blog http://happiness-by-design.com All blog posts on the site. info@happiness-by-design.com (Happiness by Design) Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:45:51 +0000 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 20:45:51 +0000 Welcome

Welcome

Introducing my new blog and site about my personal struggle with weight and achieving happiness.

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/news/Welcome/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 01:23:14 +0100 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/news/Welcome/ The Staff of Life

The Staff of Life

Baking your own bread and sourdough – a must more nutritious, healthy option.

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/The-Staff-of-Life/ Thu, 09 May 2013 00:10:06 +0100 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/The-Staff-of-Life/ Putting the weight back on again

Putting the weight back on again

Why is it so easy to put all that weight back on, after you have struggled so hard to get it off?

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/dieting/putting-weight-back-on/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:15:36 +0100 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/dieting/putting-weight-back-on/ Proving the “experts” wrong

Proving the “experts” wrong

The only way to lose weight and keep it off is to commit yourself 100% to a permanent lifestyle change.

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:02:41 +0000 Fat - is it really that bad for us?

Fat - is it really that bad for us?

Are animal fats really that bad for us? And if so, where is the evidence?

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/is-saturated-fat-harmful/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:40:06 +0100 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/is-saturated-fat-harmful/ The importance of exercise

The importance of exercise

Combining exercise with dieting is essential for weight loss, no matter what age group you are in.

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/news/Importance-of-exercise/ Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:10:22 +0000 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/news/Importance-of-exercise/ Gluten-free – how I cook for it

Gluten-free – how I cook for it

Quick tips on baking gluten-free pancakes, tortillas and French bread.

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/how-to-bake-gluten-free/ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:47:44 +0100 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/how-to-bake-gluten-free/ The benefits of being gluten-free

The benefits of being gluten-free

Although going gluten-free has not yet helped my skin, I have noticed many other benefits.

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/gluten-free-benefits/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:44:51 +0100 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/gluten-free-benefits/ Fun with fermentation

Fun with fermentation

A great way to preserve fruit and vegetables, either shop-bought or from your own garden.

]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:14:40 +0000 Fasting – does it suit us all...?

Fasting – does it suit us all...?

Occassional fasting is often recommended as part of a healthy lifestyle, but is it right for everyone?

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/dieting/fasting-right-for-everyone/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:43:56 +0000 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/dieting/fasting-right-for-everyone/ Calcium and weight loss

Calcium and weight loss

How calcium can benefit weight loss, but going for low-fat dairy options is really not a good idea!

]]> Sat, 20 Jul 2013 17:13:43 +0100 Butter

Butter

For 30 or so years now, people have been told that they shouldn’t eat butter. But is that really the case?

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:19:17 +0000 The benefits of feasting – but then eating right!

The benefits of feasting – but then eating right!

We all need to feast and blow out now and then, as long as we eat right the rest of the time.

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/benefits-of-feasting/ Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:36:49 +0100 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/benefits-of-feasting/ Being gluten free

Being gluten free

How and why I decided to go completely gluten free, despite not being a Coeliac.

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/Being-gluten-free/ Tue, 28 May 2013 22:14:33 +0100 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/Being-gluten-free/ Baking with sourdough

Baking with sourdough

How I discovered sourdough and how to bake with it.

]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2013 01:24:49 +0100 Are we individuals or lab rats?

Are we individuals or lab rats?

How can two people with the same genes and upbringing have such different attitudes towards food?

]]> http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/Are-we-individuals-or-lab-rats/ Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:12:25 +0000 http://www.happiness-by-design.com/food/Are-we-individuals-or-lab-rats/