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If you're dealing with digestive issues, feeling fatigued, or simply just don’t feel yourself at the moment, then this could be because of the health of your gut.

Poor gut health can exacerbate symptoms and be the cause of health complications, many of which aren’t as obvious as you might think. You could be suffering from skin rashes, anxiety, hormonal imbalances or poor immunity, common symptoms that you may not normally attribute to your gut.

If you feel the time is right and you're considering doing my four week Heal Your Gut Program I'd love to share with you some feedback I've received and introduce you to a few of the members of our ever-growing community. You can find more testimonials here too. The next program starts on Monday 8th August 2016 and you can sign up here or find out more about it here.

Jules

Jules says “Your Heal Your Gut Program is great. My whole family are now eating EVERY thing from the program!! I'm so happy my husband and I am sharing the cooking. This has become a family thing! This photo was taken at the end of the heal your gut program! I'm glowing.”

Anne

“I am so grateful for my new lease on life after completing Phase 1 from your Heal Your Gut program. After a kidney infection 4 or 5 years ago, I took antibiotics for a year, then my muscles started aching and I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, tested for MS, etc. So then I was on Prednisolone for 2 1⁄2 years. My skin was bumpy and dry and I had fine lines on my face, I had migraines for the first time in my life, my hair was thinning, I definitely had a foggy brain, leg muscles ached, and I was always tired. I knew it was inflammation, but did not know how to fix it, apart from taking more anti inflammatory drugs.

My sister in law heard you on 3AW and called me, saying that my symptoms were the same as yours. My first week was pretty rough, with headaches and flu like symptoms for a week. Then exactly 7 days later I felt fantastic. Much more energy, no brain fog, and generally brighter and happier. Friends have noticed it even in my voice.

My legs are back to normal, no more pain, which is amazing. In two weeks I had lost 5 ks, and after 4 weeks I had lost 7 kilos, which was great although I hadn’t done this for weight loss. The saliva test shows I had/have Candida, so I am on a roll now and will continue with the same protocol. It was very comforting to have the recipes to follow, and be much more organized about buying supplies. My son really loved the soups, especially the cauliflower and turnip soup. And I was doing the supercharged shake for us both each morning! I feel so happy that I now know what was wrong with me and have the ability to fix it! This is life changing for me, thank you so much Lee.” Anne

Jodie

Jodie emiled us to say “I have completed the HYG program twice now, each time with spectacular results! After suffering with thyroid & IBS issues for many years, I can now say I have gained control over those chronic symptoms that once left me debilitated & depressed – all thanks to Lee & her HYG program.

The major results for me include; dramatically increased energy levels, more sound & restful sleep & the joy of clear thinking where once there was only fog. As an unexpected bonus, I have lost around 15 kilos of unwanted weight I thought I could never shift after years of trying! Through completing the program I now understand much more about the connection between your gut & mind & which foods work with you to soothe & heal. I know I need to take the time to give my digestive system a rest & the importance of including pre & probiotic rich foods in my eating. The recipes on the HYG program do all this & so much more to introduce you to & show you how to maintain your health through mindful eating habits. The support from Lee & the other participants is invaluable throughout & gave me the motivation & inspiration to keep at it when things got tough.

I can’t thank Lee enough for sharing her program & would highly recommend it to anyone seeking ways to improve their health & wellness.”

Belle

Belle sent in a photo of her skin after week one “These are the changes to my chronic skin condition just 9 days after being on the program! I'm seeing such great results. Thank you.”

If you think my Heal Your Gut program could be what you're looking for then why not join me? It’s easy, uncomplicated, and life changing. You'll also become a part of the ever growing HYG community.

My positive and invigorating programme starts on Monday 8th August 2016 and I really do hope to see you there soon 🙂 Click here to register for the next round.

Lee x

Chamomile and Lavender Tea – The Dynamic Calming Duo

Holmes and Watson, Batman and Robin, Bogey and Bacall, just a few dynamic duos who although can exist independently, are so much better when intertwined.

Aristotle familiarised the concept of synergy when he coined the term “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” and my next couple is just that, a food-pairing match made in heaven.

If you’re looking for a relaxing nightcap to enjoy at the end of the day, when you’re done with all the hard work and ready to put your feet up and snuggle in with a good book then look no further than this soothing elixir from my book Heal Your Gut.

The combination of two of my favourite delicate and calming herbs – Chamomile and Lavender - will settle your nervous system and relax your digestive system, especially if the day has left you feeling stressed or tense and dinner preparation has stolen much of your well-earned evening.

On the other hand, if you're a coffee lover who can't go a day without a fresh cup of coffee, then you should definitely try out coffee subscription UK, and have coffee delivered to your home whenever you need.

For centuries, the Chamomile plant has been used for medicinal purposes, with the flowers often being enjoyed as a fragrant tea. Due to its gentle nature and calming, soothing aroma and flavour, Chamomile tea has grown a reputation over the years as one of the safest beverages that can be enjoyed by all – including children and the elderly - to treat insomnia. (more…)

Natural Instinct Skincare

For me, the Natural Instinct skincare range ticks all the right boxes.

That’s because it's created entirely from certified organic extracts, pure essential oils and lovely plant derived, truly natural ingredients.

Considering the high quality of the products I’m also very surprised at how affordable they are. It's also pleasing to know that I’m supporting an environmentally conscious brand and one that takes its ingredients seriously.

The range is quite vast; with plenty of options targeting dry, normal and even sensitive skins.

The body washes, shampoo and conditioners come in handy pump bottles, and so far my skin and hair has rejoiced at the moisturising qualities. I’ve been using the products for four weeks now and have seen a difference to the shine and texture of my hair.

Many natural hair products are especially drying, but these products hit the mark. My hair is soft and silky without a greasy build up; exactly what I’m looking for in a shampoo and conditioner.

One of my all time favourite products in the skincare line includes the Replenishing Cream Cleanser; which effectively removes makeup and dirt, leaving my skin feeling clean and fresh but also well moisturised. Not only does it gently cleanse and moisturize, it also provides eight hours of continuous hydration.

The cleanser features ingredients such as Rosehip Oil to gently wash away impurities & improve the health of your skin. It’s also been enhanced with Kakadu Plum, an ingredient which is supercharged with Vitamin C and one I have used more frequently in the kitchen since discovering it’s unique qualities.

I recently added it to my ice cream when I was creating recipes for a Natural Instinct lunch and it tasted sensational! You can watch the video about how to make the yummy icecream here. It’s the perfect ingredient for skin clarity and has powerful antioxidant qualities too.

I also love to use the Restoring Night Cream which is full of lovely anti-ageing essential oils, providing extra nourishment while I sleep. It provides twelve hours of continuous hydration and is antioxidant rich to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin, promoting healthy skin elasticity so when you wake up your skin feels totally replenished and has a radiant glow.

As well as Kakadu plum, moisturizing sweet almond oil is featured in the night cream which not only smells delicious but can help to firm up crow’s feet, wrinkles and any areas of pigmentation while you sleep!

To find out more about Natural Instinct skincare products you can visit their website here.

Did you know that Natural Instinct products are formulated free from over 400 potentially harmful ingredients? The full list of these ingredients can be found here.

Natural Instinct Sunscreen Range

The Natural Instinct Sunscreen Range are fantastic go-to sun protection products to use during the hot summer months when the sizzle factor is high.

The brand new range, featuring three, truly natural SPF30 sunscreen products for the whole family is another reason to stay sun smart this summer especially when you have natural options at your fingertips.

Natural Instinct’s sunscreen range, includes an Invisible Natural Sunscreen SPF30, a Tinted Face Natural Sunscreen SPF30 and Kids Natural Sunscreen SPF30, and is ideal for those concerned about the effects of harsh chemicals that can often be found in non-natural, synthetic chemical based sunscreens.

Using mineral based sunscreens on your face and body, is more nourishing on the skin and reduces the chance of irritation due to the gentle ingredients used.

Natural Instinct’s new sunscreen range offers three hours of water resistance, making it well suited for active families who want to get outdoors and make the most out of the summer months. Screen Shot 2015-10-22 at 3.41.52 pm

For a very affordable price you can have access to lightweight, synthetic chemical free and non-greasy products that are free from harmful ingredients that can potentially leech into the blood through the skin like parabens, toxic UVA blocker octyl methoxycinnamate and hormone disrupting Benzophenone.

The sunscreen range uses the natural mineral zinc oxide, that acts as a physical blocker, reflecting harmful UVA and UVB rays (unlike synthetic chemical based sunscreens that absorb UVA / UVB rays) to provide a safe and effective barrier to UV rays.

Known for its effective, broad-spectrum coverage and non-comedogenic properties, Zinc Oxide provides full coverage sun protection without irritating the skin – making it the perfect choice for sensitive skin types.

The new children’s range is also a brilliant product for parents; leaving a white, protective layer on the skin so you can ensure that you aren't leaving any areas of young children’s delicate skin exposed to potential sunburn risks.

I vote the sunscreen range an all round wonderful product offering that suits all skin types and is a great choice for families.

Natural Instinct’s new Invisible Natural Sunscreen SPF30, Tinted Face Natural Sunscreen SPF30 and Kids Natural Sunscreen SPF30 range is available in leading pharmacies, including Chemist Warehouse, My Chemist, Good Price, Terry White Chemists.

Did you know that Natural Instinct products are formulated free from over 400 potentially harmful ingredients? The full list of these ingredients can be found here.

Healthy Fish Curry

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I’m incomplete without a tasty curry, especially in the warmer seasons when beautiful fresh seafood and colourful vegetables of all kinds are in abundance.

If you regularly have your pantry stocked with an array of staple spices and a couple of tins of coconut milk, you can use up whatever seasonal proteins and plant based ingredients are available to you to produce a nutritionally supercharged meal.

When shopping, I’m usually on the lookout for whole food ingredients that provide extra nourishment into my meals, and for this recipe I've added in a wholesome dose of Lucky Cashew Meal which is a new ingredient that I recently became aware of. I’ve used it to both thicken the liquid, offer natural sweetness and provide some impressive health benefits.

Cashews are a supercharged food because they’re high in protein, and magnesium; a mineral that many people are deficient in, ad one that’s important for preventing muscle tension, maintaining blood pressure, keeping bones strong, reducing the risk of heart disease and addressing neurological disorders.

Cashew meal is useful to keep on hand as a pantry staple because of its versatility. It's an additive free, real-food plus it’s a gluten free ingredient that can be used to crumb meats, add protein to smoothies, bring flavour and thickness to curries, soups and stews, and as a substitute flour in wheat free cooking and baking.

This healthy fish curry with cashew meal is a super speedy and delectable way to enjoy white fish such as barramundi, snapper, dory or flathead fillets that are available to you through your local fish market.

Hitting the farmers market to gather the freshest seasonal vegetables will also ensure you can enjoy the full potential of vibrant flavour from this aromatic dish.

You’ll love this healthy fish curry. Whip it up and let me know what you think? SEL00514 Lucky Cashew Meal Low Res

Full Disclosure: This is a sponsored post, and payment goes towards the running of Supercharged Food.

Lucky Cashew Meal – RRP $7.99  is available from Coles in the baking aisle, near the Lucky Almond & Hazelnut Meal.

Healthy Fish Curry

Ingredients:

500 grams of boneless, skinless white fish - cut into bite-size cubes
6 teaspoons curry powder
1/3 cup Lucky Cashew Meal
3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 can coconut milk or coconut water
1 cup reduced-salt fish stock
2 cups cubed sweet potato
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup frozen peas

Method:

Place fish in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon curry powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil into a pan oven over medium-high heat. Add fish and cook, stirring once or twice, until mostly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pot and add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is starting to soften, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the remaining 5 teaspoons curry powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add coconut milk / water, stock, sweet potato, carrots, celery and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often.

Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and add Lucky Cashew Meal. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and carrots are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Return the fish to the pot and add peas. Remove from the heat. Serve with brown rice or quinoa.

Lee x

The Wholesome Cook, Martyna Angell

The Wholesome cook is a stunning book featuring do-able healthy and nutritious meals that are not only approachable but devoid of over-complication and unpronounceable ingredients that cost an arm and a leg.

Martyna experienced a traditional upbringing where wholefoods were the norm and throughout the book she interweaves her cultural background into the beautifully crafted recipes.

Growing up in Poland meant that family shopping trips to the local farmers' market would result in basketfuls of farm fresh and in-season produce filling up her fridge and pantry, and the underground cellar piled up with delicious preserves, pickled wild mushrooms, and homemade pasta stocks and sauces.

Her cook-from-scratch training was a family affair and evident when you flick through the beautiful pages of the book to discover a well ordered menu beginning with a homemade basics section with wholesome staples such as dressings, spice mixes, pestos and sauces and stocks.

You’ll find her personal take on non-healthy foods, ways to detox your fridge and pantry and also a chapter on food wastage a subject which is somewhat de rigueur.

I love the roasted vegetable salad, poached chicken and crab salad and hot raspberry and apple kisiel, a Polish hot jelly made with tapioca flour.

Martyna is a talented cook with a unique approach to creating recipes that not only light up the page and are supremely beautiful to look at, but also extremely tasty and adaptable for many different diet styles.

The Healthy Life – Jessica Sepel

Jessica's book is an allegory of her own inspiring journey towards freedom with food and thriving health.

Her wisdom shines through in its pages; encouraging a shift from the outdated calorie-counting and restrictive dieting approach to eating.

Instead, her philosophy is one which acknowledges that good health can be attained when we heal our relationship with food and embrace a mindset of self love.

Jess's personal story is interwoven throughout the entire book, and includes a helpful step by step plan of how she healed her personal relationship with food, which then radiated into a healthy mindset and physical body.

The Healthy Life is peppered with hand painted illustrations and natural photography which focusses on the delicious recipes within. My favourites include the Japanese Broccolini and Green Bean Salad, Asian Style Snapper, Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder and Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt.

This practical guide will equip and empower you to embrace clean eating with passion, which will have wonderful effects on your skin, gut, immune system and energy levels.

For more information about Jess visit her website here.

Happy Go Paleo, Irena Macri

I am so refreshed by easy going, non-fussy, non-judgemental and all embracive health resources, and Irena's book totally nails this vibe in her creation of Happy Go Paleo.

As the name suggests, this paleo guide won't leave you feeling like a failure before you've already begun, but will encourage you with light-hearted passion to begin your own paleo-inspired journey and explore its benefits.

On a practical level, the gorgeous recipes are complimented by helpful menu plans, with ideas for full meals, and side dishes that are completely gluten and sugar free.

The ingredients lists are also very approachable for the everyday home cook so you won't be sent on a wild goose chase to try and pin down anything wildly exotic.

Irena has a section on her favourite feasts and themed menus as these are her way of having fun in the kitchen.

Here she embraces the concept and mood of a meal to bring wildly abundant feasts such as Havana Nights, Cuban Steaks served with Mojito Tomato Salad and Star Anise and Coconut Braised Sweet Potato.

You'll love the nourishing Warm Superfood Bowl theme which features Roasted Buckwheat with Garlic and Tomatoes served with Mushroom Medley, Warm Silverbeet and Hazelnut and Lemon Crumbs.

This is a wonderful cookbook that will help you to realise how enjoyable and easy 80/20 Paleo eating can be.

For more information about Irena visit her website Eat Drink Paleo here.

The Fresh Vegan Kitchen

Charlotte and David Bailey are an English couple who have released their debut cookbook The Fresh Vegan Kitchen here in Australia.

The book has stemmed from their successful business Wholefood Heaven which saw them fall in love with a Citroen H van and transform it into any foodies dream- a mobile food van that only produces the freshest, most nutritious whole foods to people on the go.

Since the inception of their food truck, Charlotte, an oxford graduate, and David, a fully qualified chef, have turned it into their full time business.

So much so, David now offers classes and retreats for budding cooks who want to increase their skills and expertise when trying to cook vegetarian, vegan or create raw dishes at home.

My Fresh Vegan Kitchen combines over 100 of David and Charlotte’s favourite recipes, bursting with flavour, fresh ingredients and modern twists.

Their inspiration comes from their many travels throughout Asian and India in addition to recipes ranging from Spanish tapas, Middle Eastern mezzes and classic Mexican favourites.

Not surprisingly, every recipe is vegan and many will accommodate people trying to follow a raw, sugar free, wheat free or gluten free diet.

You can find out more about My Fresh Vegan Kitchen here and get to know Charlotte and David here.

Gut Healing Almond Milk Jelly Cup

A healthy gut can boost the absorption of nutrients, speed up weight loss, prevent food cravings and balance out hormones.

If you consider your gut as a garden, you’ll notice that whatever you put into is ultimately going to affect your overall health and determine how much energy you have.

Healing your gut is all about getting the maximum amount of nutrient absorption, balancing out tricky bacteria and keeping things as alkaline as possible. 

Nutrient absorption is based upon good gut permeability. Eating an unhealthy diet can lead to poor digestion of food, meaning that when food is broken down by enzymes within your stomach and pancreas, some food molecules can still remain in your small intestine.

The small intestine is the place where nutrient absorption occurs. These molecules are then able to pass through our gut wall into the bloodstream, causing bloating, irritation, inflammation, fatigue, aches, and low immunity to colds and flus.

A handy way to help maintain the integrity of the gut is to eat an easily digestible diet with foods that don’t aggravate and to include building block foods. (more…)

Simplicious by Sarah Wilson

Sarah Wilson's Simplicious is a must for every aspiring cook, and even the most learned home cooks. It has all of the tips and tricks you need to help re-master the basic art of food preparation.

Far beyond a simple recipe book though, this resource is a text book of how-to's; including practical guides on waste avoidance expressed through tips on how to buy in bulk, freeze, preserve and use scraps to make mouthwatering new meals.

This is a beautiful cooking guide filled with aesthetically gorgeous images reflecting simple, straightforward but innovative meal ideas that are completely free or low in sugar.

One of the key elements about this book is the emphasis on mindful eating and enjoying real, wholesome food for pleasure, rather than perceiving it with stress or fear and it embodies Sarah’s principles of “JERF” (Just Eat Real Food).

I made the Green Scraps Shakshouka with some leftover greens, pesto and eggs and it was delicious. It’s an environmental take on a classic Israeli bubble ‘n’ squeak. Should have taken a pic but mine looked a bit "fugly".

Sarah has dedicated a whole chapter to leftover mishmashes, featuring an abundance of clever leftover dishes to make the most of your spare ingredients and bits and bobs. Look forward to globe-trotting your way through Bibimbap Pancakes, Green Gumbo, Fridge-door Tonnato, Fish Pie and a wholesome Vegan Quiche.

My favourite bit? Three ways with oily fish...Only another sardine lover would understand my excitement about this!

An overall brilliant cookbook that is generously informative and will inspire people to realise that cooking is a vital practice that saves money, time, your health and the environment.

More information can be found about Sarah here on her blog or you can find her recipe book here.

Food Matters Live

So excited to let you know that I’ll be hitting the road with the founders of Food Matters James and Laurentine and Jon Gabriel for Food Matters Live!

The Food Matters film was the catalyst for a health revolution in my own life, I wrote about it in a previous blog post and now I'm fortunate enough to be joining the team for this healthy and transformative roadshow.

We'll be stopping by in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to share stories, some home-cooked wisdom, Supercharged recipes and tips on how you can live a healthy and happy life.

I’ll be doing some cooking with James and I'm going to pull it all back to simple and Supercharged Foods for the whole family to enjoy. We'll be demonstrating easy kitchen tricks and foods that taste great. We all believe that food really does matter and solutions to health problems don't involve fad diets, medication and strict exercise regimes.

It's a full day program and you'll discover;

How to take control and live your healthiest life yet.
Quick and easy nutrition and superfood cooking demonstrations.
Modern day stress reduction for busy people.
How the power of our mind and thoughts effect our health.
How to boost energy and break free from the diet trap and processed food addictions and cravings forever.
The latest up-to-the-minute tips for detoxing and natural weight loss.
Myth debunking: That eating healthy is expensive. Practical and affordable solutions.
The secrets and confusion of the multibillion dollar diet industry and uncover the truth behind “diet” “sugar-free” and “fat-free” products.

Come and watch us demonstrating kitchen tips, tricks and foods that taste great, and recipes which are simple and easy to bring to the table and made with everyday ingredients.

If you’d like more information and want to join in on an action-packed and inspirational day visit here.

Jules

Anne

Jodie

Belle

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