‘I’ve lost all this weight – but I still feel fat!’
In the last couple of weeks I’ve had 2 very similar conversations with clients – one male and one female. Both had lost significant amounts of weight, as evidenced by the numbers on the bathroom scale, clothes that were starting to fall off them, and those words everyone loves to hear from others as a…
Failing to plan is planning to fail
You’ve heard it so many times before, I’m sure. But just because it’s a cliché, doesn’t mean it isn’t 100% true! No matter what you want to achieve, you must have a plan – preferably a written one, with each action step clearly outlined – in order to succeed. In last week’s Deep Dive webinar…
How working on bad memories helps you build a better future
I get two types of response from my clients and program participants when I start talking about working on past events that shaped their body image, relationship with food, cravings and other weight-related issues: The first category of response is from those who have already done a fair bit of personal growth work. They really…
Curried Cauliflower and Lentil Soup
Cauliflower and curry spices are a match made in heaven! Make a big batch of this soup; you’ll find the leftovers are even better, as the flavour develops on standing. Served with steamed greens, this soup makes a complete meal. Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp…
Cauliflower ‘Cheeze’
Most vegan versions of this childhood favourite are nut-based and high in fat. I’ve been experimenting with replacing some of the nuts with brown rice flour, and have come up with a perfectly creamy Cauliflower ‘Cheeze’ with a whole lot less fat! Savoury yeast flakes, known in the US as nutritional yeast, add a cheesy…
Why are salt, sugar and fat so addictive?
In last week’s post, I introduced you to John and Ashleigh, who both struggle with food cravings when they become anxious. As I pointed out in that post, “It’s not about the food”, many people overeat, or eat when they’re not genuinely hungry, to quell uncomfortable feelings. But why is it that, as John humorously…
Pumpkin Muffins
My daughter is always nagging me to make muffins that she can take for school lunches. I adapted this recipe from John and Mary McDougall’s fantastic book The Starch Solution. These moist, satisfying muffins are so delectable, I’m now under orders from Imogen to make them every week! This recipe is a great way to…
Deluxe Breakfast Buckinis
Having mastered the art of the basic buckini, I’ve moved on to bigger and better things! Prompted by my daughter’s kit list for an upcoming Guide camp , which included BYO breakfast cereal, I got to work on creating a delicious breakfast combo that would put Cornflakes and Rice Bubbles in the shade. I think…
Fear-based medicine and the concept of risk
Last week’s Deep Dive webinar on cancer screening was a pretty wild ride; many EmpowerEd members expressed surprise and outrage after learning about the shockingly poor evidence base for common cancer screening tests. Fun fact from the webinar: No randomised controlled trial to determine whether colonoscopy is effective for either early detection of colorectal cancer…
Sweet Potato, Kale and Buckwheat Ragout with Tamarind Yoghurt
My previously-confessed love affair with buckwheat is still burning hot. Here’s this week’s buckwheat creation: a hearty and flavourful main course stew. Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp black cherry vinegar (or use balsamic vinegar – preferably caramelised – if you can’t find black cherry) 2 tsp…