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Dairy-free Sugar-free Gluten-free Nothing artificial No seed oils or starches Created on Mornington Peninsula Really easy to prepare Low-carb/Keto Taste amazing
Our Journey to Simply Swap Foods .COM.AU
By Linda Martinucci
Many people ask us why we started Simply Swap Foods and for us, it’s a very personal story. Seven years ago, David was diagnosed as pre-diabetic which took us by surprise as we cooked most meals from scratch, exercised regularly and thought we ate a healthy diet. The GP we consulted at the time suggested a lowercarbohydrate eating style to halt the journey to type 2 diabetes. So we decided to give it a try. I remember my initial reaction - what are we going to eat? Our go-to breakfasts of porridge or muesli, sandwiches for lunch and pasta for dinner were suddenly off the menu. It felt like everything we “enjoyed” was now off limits! ADAPTING TO A LOW-CARB LIFESTYLE As I researched the latest nutrition studies, I found compelling evidence suggesting that everyone can benefit from reducing sugar and carbohydrates. Our first change was eliminating high-carb foods and simply including more protein at each meal along with above ground vegetables, healthy fats and berries for sweet cravings. Once we embraced this new focus, I soon realised that we weren’t depriving ourselves at all. I was able to create healthier replacements for traditional carb-heavy foods and the positive changes we experienced almost immediately motivated us to keep going. THE SURPRISING BENEFITS Within about four months, David lost 20kg of excess weight that he’d carried for over a decade and I lost 15kg that I’d given up on ever losing especially since I was approaching menopause. Most of the weight came off in the first few months then a steady release after that. But what surprised us the most was our newfound energy – we no longer needed afternoon naps that had become part of our routine. Plus all the joint pains that David had endured for years in his knees, hips and knuckles disappeared, without any medication. For me, another discovery was that symptoms typically associated with menopause – hot flushes, tiredness, lethargy – all but disappeared when I ate this clean low-carb way. If we had a “cheat” meal, hot flushes would instantly return and I could see a direct connection between the food that I ate and the way my body reacted and felt. Exciting news!– Our products are now stocked with Victorian Farmers Direct!
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Improved mood was another huge bonus and incorporating intermittent fasting into our routine enhanced it even further. For anyone interested in learning about fasting, I highly recommend Dr Mindy Pelz’s book “Fast Like A Girl” which shares powerful insights on how fasting benefits our health, especially as we age. FEELING BETTER IN OUR 50S THAN IN OUR 30S Today, David and I have more energy and mental clarity in our 50’s than we did in our 30’s and 40’s. Six months after eating low-carb, David no longer had any signs of pre-diabetes. Aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down and feeling heavy with achy joints. We wish we had learned this information years ago but are very grateful to know it now. We never knew we could feel this great! YOUR JOURNEY TO FEELING FANTASTIC STARTS HERE If you’re ready to take the first step with simple, supportive guidance, head to our website and check out our latest eBook “The Real Food Experiment”. This easy to read guide provides simple steps for transitioning to low-carb eating, along with resources and motivation to help you begin your journey to a healthier you. You’ll also find our range of healthy premixes, designed to make adopting a low-carb lifestyle easier. Why not make 2025 the year you feel your best and turn your health around? Don’t just take our word for it – try it yourself and see how your feel! What have you got to lose? *As always seek the advice of a qualified health professional before making significant changes to your diet (see our website for resources).
With a background as a food writer and cookbook author, Linda Martinucci has for many years been following nutritional studies and medical research aimed at the best way to fuel our bodies for optimal health. In 2017, Linda made the decision to overhaul her eating style and was amazed at how much better she felt by simply reducing carbohydrates and increasing healthy fats, also helping her and her husband to not only experience weight loss and increased overall energy, but also severely reducing his inflammatory aches and pains. With Simply Swap Foods products and recipes, you can indulge and feel great too! 11/6/23, 2:53 PM
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