Christmas is such a great time of year for celebrating all things good with your loved ones.
Whether you're a full on clean, organic eater or just an individual interested in good wholesome eating, there comes a point where the extra Christmas celebrations catch up with you and can leave you feeling rather blah.
Too much refined carbohydrate foods and drinks including alcohol keep the body wanting more and more.  Actually never really feeling satisfied.  This is inevitable as it's the way the body is designed.  Eat refined carbohydrates, blood sugars rise, then blood sugars drop, then we require more.  Not a good recipe for health, disease management or weight loss.
So what can you do to break this vicious cycle?? 
Eat foods that switch off the hunger hormones in your brain, and leave you feeling satisfied and full.  Once you have this feeling, you will no longer crave sugary, carbohydrate foods or drinks and the vicious cycle is broken.  Yay!
Here's a few things you can eat that will turn off the hunger hormones in your brain.  Try some protein rich foods with some added good healthy fats to end the addiction.

• Start the day with a good quality Vegan Protein Smoothie using Nut Milk, some organic fruit and some buzzed up avocado.
• Enjoy an organic salad for lunch which is detoxing with the added antioxidants of an Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Lemon Juice Dressing.  Throw in some wild caught salmon and a good sprinkling of seeds to keep you full all day long.
• Choose a good free range or organic protein for your dinner and mix it up in a delicious stir fry with lots of Asian greens.  Garlic, ginger, lemon grass etc are all fantastic for cleansing.
• Finally eat lots of fermented foods.  They will help to re-balance your body's PH levels to help keep your hunger under control.

Obtaining the support of a qualified Nutritionist can also be very helpful to guide and support you, while also supplying you with an array of suitable recipes.
If you like some friendly and non invasive help on getting off the sugar addiction you can book a phone consultation or become a member.  Lots of recipes included!!
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Veganism is a fast growing food and ethical movement.  For good reason, becoming a vegan can have many health as well as environmental benefits.  Switching to a vegan diet however does not automatically guarantee it is going to be healthy. Becoming a 'healthy vegan' requires a certain approach to sourcing and preparing food in order to obtain the full benefits. If you are considering switching to a vegan diet, (either full or part time) there are some important things to take into account. 

The beauty of becoming a vegan, is that you can source all of your dietary requirements from plant sources meaning you can unload your body from unhealthy and toxic animal products and foods processed using animal ingredients.
 
One of the challenges of radically changing any diet can be learning how to readjust your shopping and food preparation regime for maximum health and convenience. In the case of switching to a vegan diet, it is especially important, sensible and less time consuming to consult a good Nutritionist, who can advise you on how to meet all your dietary requirements for proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the right proportions. 
 
It is important to discern and understand that many of the new vegan products being introduced into the market can be highly processed, toxic to the body and not recommended for a healthy diet.  For example some of the fake meats and dairy products on the market such mock bacon, roast, sausages, and cheese, can be made from GM soy ingredients which contain highly processed hydrolyzed vegetable protein  (HVP).  Genetically modified and over processed foods whether of plant or animal origin, can be equally as harmful to the body and environment. 

If you decide to become a vegan (or want to become a healthier vegan), be sure to consult a good Nutritionist who can support and guide you in developing a balanced and nutritious plan that ensures you meet all your daily requirements, using whole, natural and healthy ingredients, especially if you have any health conditions or concerns, train hard or suffer from allergies. This way you can be better educated on what your particular needs might be in relation to a vegan diet. 
 
It’s actually really nice and interesting when you know how.  Otherwise, try a vegan day once or twice a week to mix things up a bit and unload your body from having to process all those animal products.  It’s extremely beneficial, when you know how!
 
There are many delicious, easy and healthy vegan / plant based recipes! See photos below for some simple and nutritious ideas.  Whether being vegan is a full or part-time thing for you, do ensure you get the help you need to do it right both for you and for the planet!!

It’s pretty well known that there are many health benefits to consuming Apple Cider Vinegar on a daily basis, that have been scientifically proven.  There is however, some very important information worth knowing before you begin your healthy journey with Apple Cider Vinegar.

The fact is, not all Apple Cider Vinegar is created equal. A properly fermented Apple Cider Vinegar is murky and thick. Have you ever seen real Apple Cider Vinegar fermenting in a barrel before? The commercialised ones you find on the supermarket shelves, unfortunately don't really stack up in terms of power and punch, and are not necessarily naturally fermented!

I can help steer you in the right direction as to:

• Which type of Apple Cider Vinegar to consume
• How to consume it in order to achieve your health goals

When it comes to Apple Cider Vinegar, it really is a powerhouse of goodies for reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, detoxing, cleansing, increasing live enzymes and good bacteria in the gut, fighting disease and building immunity. It helps to improve the function of all the body's systems including improved skin.

To find out yummy and easy ways to include Apple Cider Vinegar everyday, so you can achieve your desired outcome, please contact me any time.

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