Eat those fats!

It’s a beautiful day for lunch in the park. Here is what my husband and I munched on.

For lunches we typically use what’s available in the garden and fridge to make salads. We throw some things together, so each time the combination is different and (usually!!) lovely.

Today’s lunch – a medley of leaves from the garden, sliced avo, thinly sliced veal and beef sausage, blueberries, pumpkin seeds, diced red onion and a drizzle of cold pressed virgin olive oil and apple cider vinegar. High in good fats, protein, and vitamins. Perfect!

Remember, if you want your body to use fat as fuel, you have to eat it! If you’re avoiding grains and sugar, good in you, but don’t forget to replace it with good fats that will nourish and satisfy.

E xx

Mop up the juices with greens… For many reasons

Although not apparent in the photo above, my husband is eating his heart-healthy fats and protein breakfast on a bed of wilted spinach and chopped fresh tomato. No bread in sight!

Although not against eating grains in and of themselves, I’m a big supporter of replacing processed bread (which is often highly refined and contains some synthetic ingredients that your liver just doesn’t need to deal with) with leafy greens, and increasing plant intake.

Why? I’m currently devouring (not literally) Dr Libby Weaver’s book Beauty From The Inside Out and she offers many reasons to increase your intake of leafy greens.

Here are a few. Leafy greens…

1. Are good sources of soluble and insoluble fibre, which supports gut health and regular bowel movements.
2. Contain essential vitamins and minerals.
3. Contain amino acids, which are vital for immune support, muscle growth and repair.
4. Enhance the quality of your blood by supporting optimal blood pH – more on that later.

Lastly, they are great for mopping up tasty juices! So why not try replacing some grains with greens today?

You can find out more about Dr Libby Weaver here.