If you struggle with uncontollable weight gainโฆ erratic blood sugarโฆ and drained of energy a lotโฆ
A key cause is likely lack of dietary fibre.
We need fibre to slow down our digestion. Fibre also helps feed the healthy bacteria living inside our gut, collectively known as the ‘microbiome’.
But sadly, highly processed foods either lack any fibre at all, or have been refined so much there’s barely any fibre left.
The good news is you can easily top up your fibre levelsโฆ
And reverse all sorts of health issues in the process…
Simply by eating more fibre rich fruits, veggies and whole grains.
Aubergines (a.k.a. eggplants) are rich sources of dietary fibre.
They are also a good source of vitamins B1 and B6 and potassiumโฆ along with minerals copper, magnesium and manganese.
However, aubergines are in the night shade family. So some people can react badly to them.
This reflects how everyone’s guts are different. And finding the best foods to eat can be a trial and error process.
What is universal, however, is that eating foods that come in their own packaging (i.e. skin) is always going to be healthier than living off foods packaged in a tin or box.
When adopting a healthier diet, one of the biggest challenges is overcoming the cravings for SUGAR.๐ฅค
Because studies have shown that sugar is as addictive as class A drugs like cocaine.
Why?
Because sugar targets the exact same area of the brain. An area of the brain that releases the feel good hormone ‘dopamine’.๐ง ๐ค
So you see, if you find cravings for donuts, soda and a sweet slice of cake overwhelming…
It’s because of the addictive grip of sugar on the brain.
The good news is that like any addiction…
Sugar addiction fades with time.
In fact, in as little as two weeks of starting a healthy diet…
Cravings for sugar, fattening foods can VANISHED altogether.
But getting through those two weeks can be tough.
The good news is there are lots of natural alternatives to sugar.
Ingredients that are sweet tasting but wont do a number on your blood glucose levelsโฆ or trigger overpowering cravings.
One of these natural sugar alternatives is almond butter… another is cinnamon. ๐ฅ
And Iโve combined them with other sweet tasting yet healthy ingredients to make my deliciously decadent yet healthy Almond & Peach Cake recipe:๐ฅฎ๐
Kale has long been one of the most popular ‘superfoods’.
It’s one of the most nutrient-dense foods on Earth.
It’s loaded with powerful antioxidants like quercetin and kaempferol…
Is an excellent source of vitamin C…
And some studies suggest it helps lower cholesterol, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease.
So no wonder healthy types have been adding kale to their smoothies, to make healthy chips and in a plain’ol salad.
In this recipe I’ve added kale with another nutrient dense favorite, sweet potato. Along with quinoa, onion and garlic, with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Taking 20 mins or less to make, my Roasted Sweet Potato and Kale recipe is a nutrient dense delight for your taste buds.
2 tablespoons onion or garlic salt 8 ounces low carb mushroom soup
or sauce mix
ยผ cup ketchup
1lb. package of frozen, mixed vegetables
1lb Atkinโs low carb bake mix or equivalent
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 375.
Mix low carb bake mix into dough per package instructions and roll flat into a circle roughly the same diameter as your skillet.
Cut dough into equal sized triangles and roll each triangle once from base to tip.
Set aside. In a non stick skillet, stir in ground beef and onion salt and cook thoroughly until browned. Stir in mushroom soup/sauce, ketchup and mixed vegetables.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cover and simmer 8 โ 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Remove skillet from heat and arrange dough triangles on top of mixture with the tips pointing to the center.
Place skillet in oven and bake at 375 for approximately 20 minutes or until dough turns golden brown