your gut too. Protein contains anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatsthat soothe the gut lining. It helps to build strong hair, promote glowing skin and maintain steady blood-sugar levels, as it is metabolised over a long period of time. So make sure you include it in every meal.
It is best to get protein from animal sources, as they contain all eight essential amino acids; however, there are lots of awesome veggie and vegan options too. Variety is key, so take a look at this list of the best sources of protein:
• Grass-fed/pasture-raised meat
• Wild game
• Free-range chicken and turkey
• Cold-water fish
• Seafood
• Free-range eggs
• Hemp seeds
• Chia seeds
• Quinoa
• Superfoods – spirulina and wild blue-green algae
• Pumpkin seeds
• Pulses and beans – make sure these are soaked overnight before being eaten to promote proper digestion
grass-fed meat
Many people think meat is unhealthy and that you should limit your meat intake. I totally respect that people don’t eat meat for ethical reasons, and others don’t like the taste. But if you aren’t vegetarian, meat is a good protein source and therefore an extremely important part of your diet. Of course, I’m not saying you should eat frankfurters all day long, but good-quality grass-fed meat is very beneficial to your beautiful body.
‘Grass-fed meat’ simply means that the animal has eaten grass its entire life. You are probably thinking that cows always eat grass . . . well, not all of them. In fact, some of the beef on supermarket shelves comes from cows placed in massive pens and stuffed full of grain, as it’s a lot cheaper than rotating them around grass fields.
It’s common sense that what goes into the cow will go into you once you’ve devoured your delicious beef stew. Omega -3 fatty acids originate from the green leaves of plants and algae, so grass-fed animals have more of these essential nutrients due to their diet. In the same way, fish contain copious amounts of omega-3 fatty acids due to their algae and phytoplankton-rich diets. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation in the body, improve brain function – and enhance your glow.
grass-fed goodness
• Grass-fed meat contains 20 times more vitamin E than corn- or soy-fed meat.
• It doesn’t contain any nasty trans fatty acids.
• It is the richest known natural source of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which makes you slimmer.
• It contains extra amounts of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant.
Switching to grass-fed isn’t a fad or a new diet, it’s just eating proper food. So cut out processed ham, sausages and fast-food meat and hunt down a good butcher or order your meat online from a farm. It really isn’t more expensive, and you don’t have to eat it every day. It tastes so much better, and you will seriously feel the benefits.
4. beat the bloat with bone broth
Going gluten free, and introducing good bacteria and quality protein into your diet will have done wonders for your gut health. My last tip is to drink bone broth.
This may sound a little odd and outdated, but hear me out. Drinking bone broth is an amazing ancient technique for restoring your gut to good health. Bone broth is similar to stock, and we all know that chicken stock can cure a cold.
• The gelatin found in bone broth is a hydrophilic colloid, helping to support proper digestion.
• It contains easily absorbable calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulphur and trace minerals.
• It reduces inflammation in the body.
• The gelatin also promotes healthy hair and nail growth.
For those who suffer with terrible digestion, I recommend drinking one to two cups of bone broth a day.
how to make bone broth
• 500g grass-fed beef bones (or other animal bones)
• 1 white onion, roughly chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 4 tbsp cider vinegar
Wash your bones in warm water. Place them in a large stock pot, or your biggest pot. Cover the tops of the
It is best to get protein from animal sources, as they contain all eight essential amino acids; however, there are lots of awesome veggie and vegan options too. Variety is key, so take a look at this list of the best sources of protein:
• Grass-fed/pasture-raised meat
• Wild game
• Free-range chicken and turkey
• Cold-water fish
• Seafood
• Free-range eggs
• Hemp seeds
• Chia seeds
• Quinoa
• Superfoods – spirulina and wild blue-green algae
• Pumpkin seeds
• Pulses and beans – make sure these are soaked overnight before being eaten to promote proper digestion
grass-fed meat
Many people think meat is unhealthy and that you should limit your meat intake. I totally respect that people don’t eat meat for ethical reasons, and others don’t like the taste. But if you aren’t vegetarian, meat is a good protein source and therefore an extremely important part of your diet. Of course, I’m not saying you should eat frankfurters all day long, but good-quality grass-fed meat is very beneficial to your beautiful body.
‘Grass-fed meat’ simply means that the animal has eaten grass its entire life. You are probably thinking that cows always eat grass . . . well, not all of them. In fact, some of the beef on supermarket shelves comes from cows placed in massive pens and stuffed full of grain, as it’s a lot cheaper than rotating them around grass fields.
It’s common sense that what goes into the cow will go into you once you’ve devoured your delicious beef stew. Omega -3 fatty acids originate from the green leaves of plants and algae, so grass-fed animals have more of these essential nutrients due to their diet. In the same way, fish contain copious amounts of omega-3 fatty acids due to their algae and phytoplankton-rich diets. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation in the body, improve brain function – and enhance your glow.
grass-fed goodness
• Grass-fed meat contains 20 times more vitamin E than corn- or soy-fed meat.
• It doesn’t contain any nasty trans fatty acids.
• It is the richest known natural source of CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which makes you slimmer.
• It contains extra amounts of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant.
Switching to grass-fed isn’t a fad or a new diet, it’s just eating proper food. So cut out processed ham, sausages and fast-food meat and hunt down a good butcher or order your meat online from a farm. It really isn’t more expensive, and you don’t have to eat it every day. It tastes so much better, and you will seriously feel the benefits.
4. beat the bloat with bone broth
Going gluten free, and introducing good bacteria and quality protein into your diet will have done wonders for your gut health. My last tip is to drink bone broth.
This may sound a little odd and outdated, but hear me out. Drinking bone broth is an amazing ancient technique for restoring your gut to good health. Bone broth is similar to stock, and we all know that chicken stock can cure a cold.
• The gelatin found in bone broth is a hydrophilic colloid, helping to support proper digestion.
• It contains easily absorbable calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulphur and trace minerals.
• It reduces inflammation in the body.
• The gelatin also promotes healthy hair and nail growth.
For those who suffer with terrible digestion, I recommend drinking one to two cups of bone broth a day.
how to make bone broth
• 500g grass-fed beef bones (or other animal bones)
• 1 white onion, roughly chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 4 tbsp cider vinegar
Wash your bones in warm water. Place them in a large stock pot, or your biggest pot. Cover the tops of the
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