April 2015 – Supercharged Food

Happy Heal Your Gut Lovers

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I'm really excited to be sharing some of the wonderful feedback that I've been receiving from participants who have completed my four week Heal Your Gut online program.

If you'd like to join our next round, which starts on Monday 8th August 2016, click here. It's an uncomplicated program which is easy to incorporate into your life and you'll go away with lasting results, plus you'll meet some new friends too and become part of the ever-growing HYG community.

It feels really good to be impacting people's lives in such as positive way, here are just a few of the testimonials I have received from HYG Lovers.

BERNI

I started my Get Shiny Action Plan – my image of health was not just the shiny hair & skin but to be shiny on the inside. Two years after being diagnosed with auto-immune liver disease, treated with steroids and immunosuppressant (chemo) drugs I was so unwell I was barely participating in life. I made a lot of changes but was still more grey than shiny until I met Lee. A few months after starting Lee’s eating plan & a few lifestyle changes I achieved those shiny goals. I didn’t think I would ever feel this good again, haven’t had any illness & I look totally different. The second time I met Lee, I left her with a hug & said ‘you changed my world’ because that is exactly what she has done. Such a beautiful person doing wonderful things!

JODIE

For more than 10 years I have suffered from chronic and debilitation constipation and compacted bowels- there have been times when I could not get out of bed for the pain and day when the very act of going to the toilet would reduce me to tears and leave me exhausted. Despite what I thought was a ‘healthy’ diet, without the use of laxatives and fibre supplements I simply could not go.

Three weeks ago I started the HYG program with the slightest hope I might find some small relief, a few ideas to lessen the impact. In just three short weeks I have reached a point when I have NOT needed to use ANY supplements or pain killers and am experiencing more movements that still make me want to cry, only this time it is with relief and happiness. There are no words that can express the of the my gratitude to Lee Holmes- seriously and sincerely so very grateful! Xx

JULES D

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!

ROBYN B

My jeans are swimming on me!!!

STACEY E

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Six Ingredients to Lower Inflammation

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Most of us are familiar with inflammation on the surface of our bodies which involves local redness, heat, swelling and pain, but there is another kind of inflammation that lingers within our bodies. Inflammation exists within us all and is an extremely powerful, necessary function for our survival. It’s the cornerstone of the body’s healing response; ensuring that appropriate nourishment and adequate immune activity is delivered to an area that is injured or under attack.

However, there’s a darker side to the wonderful healing capabilities of inflammation and because of its gripping, powerful responsiveness, inflammation can be incredibly destructive to your health, particularly when it extends beyond the boundaries of a localised area, or continues for long periods of time.

The body has very complex mechanisms to ensure that inflammation stays where it’s supposed to stay, and ends where it’s supposed to end, but it’s becoming increasingly common that people have persistent inflammation lingering in their bodies. Unlike a normal, healthy inflammatory response, this type of inflammation serves no purpose.

Since the 19^th century, the idea that inflammation is the underlying cause of ageing, and age related illnesses has been studied in depth. Researchers have discovered that complex chemical reactions occur throughout the body in response to inflammation which leads to an overactive immune system.

Over a lifetime, an overactive immune system will contribute to an overproduction of AGE’s, advanced glycation end products, initiating oxidative reactions within cells that will gradually damage organs throughout the body. This type of chronic, low level inflammation is very common and researchers believe it is a contributor in age related diseases including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative illnesses.

Scientists have confirmed that inflammation increases with age, and research conducted in the late 1990s showed that C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory protein, is a very accurate predictor of future heart problems, superseding high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

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Gut Healing Salmon Chowder

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The votes are in, the #HYGers have had their say and Salmon Chowder has come out on top for the most popular gut healing recipe from my four week Heal Your Gut program!

It’s also a great way to up the anti-(inflammatories) on your Omega 3 quota too.

If time is of the essence you can make it ahead and enjoy the next day, giving a chance for the flavours to meld together even further. It’s a hearty, comforting and satisfying bowl of deliciousness featuring beautiful pieces of salmon floating across a sea of creamy broth. It’s an ideal meal for the whole family too so you don’t have to just cook for one.

Why is gut health so important?

The gut is the gateway to your body and not only significantly influences your physical health, but it has a major impact on your mental health. The stomach or gut is one of the key connections to your brain and emotional health and the health of your immune system.

The world within your gut is multifaceted and involves an interdependent relationship between living organisms called micro flora. Micro flora is the complex, diverse microorganism species that live in your digestive tract. These organisms are also referred to as gut flora and are most easily understood as fitting into the categories of either "good bacteria" or "bad bacteria."

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BERNI

JODIE

JULES D

ROBYN B

STACEY E

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