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What’s new in the world of LCHF6 BEST IDEA THIS MONTH What makes

cauliflower a miracle ingredient?8 GREAT READS A selection of LCHF

recipe books to inspire you9 EAT THIS NOT THAT Forgot sushi – try

these prawn and noodle nori rolls instead!10 ‘BANTING HAS IMPROVED OUR

MARRIAGE’ One couple’s successfulweight loss story

12 WHY SOME WOMEN BATTLE TOLOSE WEIGHT And how LTL can help

14 SALLY-ANN CREED ANSWERS4 READER QUESTIONS

16 BOOK EXTRACT: LOW CARB ISLEKKER Inè Reynierse has adaptedtraditional SA recipes for LCHF-ers

22 THE PROBLEM WITH ALCOHOLIs there a place for it in an LCHF lifestyle?

25 READER’S RECIPE Sandy Marwick’scourgette fritters

26 FABULOUS LCHF SNACKS &HORS D’OEUVRES

28 Q&A WITH CLINICAL THERAPISTLORI SHIFRIN Your relationship with food

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GET READYto change your life!

32 USING A KETOGENIC DIET TOTREAT EPILEPSY

36 THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDINGHow Cold Gold came to develop over30 delicious LCHF ice cream flavours

38 WEIGHTLIFTING FOR WOMENRushda Ebrahim tells us why women needto include this in their exercise regime

40 LIFTING WEIGHTS 6 body-sculpting,core-strengthening moves for women

42 YOUR MONTHLY SHOPPING LIST43 9 FAMILIAR LCHF STAPLES –

in 31 clever new ways44 TAKE 5 FABULOUS

TOMATO RECIPES50 5 REALLY EGG-CELLENT

CONCOCTIONS56 BRILLIANT THINGS TO DO WITH

AUBERGINE, CAULIFLOWER ANDCOURGETTES

60 GAME-CHANGING CHICKENRECIPES

66 MINCE IN 5 DELICIOUS NEW WAYS74 5 GREAT IDEAS WITH ALMONDS78 WHAT CAN I EAT?

An easy-to-use reference guide80 RECIPE INDEX

Your index to all the recipes in Lose It!magazine, volumes 1– 6

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The LOSE IT! team were out in full force at the LCHFHealth Summit 2015 in February, and we managed to spendone-on-one time with some of the biggest LCHF authorities inthe world. It was great! Prof Tim Noakes gets a hard time in thelocal press, which is completely unfair, because actually, LCHFwas recognised in the rest of the world long before he startedto speak about it here in South Africa. International names likeGary Taubes, Dr Steve Phinney, Dr Eric Westman, ChristineCronau, Zoë Harcombe, Dr Jay Wortman, Dr Andreas Eenfeldtand numerous other scientists, doctors and nutritionists haveall been advocating this way of life for decades – and they hadsuch inspiring results and stories to share.Our very own Dr Gerhard Schoonbee was also there,

of course, as was our expert nutritional therapist,Sally-Ann Creed – whose depth of knowledge is so greatthat she should definitely have been up on that stage too.Marli Meyer, our Digital Project Manager, got a great interviewwith Dr Gary Fettke about LCHF as a possible treatment forsome cancers – really interesting information that we knowyou’ll find fascinating too:Dr Fettke is himself a cancersurvivor. ‘I think we have overlooked the Metabolic Model ofCancer,’ he says on his Facebook page. ‘The Genetic model fallsover all the time. Modifying the diet, and particularly sugar in-take, can play a major role in cancer management – nutritionalketosis has to be considered in every cancer management (andprevention).’ Look out for Dr Schoonbee’s in-depth story on thisessential topic in the next issue of LOSE IT! (in stores 27 May).In other news, the first group to start our specially designed6-week online meal plan, Ladies That LCHF (LTL)are halfway through as we speak, and are reporting really greatresults: somewomen have lost up to 6kg in fourweeks!We’re so proud of them all – their support for each other, andtheir commitment to LTL, are really inspiring.

We’re also delighted to welcomeBanting Buddiesco-founder Nicky Perks to our panel of experts. Also theblog author of www.primalperks.com, Nicky has a huge knowl-edge (and personal experience) of living LCHF, and we’re luckyto have her. She will be monitoring our online forums, as wellas writing for the magazine. On those forums, our LTL-ers use aphrase that we love so much we’re going to end with it here:

PS: This month, on the suggestion of LOSE IT! readerIvanna Granelli, we’re also including a recipe index to helpyou find every single recipe we’ve ever published in all sixissues of LOSE IT! to date. Great idea, Ivanna – thank you!

NEWS,VIEWS&REVIEWS

Until next timeTHE LOSE IT! TEAM

NUTRITIONALTHERAPISTSALLY-ANN CREED– the foremost andmost experienced LCHFpractitioner in South Africa

DR GERHARDSCHOONBEE – GPhas over 40 years ofexperience, and personalexperience of living LCHF,as well as a deep scientificand medical curiosityabout the subject

NICKY PERKS – BLOGAUTHOR OF WWW.PRIMALPERKS.COMAND CO-FOUNDER OFBANTING BUDDIESwhich offers personalisedcoaching to those wantingto lose weight and gethealthy

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‘Let’s do this!’

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10REMEMBER this is not ahigh protein diet. It’s a high

fat, medium protein, low carbway of eating.

CHOOSE real foods thatlook like what they are, and

cook them from scratch.

NO SUGAR – it’s best togo cold turkey. But if you

need to make a transition, substi-tute with stevia, xylitol or erythritol– NOT artificial sweeteners.

NO GRAINS of any kind.

FAT is not the enemy.Enjoy it!

STOP snacking. You won’tneed to – it’s just a habit.

EAT only when you arehungry; eat until you are

satisfied – then stop.

EAT EGGS – they’rehealthy, satisfying and

very good for you.

NO (or very, verylittle) FRUIT

Think of it as a sweet ratherthan a healthy snack.

DON’T eat when you’renot hungry. You won’t die if

you occasionally skip a meal youdon’t feel like eating.

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LCHFNEWS

THE SIXTHTASTESweet,salty, bitter,sour andumami– we’re allfamiliarwith thefive tasteswe expe-rience.Nowscientistsat Deakin University, Melbourne,say there’s compelling evidencethat fat should be added to thatlist. In a journal article, ProfessorRussell Keast writes that thetongue has taste buds that detectthe presence of fatty acids. Aboutthe drive to reduce fat in foods, hesays: ‘When we think about thosefoods that were put out in the1990s – low-fat foods that wereoften failures – maybe it’s assimple as not understanding therole of fat. You just can’t removethe fat from a food, replace thetextural components and theflavour release and expect it to besuccessful – because you haven’tmatched the taste component,which has all of these otherphysiological and psychologicaleffects that will affect the likingand acceptance of the food.’

88cmIf your waist measurement ismore than this (if you’re a wom-an), your risk of developing heartdisease, type 2 diabetes andcancer is high. In fact, there’s stillsome risk if that number is over 80cm.(For men, these figures are 102cm and94cm.) The reason is that when fat isstored around the waist, rather thanthe thighs or butt, you’re far more likelyto run into health problems.

HOW TOMEASURE UP:1. Find the top of yourhips and the bottomof your ribs.2. Breathe out naturally.3. Wrap a tape measurearound your waist midwaybetween these points to findyour measurement.

Three years ago, Aussie actor DamonGameau cut out refined sugar from his diet.Then he went back on it, and documentedthe results in That Sugar Film. No surpriseshere: fatty liver disease, 10cm extra fatround his waist, mood swings and signs ofcoronary problems developing.

But what might surprise most people(LCHF community aside!) is that he ate foodsgenerally thought to be healthy – muesli bars,cereal, smoothies and low-fat yoghurt. Whichamounted to 40 teaspoons of sugar a day,the average daily sugar intake in Australia.

‘If I’d gone and consumed Mars bars andCokes the whole time I think we all wouldknow I’d have had ill effects. We get that,’he says. ‘Where people have been dupedis around the lack ofintegrity and accountabilityin labelling. You see someof these products in thesupermarket with a sunseton them. Or words likeMother Nature and a beeand a flower or something.And people believe it.’

He’s also written abook, That Sugar Book,available on amazon.co.uk.

look out for ...

ThatSugar Film

Where’s the evidence?‘Dietary advice not merely needsreview; it should not have been in-troduced,’ says a recently publishedarticle in online journal Open Heart.They’re talking about the standardadvice that fat consumption belimited to lower the risk of heartdisease. In their meta-analysis, theyfound that the available randomisedcontrolled trials did not supportthese recommendations.

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auliflower is oftenovershadowed by itsgreen cousin broccoli,but this underratedvegetable contains an

impressive array of nutrients. Hereare just some of its health benefits:

IT HELPS FIGHTCANCER

For the past 30 years, cruciferousvegetables have been lauded fortheir cancer-fighting properties.The slightly bitter taste of cauli-flower comes from sulforaphane,a molecule that has been shownto kill cancer stem cells and slowdown tumour growth. Cauliflower

If you’re follow-ing an LCHF diet,cauliflower is mostlikely a permanentfixture on yourshopping list. Butthe benefits of thiscruciferous veg gofar beyond using itto make cauli-rice,cauli-mash andlow-carb pizzas.

also contains antioxidants thathelp prevent cellular mutationsand reduce oxidative stressfrom free radicals. One of theseis a plant sterol called indole-3-carbinol, which has been shownto reduce the risk of prostate,breast, cervical, colon and ovariancancers.

IT BOOSTS HEARTHEALTH

Sulforaphane serves anotherfunction too – it significantly

When selecting a head ofcauliflower from the supermar-ket shelf, look for one that is

creamy-white (with no brown orsoft yellow spots), compact andfirm to the touch. Avoid ones inwhich small flowers appear. If it’ssurrounded by green leaves, that’s

a good sign that it is fresh.

STORAGEIf stored properly, uncooked

cauliflower should last for abouta week in the fridge. Put it in apaper or plastic bag, stem sidedown, to prevent moisture fromdeveloping in the floret clusters.

Pre-cut florets should beconsumed within a day or two,and cooked cauliflower within

two to three days.

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IT HAS ANTI-INFLAMMATORYBENEFITS

Cauliflower is an excellent sourceof the anti-inflammatory nutrient,vitamin K. And, on top of that,one of the glucosinolates found incauliflower, namely glucobras-sicin, can be readily convertedinto indole-3-carbinol, which isan anti-inflammatory compound.Because of this, researchers areexploring the possible benefitsthat cauliflower could have oninflammation-related healthissues such as Crohn's Disease,ulcerative colitis, insulin resist-ance, irritable bowel syndrome,metabolic syndrome, rheumatoidarthritis and type 2 diabetes.

IT HELPS YOURBODY DETOX

Failing to give your body’s detoxi-fication system sufficient supportcan put it at risk of toxin-relateddamage, eventually increasing therisk that cells could become can-cerous. Cauliflower provides detoxsupport in the form of antioxidantnutrients to boost Phase 1 detoxi-fication activities, as well assulfur-containing nutrients toboost Phase 2 activities. Plus, itcontains phytonutrients calledglucosinolates that can help acti-vate detoxification enzymes andregulate their activity.

IT AIDS DIGESTIONCauliflower has a high

water content and has more than

9g of fibre for every 100 calories,making it a great choice for diges-tive support, as it helps to preventconstipation, aids weight loss,keeps you sated and lowers therisk of colon cancer. Increased fi-bre intake has also been shown tolower blood pressure and improveinsulin sensitivity. Sulforaphanealso helps protect the lining ofyour stomach by preventingbacterial overgrowth ofHelico-bacter pylori.

IT’S PACKEDWITH VITAMINSAND MINERALS

One serving of cauliflower has 77percent of the recommended dailyvalue of vitamin C, a proven anti-oxidant that helps fight harmfulfree radicals, boosts immunityand prevents infections. VitaminC is needed for the growth andrepair of tissues in all parts ofyour body, and is necessary forthe formation of the importantprotein collagen, used to makeskin, scar tissue, tendons, liga-ments and blood vessels.Cauliflower is also a great sourceof vitamin K, protein, thiamin,riboflavin, niacin, magnesium,phosphorus, vitamin B6, folate,pantothenic acid, potassium,copper, calcium and manganese.The B-complex group of vitaminsis vital for fat, protein and carbo-hydrate metabolism.

IT’S A BRAINBOOSTER

Choline, a B-vitamin lauded forits role in brain development, isabundant in cauliflower. Cholineintake during pregnancy ‘super-charged’ the brain activity ofanimals in utero, which indicates

that it may boost cognitive func-tion, and improve learning andmemory. Choline also helps tomaintain the structure of cellularmembranes, aids in the transmis-sion of nerve impulses, assists inthe absorption of fat and reduceschronic inflammation.

IT HAS A HIGHANDI SCORE

Cauliflower ranks amongthe top 20 foods in termsof its Aggregate NutrientDensity Index score,which measuresvitamin, mineraland phytonutri-ent content inrelation to caloriecontent. In short:it has lotsof nutrientsand fewcalories. ■

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booksBY: SANDRA PARMEE AND ANNA RICH

AGAINST ALL GRAIN:DELECTABLE PALEORECIPES TO EAT WELL& FEEL GREATBY DANIELLE WALKER(Victory Belt Publishing)Danielle was diagnosed with theautoimmune disease ulcerativecolitis (similar to Crohn’s Disease) atthe age of 22. After multiple hospitalstays and various prescription drugsthat seemed to worsen her symp-toms, she decided to heal herself withfood. Her solution was a grain-freediet. Since she began, she has doc-umented recipes and experiences onher blog (www.againstallgrain.com).Now the recipes, plus many othersthat aren’t featured on the blog, areavailable in this gorgeous cookbook.You’ll just need to leave out the ma-ple syrup and honey, or replace themwith an LCHF-acceptable equivalentlike xylitol, erythritol or stevia.

THE PALEO SLOW COOKERBY ARSY VARTANIAN(Race Point Publishing)Why a slow cooker? Well, writerand blogger (rubiesandradishes.com) Arsy says she found that itwas her greatest help in sticking tothe paleo way. After a demanding

day’s work, shehas a lengthycommute, soshe couldn’tcook a mealfrom scratchevery night.Her solution? Cook meat in bulk,with a slow cooker, then just do theveggies in the evening. Some otherpluses to the slow cooker are thatit tenderises those inexpensive buttough cuts, and cooks at low tem-peratures, which is healthier. Thereare lots of lovely recipes here – frombrisket in espresso bean bbq sauceto pecan-crusted rack of lamb, applecider pork with rosemary, Persianchicken with pomegranate and wal-nut, and shredded roast duck. Therecipes are great, the styling not somuch, but persevere in spite of thenot-so-great pics – it’s worth it!

PALEO GRILLING: A MODERNCAVEMAN’S GUIDE TOCOOKING WITH FIREBY TONY FEDERICO ANDCHEF JAMES PHELAN(Fair Winds Press)This book is a meat-lover’s utopia.It’s about how best to cook –specifically, grill – meat. It’s based

on the paleodiet but wouldbe useful forLCHF-ers aswell. It firstoffers a historyof cookingmeat, andthen delves into what type of grill youshould use (Tony chooses charcoal)and the tools you’ll need. Tony hasgreat ideas for marinades and spiceblends too. There’s a small sectionfor chicken and fish, but red meat isthe primary focus. A useful book tohave if you enjoy your Sunday after-noon braai and want more inventiveways to enjoy your protein.

200 LOW-CARB, HIGH-FATRECIPES: JUMPSTART YOURLOW-CARB WEIGHT LOSSBY DANA CARPENDER(Fair Winds Press)When Dana Carpender (a writer atwww.carbsmart.com) started limitingcarbs, she found it helped hercontrol her weight. Besides that, shemarvelled at the vitality she gained.Some people told her she’d neverbe able to sustain the LCHF diet,but 15 years into it, she’s still lovingit. Through this book, she’ll help youembrace cooking with duck fat, lard,bacon fat and coconut milk. Thebook’s strength is that it’s practical– the recipes are simple and tasty,making the daily food production runthat much easier.One reader says,‘With recipes likethese I certainlydon’t feel like I ammissing anything,like carbs.’ Ifyou’re just startingout, this is a greatplace to begin. ■

READSGREATA SELECTIONOF LCHF RECIPEBOOKS TOINSPIRE YOU!

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Sushi? Forget it! Enjoy thesemoreish nori rolls instead.

sound advice

1. Place the nori sheets on a surface. At one end ofeach sheet, place some spring onion, cucumber, redpepper strips, noodles, 3 prawns, a couple of corianderleaves and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.2. Tightly roll up the nori sheets and slice into four rolls.3. For the dipping sauce: Place all the ingredients,except for the coriander, in a small pot. Add ½ cupwater, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Removefrom the heat, allow to cool and add chopped coriander.4. To serve: Serve rolls sprinkled with toasted almonds,with dipping sauce in a bowl.

4 nori sheets, halved

FOR THE FILLING• 6 spring onions, finelysliced

• 1 small cucumber, seedsremoved, cut into batons

• 1–2 red peppers, cut intothin strips

• 320g superlite noodles,cooked according topacket instructions

• 300g prawns, peeledand cooked

• 10g coriander leaves• 5g sesame seeds, toasted

• 50g almonds, toastedand chopped, to serve(optional)

FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE• 1 x 5cm knob ginger,crushed

• 1 small garlic clove,crushed

• 1 green chilli, deseededand finely chopped

• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar/lime juice

• 1 tbsp xylitol• splash of fish sauce• 1 tbsp finely slicedspring onion

• 10g fresh coriander,finely chopped

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EATTHISstuffednori rolls


inspirationAS TOLD TO: CHELSEA JOHNSTONE

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STRAP: INSPIRATIONHEADER: ‘BANTINGHAS TURNED OURMARRIAGE AROUNDFOR THE BETTER’BYLINE: AS TOLD TO

ast September wewent on a cruiseand – as peopledo – we ate a lot.But two weekslater we arrived

back home and took a good lookat ourselves – it was time for achange. We were both unhappywith our weight and lifestyle. Wejust couldn’t do that to ourselvesany more. I weighed 91kg and myhusband weighed 127kg… now Iweigh 77kg, and he weighs 109kg.

We see each other every day, sowe didn’t really notice the differ-ence in our weight. But recentlywe looked back at photos fromour cruise, and that made us seejust how much weight we’ve lost.We were blown away!

It’s not like we’ve lost 50kgeach, but we celebrate every

SINCE BRIAN ANDDELALL SANDERSSTARTED EATING LCHF,DELALL SAYS, NOTONLY THEIR HEALTH– BUT ALSO THEIRRELATIONSHIP –HAS IMPROVED.

kilogram lost as success – we’renot stopping now. Once we putour minds to something, we arequite good at sticking to it.

And what makes us want tokeep going is each other. We’vefound that you really need tosupport each other through theprocess, and it’s great doing itas a couple because you startseeing one another in a differentlight. The conversation changesto include: “Well done, you lookgreat!” and “I’m so proud of you!”It’s changed our marriage for thebetter, because we share the goalof wanting to be healthier andfitter. It’s built a sense of partner-ship back into our marriage.

Eating better and feeling ener-getic has a knock-on effect – wewant to be more active becausewe have more energy. It’s great

L‘DELALL INCOPENHAGEN,DENMARK, ONTHE HOLIDAYTHAT MADEHER AND BRIANDECIDE IT WASTIME FOR ACHANGE OFLIFESTYLE.

BRIAN AND DELALLSANDERS HAVE FOUNDTHAT LOSING WEIGHTTOGETHER HAS PUTTHE SENSE OFPARTNERSHIP BACKINTO THEIR MARRIAGE.

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