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Perfect fuel for a hot day. β˜€οΈπŸ‰ . . Hydrati Perfect fuel for a hot day. β˜€οΈπŸ‰ . . Hydrating with watermelon, raw Jersey milk and OJ. πŸ’¦ Along with eggs and raw cheese. πŸ₯šπŸ§€πŸ˜‹ . . Feel mentally refreshed too, after taking a bunch of tiny clothes to a charity shop, that no longer fitted. It's great letting things go. πŸ’ž . . Found two new beautiful dresses in a bigger size. Am I the only one who puts new clothes in the freezer for a few days, to kill off any bacteria, pet dander and mould spores? Sometimes with delicate fabrics, I don't want to shrink them in the wash, whereas the freezer does a great job. πŸ˜β„οΈ
🍁 Sometimes I'll add a little maple syrup to ra 🍁 Sometimes I'll add a little maple syrup to raw milk, if I'm feeling the need for a morning energy burst, but it usually sinks to the bottom. However, in sparkling water, it mixes evenly and gives it a really lovely flavour. πŸ’¦πŸπŸ’« . . And why the added sugar source? Because I'm still struggling to add enough sugar sources in, to balance out meals with protein and fat. I feel so much better for avoiding ketosis. And some days, my need for glucose is higher. ⏫ . . It's worth noting that this is following a meal with protein and fat. I'd never have maple syrup or honey alone, as this would cause a blood glucose spike, followed by a crash. πŸŽ’β€ΌοΈ . . The straw is made of paper and minimises coating the teeth in sugar. 🦷
Skin boosting banana custard, with collagen and ma Skin boosting banana custard, with collagen and maqui powder. ✨ . . Maqui berries have a ton of benefits. From balancing glucose in the blood to boosting metabolism and reducing inflammation. They taste like blackberries. . . For the recipe, whisk a banana with 2 eggs and heat gently until thickened, stirring constantly. Let it cool slightly and add collagen powder, maqui powder and raw honey (optional).
Peaches and raw manchego has been one of my favour Peaches and raw manchego has been one of my favourite snack combos. Combining with a few slices of leftover chuck steak, to turn it into a lunch. πŸ˜‹
Fresh mango, raw honey and A2 Jersey milk cream. πŸ₯­πŸ„πŸ― One of my favourite summer desserts. Sometimes I'll add camu camu powder, baobab or a wholefood vitamin C supplement and it feels so good to be having anti oxidants, polyphenols and flavonoids again. ✨ . . I recently became inspired by @ingriddelao who cured her own Crohn's disease with a bunch of anti inflammatory protocols, including lots of antioxidants in the forms of fruit powders and mushrooms. She created the smoothie company @tusolwellness. Have a look at her videos on the Tusol page or take a look at her blog article on how she cured Crohn's. πŸ‘ . . This feels so intuitive to me, after developing rectal bleeding from a zero carb carnivore diet. This stopped after a week of adding fruit back in. I feel so healthy at the moment, enjoying fruits alongside raw dairy and animal proteins. ❀️
Second homemade sourdough πŸ™Œ This time, a 36 hou Second homemade sourdough πŸ™Œ This time, a 36 hour ferment and a much lighter texture than the last one. Previously I left it out all day and I think I'd over proofed it. . . It made for a delicious lunch with raw butter, poached eggs and raw cheese. Followed by a fresh peach and a glass of raw milk. πŸ˜‹
Food for a hot day β˜€οΈ . Simple prawns with hyd Food for a hot day β˜€οΈ . Simple prawns with hydrating cucumber, mango and lemon juice. 🍀πŸ₯’πŸ₯­πŸ‹ . It's very low fat, but I did have some raw cheese just before and will probably have some raw milk later. ✨
I'm fascinated by the cannabinoid system. When act I'm fascinated by the cannabinoid system. When activity is too low, weightloss and food sensitivities (especially lectins) are associated, but when activity is too high, weight gain may be experienced, even diabetes. πŸ“ˆ . . With receptor cells across the body, it’s often described as a master regulator for many systems including sleep, appetite, reproduction, pain, our immune system, memory and emotional regulation. It plays a key role in intestinal inflammation too. As such, lectins are best avoided in anyone with low levels. β˜„οΈ . . I first became interested in the cognitive effects. In my case, low receptor activity makes me prone to brain fog, stress, fatigue, ADHD and impaired learning and memory. Despite eating a nutrient dense diet, these all rang true. I’m trying to optimise my cognitive ability and while I’m at it, reducing inflammation sounds like a great side benefit! 🧠 . . It’s good to know that cannabinoid activity can be balanced out, to overcome the issues above. Many factors affect activity level; alcohol can increase receptor activity, whereas chronic stress decreases it. Lack of exercise, diet and poor sleep negatively impact the cannabinoid system. The use of natural cannabiniods in CBD oil can also boost activity, (in the UK, I’d recommend @ldncbd as each batch is lab analysed, organic and pesticide free), as can micro dosing Nicotine or consuming DHA. βš–οΈ . . So if you have your CNR1 gene data available, it’s worth taking a look into your results. The genetic tests on @selfdecode are a great place to start or you upload your existing 23andme data into their system and view a cognitive report. If you have the raw data, you can also do your own research on the rs1049353 genotype. 🧬 . . And my experiences so far? I'm only one day in, on two tiny drops, but I've noticed my note taking is much quicker! Writing seems to flow from my hand, without needing to think how to spell words. I feel less distracted by every other exciting thing and can focus on my study. πŸ’« . . I’d love to hear if anyone else has given this a go…
πŸ’š Ultra digestible 48 hour fermented sourdough πŸ’š Ultra digestible 48 hour fermented sourdough πŸŒΎπŸŽ‰ This is my first time making sourdough and the reintroduction of wheat.🀞 . . The wild yeasts break down the gluten, potentially making it safe for the gluten sensitive. This normally happens within 24 hours, although I've heard of people fermenting it for up to 5 days in the fridge. . . It tasted lovely but very sour with a hard crust. It could have done with rising a bit more. I think I may have left it out in the heat too long as it doubled in size, before going into the oven. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ . . Thank you @venatilova for sharing your 40 year old starter culture. I'm overjoyed to be trying this traditional method of raising bread. 🍞❀️
Have you ever considered taking a gene-based appro Have you ever considered taking a gene-based approach to your health? 🧬 How confident are you that your diet has got you covered? . . Well, I never thought I’d find myself ordering CBD oil, until I discovered my cannabinoid receptors are down regulated and this system is responsible for regulating the stress response, mood, brain fog, synaptic plasticity, learning, and memory. 🧠 . . I’ve been on countless mediation retreats and mindfulness courses, but have never got to grips with my stress. Learning has always felt like a challenge, with intermittent brain fog and worse than average memory, even as a teenager. So it’ll be interesting to try CBD and encourage my synapses into activity! ⚑️ . . In terms of genetic testing, I was disappointed by my 23andMe results. Lots of meaningless info, along with a check for some hereditary conditions, plus the raw genetic data. πŸ’€ . . Then I listened to an IG live with @mrbiohacker (from @selfdecode) available on @healthoptimisationsummit and got curious. Joe claims to have fixed his faulty genes, each time, creating a successful new business. πŸ’‘ . . What if my genes were holding me back from achieving my goals? Curiosity won over skepticism and I bought a subscription, just to see. πŸ‘€ . . I definitely found what I was looking for! I was mainly interested in cognitive genes, plus inflammation, gut health, mood and some mineral deficiencies. The reports were detailed, with explanations and I came away with a list of substances to treat specific SNPs. Some were responsible for low serotonin, others decreased mitochondrial function or inflammatory markers. πŸ”₯ . . Along with the CBD, I’ll start supplementing with N-acetylcysteine (the building block for glutathione, used by the liver), Quercetin (for brain health and inflammation), continue glycine (for improved neural connections in my NMDA receptors) and consider PQQ for dopamine neuron protection and potential cardiovascular issues. 🧠 . . This is really just the tip of the iceberg. I feel so empowered by this info. Finally, I'll be and to target the areas that diet alone has not been able to fix. Will share the journey.πŸ’₯ . . Has anyone else made genetics based changes? 🧬
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