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Pearls of wisdom from a day with nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara

July 22, 2015 · 13 Comments

Pearls of wisdom from a day with nutritionist, Cyndi O'Meara

 

Pearls of wisdom from a day with nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara

 

On the weekend, I flew down to Brisbane to see one of my long-time inspirations and affiliate partner, nutritionist Cyndi O’Meara.

 

I first encountered Cyndi about six years ago and found her books pivotal in my health journey. The thing I love about Cyndi is that she is down to earth, doesn’t rest on her laurels but keeps learning and investigating, is not afraid to speak up, does not sugar-coat things and doesn’t have a celebrity/ego thing going on! Her passion is infectious.

The seminar was a whole day event and there were so many lightbulb moments and pearls of wisdom. Things that shocked me, inspired me, educated me and geared me to action! I know I wasn’t alone – the whole room was lapping up these gems.

I am sharing some of those pearls with you today. Now, obviously I am only able to give you snippets here and can’t fully expand on these concepts and explain them all (you will need to go to one of Cyndi’s seminars for that) but if something catches your interest, research it further. Ask your holistic practitioners, get a book or check out Cyndi’s website.

 

Keep learning and educating yourself!

 

A day with Cyndi

 

♥ “The population will become split between the smart and the dumb. The smart ones will begin taking their health into their own hands because they’re already seeing that what we are doing now is not working”. Dr. Dwight Lundell

 

♥ At the MINDD foundation conference, experts predicted that 1 in every 2 children born will have autism by the year 2032.

 

♥ Just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s right or the truth.

 

♥ We can heal a nation by going back to our kitchens and cooking. “It is our empowered, divine honour to be in the kitchen, to feed our family, to heal a nation.”

 

♥ We are living a modern life with an evolutionary body. Look to traditional cultures for answers.

 

♥ You might think that cut up apples in a bag are a healthy choice, but they actually contain a nasty preservative to stop them going brown!

 

♥ Fructose makes peptides which make amino acids which make serotonin. Don’t be so quick to stop eating fruit!

 

♥ Eating fat, sugar and salt is not necessarily bad! It all depends on the quality. Choose unprocessed forms as these elements all play a part in our wellness.

 

♥ Dulse is a great source of natural iodine ( a mineral many of us seem to be lacking )

 

♥ Sea salt can contain a lot of pollution from the ocean. Pink Himalayan salt is pure.

 

♥ Cyndi uses coconut oil to brush her teeth!

 

♥ It can take 17 years for current research to reach students. Don’t just rely on what your doctor tells you.

 

♥ We are made up of 90% bugs! The microbiome is where it’s all happening. The microbiome will influence so much in your body from the immune system, to absorbing nutrients, to protecting us from heavy metals, to your mental health. It’s so important to get your microbiome sorted!

 

♥ To establish a good microbiome for your baby, the absolute best things you can do are: have a natural birth, have skin to skin contact straight away and breastfeed.

 

♥ Things that destroy the microbiome include antibiotics, antacids, the contraceptive pill, some supplements, processed foods, artificial additives, pesticides and municipal water.

 

♥ “Genes do not control us they respond to what we do, and our microbiome allows adaptation and robustness of the individual, rather than the species”.

 

♥ Five Steps to Healing the Microbiome

1. Remove parasites and offending foods

2. Rebuild with broth, spices and herbs

3. Replenish with ferments and pre and probiotics

4. Retain your individual food needs

5. Review what’s working and what’s not

 

♥ The wheat we eat now, the way it is grown, harvested and processed and consumed is so different to how it used to be. Go back to basics, choose a good wheat with as little possible processing and chemicals. Emmer Wheat is an ancient, traditional wheat.

 

♥ Did you know that wheat can be found in our medications and vitamins?

 

♥ Many vitamin and mineral supplements are made from synthetic ingredients. Vitamin A can contain acetone, Vitamin C can contain glucose, Vitamin B can contain a by-product from the petrochemical industry and fish oils may be topped up with soybean oil and other fillers like propylene glycol.

 

♥ Inca Inchi oil can be used as an effective face moisturizer.

 

♥ Use green stevia, not white stevia!

 

Genes do not control us

 

 

♥ Did you know that most dates you buy can contain sulphites, rice flour and/or oil as well? Dates are sometimes also pollinated with wheat. Cyndi has sourced dates that are just pure organic dates without anything added.

 

♥ Aim to have single ingredient products in your fridge and pantry.

 

♥ Waking at 3am with cramps could be a sign you have a parasite.

 

♥ Some probiotics contain GMO bacteria.

 

♥ Eat your cheese with figs – there is a component in figs that will help you digest cheese. (Well I don’t need to be told twice…. yummo!)

 

♥ Rewild yourself!! Connect with nature, get good sleep, decrease screen time, get your circadian rhythms in sync.

 

♥ Connect with the sun and moon. As soon as you wake up, get out and get some sun on you. At night, go outside and look at the moon.

 

♥ Follow the FOSET principle of eating. Foods that are Organic, Sustainable, Ethical and Trusted.

 

♥ Don’t get overwhelmed. Make changes on step at a time and make those changes solid and sustainable.

 

♥ Don’t beat yourself up for what you used to do. We can only educate ourselves and start doing things better now.

 

 

Some people and resources suggested by Cyndi:

Why Isn’t My Brain Working?

Dr Sarah Ballantyne – The Paleo Approach

Lights Out

Underground Wellness

Dr Terry Wahls

Dr Leo Galland

 

 

In conclusion:

I really do trust implicitly the information and products that Cyndi provides. I always knew the Changing Habit’s food products were great but listening to Cyndi talk about how she sources them was incredibly impressive. Thorough research and testing is done on all products so you can be really sure you are getting the best quality product out there! Cyndi will not introduce a product into her range that she would not eat herself.

Now, it’s not possible to see Cyndi for one on one consults anymore. But, in order to reach and help more people, there are several ways you can get assistance and benefit from the amazing knowledge and widsom of Cyndi O’Meara!

 

♥ Check out the Changing Habits’ website. There are loads of free blogs and articles to learn from.

♥ Read the book, Changing Habits Changing Lives.

♥ Do the 21 Step Reset – it’s a great place to start for all the basics.

♥ Do the Hunter Gatherer Protocol – learn how to restore your body back to optimal health.

♥ Do the 4 Phase Fat Elimination – get back to your natural weight, eliminate toxic fat safely with real foods and support drops.

 

If you are not sure which one of these things is right for your particular issue, then you are able to get a consult with the resident nutritionist, Sheridan to point you in the right direction.

 

If you get the chance to see Cyndi live, then don’t hesitate to go – you will enjoy every minute of it, learn a lot and be inspired to get your health sorted!
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Filed In: HEALTH / Tagged: Changing Habits, Cyndi O'Meara, nutrition, nutritionist

Sweeeet Potato Chips

August 12, 2013 · 37 Comments

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Potato Chips. Healthy Potato Chips. Sweeeeeet!

The kids quite like a potato chip and although the natural, organic ones you can buy don’t have any artificial stuff added, they are still cooked in vegetable oils at high temperatures. Something I am not so keen on. So this treat was very limited.

 

I finally got around to making sweet potato chips in coconut oil. They are an absolute winner!!

* coconut oil is an oil that is stable at high heat and provides heaps of health benefits

* it takes less than 15 minutes to make

* I can use all organic ingredients

* it’s as cheap as ….. wait for it…. chips!

* nothing artificial at all

* allergy friendly

* did I mention the veges?

* they taste freaking amazing!!!

 

Sweeeet Potato Chips

Vital stats: Gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, paleo

 

Okay, so this is what you need:

1 – 2 organic sweet potatoes (feel free to go crazy and fry up any veges though)

organic, virgin coconut oil (I like the Changing Habits coconut oil)

 

Sweeet Potato Chips www.naturalnewagemum.com

 

Okay, so this is how you do it:

Peel your sweet potato (optional) and thinly slice it. After I sliced one up, I realized I should have used the mandoline (whoops, next time). Try to get them as thin as you can and as even as you can, so they cook at the same rate. Or just be a rebel like me and go rustic.

Heat up your coconut oil in a deep frypan to a high heat. I used two big globs (that doesn’t help much does it) but it was maybe 2 cm of oil deep in the pan. I just used the highest setting on the hotplate -adjust according to your needs.

Test with one piece of sweet potato to check the temperature. They should sizzle on contact. Put your sweet potato in and fry! I did it in two batches, not wanting to overcrowd the pan.

 

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Wait for about two minutes and then flip them over to cook the other side for another two minutes or until golden brown.

Sweeeet Potato Chips

Take them out with a slotted spoon and drain on some paper towel.

Eat straight away with lashings of pink Himalayan salt and freshly ground pepper.

The kids thought they were awesome!

I am going to try beetroot chips tomorrow.

So, there you have it, quick and easy potato chips – healthy and cheap! 

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Filed In: FOOD / Tagged: Changing Habits, chips, coconut oil, crisps, potato, sweet potato

Raw Chocolate Banana Mousse Cake

May 24, 2013 · 116 Comments


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Like Chocolate for Women. 53 Shades of Chocolate.

Are they not the best book titles ever ?  These ladies are geniuses I tell you.

Well hold onto your undies, because I am giving away both books and sharing some chocolate love with you.

Wayhay!!

Many thanks to the lovely Kim Morrison for sharing. I can’t tell you how much this lady inspires me.

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From when I first read Like Chocolate for Women (many years ago now), to signing on as her affiliate partner and watching her fabulous life unfold on my Facebook feed, this lady encourages me to do better every single day. Now, let me tell you about both books before we get onto the recipe.

 

LCFW website

 

♥ Like Chocolate for Women is the ultimate self-care bible. Written by Kim and the gorgeous Fleur Whelligan, this book takes you on a journey of self- love. From beautiful aromatherapy rituals to healthy recipes to learning how to drop the guilt and pamper yourself, these ladies have it all covered. It feels like two best friends guiding you gently to a better life.  I refer to it often and my copy is looking well-loved now. You can get it online from Kim here.

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♥ 53 Shades of Chocolate is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. 53 healthy chocolate recipes! What is not to love? This book is available for immediate download and it’s cheaper than a box of chocolates! Written by Kim with the gorgeous Cyndi O’Meara (nutritionist at Changing Habits), it starts at breakfast and goes through to drinks, slices, cakes, desserts, biscuits and dips. It includes raw, gluten-free, dairy-free and thermomix-friendly recipes. You can get it online from Kim here.

Okay, now that I have told you how good they are, you can test it out yourself with this amazing recipe. It seems wrong that something so good can be healthy, but that is where the genius factor comes in!

 

Raw Chocolate Banana Mousse Cake

by Kim Morrison and Cyndi O’Meara from 53 Shades of Chocolate.

 

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Okay, so this is what you need:

Base:

1 cup soaked almonds (soak for 2 hours in water, then drain)

½ cup pitted dates

1 Tbsp Changing Habits Coconut Oil

¼ tsp Himalayan (or sea) salt

Middle Layer:

4-5 bananas

4-5 tablespoons Changing Habits Coconut Oil

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

2 tsp vanilla essence or 1 vanilla pod, scraped

Top Layer:

2 avocados

2 bananas

¼ tsp Himalayan (or sea) salt

3 Tbsp raw cacao powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp raw honey

2 cacao wafers 

Okay so this is how you do it:

1. Place all base ingredients into TM on speed 10 for 5 seconds.

2. In a spring form round tin, press the mix into the base firmly and evenly.

3. Wipe out the TM and add all the ingredients for the middle layer. Blend on speed 8 for 10 seconds until smooth.

4. Pour this mixture into cake tin and spread evenly.  Place tin in freezer to set the layer.

6. Meanwhile add the top layer ingredients into the TM and blend on speed 8 for 10 seconds until smooth.

7. Add this mixture to the tin and smooth to create a nice clean and even surface.

8. Garnish with some fresh fruit or berries.

9. Pop back into the freezer and leave to set for a couple of hours. This will make it easier to slice and serve.

If you don’t have a thermomix, your food processor and blender can be used in place of the thermomix.

 

Giveaway:

** This giveaway has now closed. The winner is Sandra. Congratulations!!**

If you would like to win a copy of Like Chocolate for Women and 53 Shades of Chocolate all you need to do is:

♥ Be a blog subscriber (add your email to the top right hand box)

♥ Visit Kim’s online shop here and have a browse

♥ Leave a comment on this blog post, telling me what other product from Like Chocolate for Women catches your eye

Terms:

This giveaway runs from now until Wednesday the 29th of May at midnight (AEST). The winner will be drawn using random.org, emailed and announced on this blog post from those meeting the entry requirements. Sorry, only available to those with an Australian address.

Good luck everyone!

Enjoy the cake and please let me know if you try it and what you think.

Anyone else a chocolate tragic like me?

 

Like Chocolate for Women Book

In case you didn’t realize, this post contains links to my awesome affiliates! 🙂

 

Filed In: FOOD / Tagged: Changing Habits, chocolate, dessert, healthy, Kim Morrison, Like Chocolate for Women, raw, vegan, vegetarian

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