need to achieve your health goals, we know you’ll feel the difference!

 

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How 180 Natural Protein Superfood can work for you

High Protein BreakfastWe believe that everyone can benefit from adding 180 to their daily diet as it provides a power packed meal in a glass. Find your closest match below and discover how a single change to your daily diet can help you achieve your goals.

  • Lose weight

    I want to lose weight…

    Weight gain is generally a result of making poor choices where your diet and lifestyle is concerned. It’s time to cut back on the processed and refined foods that are lacking vital nutrients and filled with an abundance of sugars and empty calories. Make a positive start today by replacing one of your daily meals with a healthy shake or smoothie. It only takes two minutes and you’ll feel nourished for longer meaning that you won’t be reaching for the usual sugary snacks. Our ingredients are 100% natural and have been hand selected for their unique health giving properties, find out more here.

    • Build Muscle

      I want to build lean muscle…

      Protein and muscle development go hand in hand, it would be difficult to achieve results without one or the other. You only have to look at the heavily marketed protein powders these days! 180 is a high protein food source designed to assist muscle growth and aid fast recovery after exercise. The protein is derived from totally natural ingredients and premium grade whey protein powder isolate, for lean and firm muscle development. If taken on a regular basis, you will notice improved stamina and energy during training, especially resistance training. Find out more here.

    • Junk Food

      I’m short on time and need a more healthy diet…

      If truth be told who isn’t short on time these days? Lets face it, we can all make poor choices where our diet is concerned. Unfortunately most of the quick meals and snacks that surround us are highly processed and refined providing very little nutritional value. This can have a major impact on our long term health. If you are looking for a completely natural solution that can be prepared in under two minutes, click here.

    • Post Recovery

      I want to help my body recover after strenuous exercise…

      In a nutshell, you recovery is only as good as the food you eat on a daily basis. Athletes have high demands on their bodies and we believe that excellent nutrition is paramount for peak performance. Including 180 in your daily diet will provide the nutrients that your body requires to assist and recover quickly. All this can be achieved with our unique natural formula, find out more about our ingredients here.

    • Support Ill Health

      I need to eat wisely due to my health condition…

      We believe that many modern diseases and health conditions in western society occur as a result of poor choices regarding lifestyle compounding over time. Poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are the main factors that contribute to this. A proactive approach to assisting your health condition is to improve your daily diet through smart nutritional and lifestyle choices. Learn more about how the health giving properties of our natural superfood can help you here.

The best protein powder for weight loss

Super Protein powderBy Guy Lawrence

If you are looking for the best protein powder that guarantees weight loss by simply consuming a weight loss protein powder, you have come to the wrong place.

No miracle cures or unhealthy rapid weight loss promises will be found on this website.

If you are looking for a protein powder that has artificial enhancing flavours, sugars or aspartame sweeteners to create the taste, we suggest you shop elsewhere (no offence intended).

But if you are looking to improve your health over time whilst understanding weight loss with good health is a life style and not a quick fix, then stick around.

We are nice chaps here at 180 nutrition and our website is a great resource for anyone that cares about what they put in their body.

We suggest the following before buying a protein powder for weight loss:

The Key To Better Health

In plain English, eat protein, natural fats and low glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates for each meal. It should be high fibre, organic when possible, all your garden vegetables, especially greens, certain low GI fruits (berries are good), unprocessed meets, nuts, seeds, little starch and NO SUGAR!

Food is perishable, and not made to be processed, it was designed that way. Anything with an extra long shelf life is probably processed, be suspicious. Modern diets are ill suited for our genetic composition. Evolution has not kept pace with the advances in agriculture and food processing resulting in a plague of health problems for modern man.

If you follow these simple rules to food, and combine them with exercise, you’ll be amazed with the results. Your body will be extremely grateful.

Improve your diet for pregnancy

diet_for_pregnancyBy Guy Lawrence

Eating a healthy diet on a daily basis can be confusing at the best of times, especially if you want to improve your diet for pregnancy. During pregnancy and breastfeeding it can be overwhelming and a little scary on whether you are making the right nutritional choices for a healthy pre/post pregnancy diet. Depending on what you are eating on a daily basis it is possible that you may not be meeting your nutritional requirements for good health.

How well you eat during and after pregnancy will have a big impact on you and your baby’s health.

Improving your diet for pregnancy

As you can imagine, your nutritional requirements dramatically increase during pregnancy. Your baby needs the extra nutrients to grow and develop with all available nutrients going to the baby first… and you second. This can lead to nutritional deficiencies that can leave you feeling tired and run down during pregnancy and result in a slower recovery.

With this in mind, each meal needs to be nutrient rich to cope with the increased nutritional demands.

180 Natural Protein Superfood will help you meet those needs. All of our ingredients are derived from natural food sources making it a fantastic source of nutrition to help you get those extra nutrients and valuable proteins daily. Protein is an essential macro-nutrient (from the protein, fat and carbohydrate family) needed for optimum health, it is even more essential during pregnancy.

If you believe that 100% natural ingredients are better for you than products packed with preservatives, chemicals, artificial flavours and colours… then you are in the right place as 180 Natural Protein Superfood ticks all of those boxes.

natural ingredients

It is completely free of all synthetic ingredients, sugars & preservatives. A whole-food protein supplement that contains essential micro-nutrients, fatty acids, antioxidants and fibre to assist metabolic rates and keep your digestive system functioning at optimum levels, a whole-food protein supplement that is actually healthy for you!

You can simply take 180 as a smoothie for breakfast with your favourite fruit which can be prepared in under 2 minutes or snack on it throughout the day. We have dozens of healthy recipes for you to choose from here.

If you would like to learn more about our all natural protein superfood, you can watch our short video here.