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This week I have been interviewing some of the members of February’s Community Detox. We had incredible results all round but there were certainly some Rockstars amongst the group. Make a cuppa and get comfortable as I discover the secrets of these amazing people!
Edition #1 – Trudie Hood
What was the biggest achievement you experienced on Community Detox?
My biggest achievement was losing 7kg in a month and being in a good mindset to stick to my goals. Also not giving into peer pressure to ‘have an odd wine” or “surely one coffee wont hurt”. The feeling gained from being strong is amazing
How would you describe Community Detox to someone?
CD is a life changing experience, this is my second one and I have once again gathered so much more information and learned much about myself. CD is a real time of honesty and change if you truly want it. The sense of community really lifts you and at the same time remains a private space to share your experience. Detox for me has to be a month only then can you truly see what you need to change.
Can you explain exactly how you achieved your amazing results? Do you feel there were any specific elements of Community Detox that really helped you?
I think mainly because I was focused, I didnt cheat and prepared well knowing it would be tough and I wanted so much to kick start a change. Choosing to ramp up my detox with intermittent fasting probably made the difference as it allowed me to see how much I was eating and why I was eating. This in turn helped me shed the kilos while still eating amazing food. The advice from Emma and […]
Community Detox Rockstars Edition #1 – Trudie Hood
Nutritional Punch of Hemp Seeds
I have been eating hemp seeds for a while now and love their nutritional bang. The members of Community Detox are getting just as addicted as I am!! I add them to smoothies, make milk by soaking them, blending and straining and also put on my fruit for a protein hit.
Hemp seed oil is also a wonderful addition to a salad dressing or add a drizzle over cooked vegetables. Although a little challenging to find, hempseeds and oil are well worth the effort.
Hemp kernels are produced by removing the outer shell of the hemp seed, with no other processing or additives. The kernels are raw and free of chemicals and artificial additives.
Hemp seed contains both Omega 3 and Omega 6 in an ideal ratio of 1:3 along with uniquely high levels of vitamin E, which protects and preserves the delicate oil from oxidation. Further, unlike marine Omega 3, hemp seed is free from dioxins, PCB and other contaminants, making it an ideal choice for pregnant women and children.
Why eat hemp kernels?
Hemp kernels contain a complete range of amino acids and are suitable for those who choose vegetarian or vegan diets. Because they are low in carbohydrate, they are also suitable for diabetics.
Hemp kernels can be eaten straight from the packet, sprinkled over cereals of fruit salad, or added to a variety of sweet or savoury food. It is generally not recommended that kernels be cooked, although they can be added to baked goods, biscuits or breads, to boost the nutritional value of these products.
Store in freezer or fridge to ensure optimal freshness.
Nutritional value of hulled hemp seed per 50g serve – grams or % of required daily intake for an adult male
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GalleryLove Letters from Community Detox
I wanted to share with you a little love from Community Detox, or as it is affectionally called “CD”. It was an incredible month and the results are pouring in. From my survey, the four most common benefits are weight loss, more energy, glowing skin and fantastic digestive health. All in 30 days of super healthy eating with a group of highly motivated people! If you missed this month then join us all in February for the next Community Detox!
Emma’s CD experience is life changing! Having an online community to keep you inspired and motivated throughout detox is invaluable. The information and support provided by Emma and her team is unsurpassed, you will feel so empowered by the information provided, shopping lists, recipes galore, discount offers on amazing products, that it feels too easy. Before you know it your waist line will be shrinking, skin glowing, energy skyrocketing, and you will wonder why you ever ate any other way. I cannot recommend this experience enough. If you are passionate about your health, and want to feel the best you possibly can, you must try Emma’s community detox!
My 2nd CD and was just as wow’ed by it as my 1st. I still learnt so much and loved checking in with all the fabulous members, team, and guest speakers. Thank you 🙂
CD in one word is AMAZING! It truly has changed my life. I feel more energetic, my digestive health has improved significantly and even my partner has comment on the fact that my skin is glowing, my hair is shining and my eyes are sparkling! I would recommend Emma’s CD to everyone.
This is my third community detox and if I think back from where I […]
GalleryA Guide to Gluten Free Grains
It’s Community Detox month which means we are all eating gluten free. Embarking on a gluten free diet can be a daunting experience. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, kamut, spelt, barley and oats, which means that many previously staple foods may be banished from the pantry. So which grains are safe to eat?
Rice
Rice is one of the most versatile grains, and it’s neutral taste means that it goes with just about everything. Use brown rice where possible, or go for basmati if you need a white rice. Give the highly processed rice products a miss though, because they can play havoc with your blood glucose levels.
Corn
Whether it’s pasta, cous cous or crackers, corn has you covered. Forget the debate about whether it’s a vegetable or a grain, corn acts like a grain, and is fantastic with savoury dishes. It holds together well and tastes great!
Millet
Millet is sometimes overlooked as a gluten free option, probably because it takes a little longer to cook. But millet has a yummy mild taste, is full of minerals and is fantastic in porridge, bread and baked goods, so it’s worth the extra effort.
Buckwheat
One of the most nutrient dense grains, buckwheat has quite a strong, nutty flavour. It goes well with robust dishes, like mushrooms, roasted tomatoes and dark green leafy veggies. Buckwheat grains can also be sprouted first, making them easier to digest.
Quinoa
Not actually a grain, quinoa is a seed which, when cooked, behaves like a grain. To cook it, follow exactly the same directions as you would for rice. Quinoa goes beautifully with stir fries, casseroles, curries, Mexican food, and cooked quinoa can even be made as a bircher muesli.
Amaranth
Amaranth is similar to quinoa, except the grains […]
GalleryEmily’s Holistic Detox Plan – Follow Her Journey
I am a pathological goal setter. I love fresh starts and I love setting myself challenges and seeing what I can achieve. So, in honour of detox month here at Emma Sutherland, I am embarking on a nutritional, physical, emotional and technological detox. I would love, as you lovely readers follow my progress and inevitable road bumps, to give it a go yourselves and set some challenges. Perhaps your focus will be an emotional/relationship detox – are you fo’ever putting up with having someone in your life who doesn’t treat you like the goddess you are? Or maybe your focus is nutritional and you’re hoping to detox your body of caffeine or alcohol or cigarettes over the month of June (and hopefully beyond). Whatever it may be, we are in it together. Emma has created a supportive, loving and determined bunch of women here at EmmaSutherland.com and together we can do ANYTHING!
So what challenges will I be chasing this month? Well I am glad you asked beautiful! I’m a fan of the holistic detox for complete and total health and wellness. Clearing out the clutter of our minds, bodies and gut. Let’s do this!
Nutritional detox
Thanks to the uh-may-zing Peta Kelly, from Anatome Wellness, I will be trialling the ’30 day nutritional cleanse’ by Isagenix. This program boasts to be a ‘shower for your insides’ and uses natural, gentle, plant derived nutrients to cleanse and detox your system. I am excited, apprehensive, motivated and feeling blessed to be given the opportunity to trial and review this amazing product that has been all over the blogosphere recently.
Emotional detox
A month of positivity awaits. My resolution is to detox my mind of negative thoughts. How often do […]
A Beginners Guide To Gluten Free
When you embark on a detox program (like our Community Detox), it is likely that you will be told to avoid gluten. In fact, eating gluten free has become somewhat fashionable, with many people claiming to feel better when they avoid it. But what’s so bad about gluten anyway?
Gluten is a protein which is found in wheat, rye, barley, triticale, oats, and ancient wheat grains like spelt and kamut. This protein is difficult for some people to digest. In mild cases this can manifest as bloating or rumbling tummy, but in serious allergies it can cause immediate and intense symptoms.
What’s the difference between a gluten allergy and an intolerance?
With a food allergy, the body’s immune system gets involved and mistakenly identifies the food as being a foreign invader. The immune response can produce rashes, inflammation, digestive symptoms, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis. With food allergies the symptoms usually begin soon after eating the food. Coeliac disease falls under the banner of food allergies.
Food intolerances often start out as milder symptoms which become more serious over time. These symptoms occur due to the inability of the body to properly digest the food. If left untreated, even a mild gluten intolerance can take its toll on the body, causing damage to the digestive system.
What symptoms have been linked with gluten allergy/intolerance?
Symptoms include:
eczema, hives, rashes and acne
reflux, bloating and heavy feeling in the stomach after eating
irritable bowel, gas, diarrhea, constipation
asthma, runny nose, blocked ears, sinus troubles
joint pain and stiffness
foggy brain, headaches and fatigue
depression and anxiety
Isn’t a gluten free diet just for coeliacs?
No! Just because you’re not coeliac doesn’t mean that it’s all smooth sailing. Gluten intolerance is different to coeliac disease, and won’t show up on a […]
Coconut Water – The Facts on the Fad
I have been drinking coconut water for over 2 years and love how I feel! When filming Eat Yourself Sexy, I swore that coconut water kept my skin hydrated on set and my energy levels high. Coconut water is the perfect base for all my smoothies and even just plain as a hydrater. Here are the facts on the coconut craze:
The Facts: Coconut water contains more potassium (at about 294 mg) than most sports drinks (117 mg) and most energy drinks.• Coconut water has less sodium (25mg) where sports drinks have around 41mg and energy drinks have about 200 mg.• Coconut water has 5mg of Natural Sugars where sports and energy drinks range from 10-25mg of Altered Sugars.• Coconut water is very high in Chloride at 118mg, compared to sports drinks at about 39mg. Data is based on a 100ml drink
Coconut water is the liquid that is taken from unripe coconuts. If coconuts get ripe the liquid that is inside will harden and become a part of the white flesh of the coconut
Coconut Water Hydrates the Body: Coconut water is an isotonic solution which replaces the fluids and minerals that the body loses during physical activities. For this reason, many athletes and persons who work out regularly are encouraged to drink coconut water to replace all the minerals and fluid that they lose while working out. Even the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) attest to the benefits of drinking coconut water when it fought for a patent in 2000 to market coconut water as the next big sports drinks.
Coconut Water Relieves Urinary Problems: If you consume coconut water on a regular basis it can reduce urinary problems. People who suffer from strangury, polyutra and other […]
What is Chlorophyll?
Chlorophyll is what gives plants their green pigmentation. It absorbs the sunlight and turns the energy from the sun into usable energy through a process called photosynthesis. There are many health benefits associated with consuming chlorophyll.
Health benefits:
Research suggests that chlorophyll has an alkalising effect on your body and consuming it is my number 1 detox tip!
Chlorophyll has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.
Helps with the growth and repair of tissues.
Helps to neutralize the pollution that we breathe in every day.
Natural deodoriser to reduce bad breath and body odour.
Neutralizes free radicals that do damage to healthy cells.
Research suggests that chlorophyll has potential in stimulating red blood cells to improve oxygen supply.
Useful in assimilating and chelating calcium and other heavy metals.
Delivers magnesium and helps the blood in carrying oxygen to all cells and tissues.
Foods sources:
The main sources of chlorophyll are green leafy plants however the therapeutic benefits are destroyed during cooking therefore supplements are the best option. Chlorophyll supplements are available as extracts, liquids, capsules and tablets. Other sources of chlorophyll include green tea, alfalfa, parsley, spirulina and barley grass.
Coconut Water – the Facts on the Fad
I am just back from an amazing trip to Bali where the beautiful weather and amazing food have totally rejuvenated me! The organic movement is strong there and I discovered many cafes and eco resorts that served incredible juices – my pick was aloe vera juice, tumeric and celery! I met a lot of great people and had my all time best ever yoga class at Desa Seni.I have posted a video on my You Tube channel of the most gorgeous organic cafe so check it out here.So, while in Bali I had coconut water every day and after speaking to the locals realised that it was not just a Western fad. Read further for the scoop!The Facts• Coconut water contains more potassium (at about 294 mg) than most sports drinks (117 mg) and most energy drinks.• Coconut water has less sodium (25mg) where sports drinks have around 41mg and energy drinks have about 200 mg.• Coconut water has 5mg of Natural Sugars where sports and energy drinks range from 10-25mg of Altered Sugars.• Coconut water is very high in Chloride at 118mg, compared to sports drinks at about 39mg. Data is based on a 100ml drinkCoconut water is the liquid that is taken from unripe coconuts. If coconuts get ripe the liquid that is inside will harden and become a part of the white flesh of the coconutCoconut Water Hydrates the BodyCoconut water is an isotonic solution which replaces the fluids and minerals that the body loses during physical activities. For this reason, many athletes and persons who work out regularly are encouraged to drink coconut water to replace all the minerals and fluid that they lose while working out. Even the United […]
Day 28 of Detox – I did it!
It’s been a few days since I blogged – I was birth support for my friend and we now have one more gorgeous soul in this world. It was an incredible experience for us all and bub is so beautiful!I only just realised that today is officially my last day of detox – 4 weeks gone! I actually feel so good I may continue until the weekend, which is another 5 days. I have a dinner engagement on Saturday and I know I will have a couple of glasses of wine so detox has to end by then.“Retoxing” must be done carefully and it is a perfect opportunity to test what foods agree with your body. So, post detox, reintroduce a new food e.g. wheat, and watch your body for 4 days. Do not introduce any other new food in this 4 day period. Look for signs such as bloating, indigestion, change in bowel habits, headaches, itchy skin or perhaps the return of symptoms that you had pre-detox and haven’t felt after week 1.Any foods that give you reactions indicated that your body does not digest them well, you may have an intolerance or simply it does not agree with you at this point in time.If you are aiming for optimal health, not average health, then you will need to avoid these foods until after your next detox. By then, try a small portion of it and you should be fine. It really helps to keep a journal during a detox and write a summary at the end. All my patients email me food diaries on a weekly basis as well so that I can support them through any food difficulties.The Reiki course was […]
