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publisher’s letter ABN 87 650 371 232 COVER Elsa Pataky Photography credit: Georges Antoni and Georgia Gold.

Hello Autumn

PUBLISHER Kate Bennett

As we move into the cooler months, we’re gearing up to face more than the usual challenges of health and well-being. It’s more important than ever to take care of our family’s and our own physical and mental health.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jeni Bone GRAPHIC DESIGN Emma Mardaine

This is the time to draw closer to family, look out for our neighbours, and think of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Such major challenges bring out the best and the worst in people. We can only do what we can in our own circles and aim to manage the stress and upheaval in our own homes and communities. We are seeing tremendous examples of the generous Aussie spirit - restaurants delivering meals to the elderly, musicians creating online and on-verandah concerts to raise spirits, and people reaching out to others to share their resources and lend a helping hand.

I can only advise our readers and advertisers to keep up with official channels of information, don’t panic, and do what’s right for your family.

Our cover depicts the totally enviable and wonderfully Zen Elsa Pataky, Spanish born model, actor, producer, author, mum of three (wife of Chris ‘Thor’ Hemsworth) and fitness fanatic, and Byron Bay local.

In her latest project ‘Strong, How to Eat, Move and Live With Strength and Vitality’ Elsa shares secrets to good health, energy, staying strong in the face of life’s challenges.

“Just trying to start doing little things. Even if it’s 15 minutes a day or whatever time you get,” she said. Great advice!

Among the delectable recipes and fitness tips, fashion and expert health advice in this issue, we have timely insight from the CSIRO Health and Well-being psychologist about staying active, managing self-isolation and building resilience.

Australians are a hardy lot and we will overcome this pandemic as we have banded together to rise up again from fires, floods and other setbacks. We are all in this together.

Stay strong.

Katex

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Recipes 56 The Fast Low-Carb Kickstart Plan 58 12WBT Low-carb Solution 60 Easy Keto Dinners 62 Strong 64 A Year of Simple Family Food 66 Nourishing You

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Features 8 Building resilience during isolation

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18 Kids’ online safety in the spotlight 20 Dentists: consider them part of your self-care routine 28 Cover Story – Elsa Pataky 32 In My Showroom – Fashion doyenne Liz Clift 34 Haydn Visentin – How I lost 42 kilograms and regained my fitness and health 44 Iridology - Shakti Selwood

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48 Weight gain and ‘The Change’ 53 New generation satisfying supplement 68 Meating of Minds – Mince made of legumes

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SLIM Experts

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30 Dr Ben Anderson Cardiothoracic Surgeon reveals the lifestyle changes for a health heart

10 Target Your Goals 11 Bite Size

36 Dr Jason Free Bariatric Surgeon sheds light on research into obese people attaining a normal weight

22 Beauty Basics 25 Work-It! Activewear Hit the gym or the street in style.

40 Dr Drew Cronin Plastic Surgeon reveals the surgical options dealing with excess skin after bariatric surgery 42 Dr Andrew Letchford Orthopaedic Surgeon explains the advantages of robotic-assisted surgery 46 Dr Andrew Cary Obstetrician & Gynaecologist demystifies Menopause management 54 Dr Jane Chapman The Gut is the gateway to health

38 Books We Love 39 Films We Love

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49 WIN with SLIM - Competitions 71 Test Drive - Shelley Craft Ambassador for Gold Coast Jaguar Land Rover 72 Socials 78 Subscription 80 Inspiration Verbatim

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colleague or join some fun groups on the staff intranet. Staying connected doesn’t have to be an arduous task – think small!

Short-term: Outside of work, lean on your usual community.

Everyone is in the same boat right now, so reach out and say hi. Across social channels we’re seeing people connect in creative ways to hold virtual dance parties, dinner dates, movie nights and book clubs.

There are lots of innovative options – find what works for you.

Long-term: Set up a group chat with your family.

Make some channels rules like ‘no messaging after 10pm’ or ‘COVID-19 freezone’ and enjoy the informal conversation that will evolve. You’ll discover a new family dynamic and connection.

By Louise Jeckells, CSIRO

Self-isolating: Building resilience in uncertain times SELF-ISOLATING DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE ALONE. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN WORK TOGETHER EVEN WHILE STAYING APART. We know the uncertainty of this time is not helping anyone. In reality, we’ve experienced a few unprecedented events this year already. Fiona Martin, a registered psychologist in the CSIRO Health and Wellbeing team, shares her professional advice on looking after your mental health if you’re working from home, self-isolating or just trying to maintain a normal routine.

We’re all in this together Firstly, this is happening to everyone.

This is a very unifying experience. If you’re feeling upset – know that others are feeling this too. Be kind and patient with your family, friends and peers. Not only are we dealing with this event but we’re navigating the rest of our lives at the same time.

Recognise what works for you Does leaning into the information help you make sense of the chaos? Or do you need to scale back on social media or news bulletins? Take a moment to understand what feels right for you. You don’t need to know everything about the current situation. Be clear with your family, friends or peers when something isn’t working. Once you understand what works for you, set your boundaries.

Short-term: Speak up with simple things like: • With everything going on, I’m not shaking hands right now • I’m choosing to stay home and limit my physical contact • How about we Skype or FaceTime instead of catching up?

Long-term: Boundaries are not restrictions– they are a form of communication.

• They allow others to understand us better. They are important in every type of relationship, even our relationship with social media. Know what you need and communicate it clearly.

Stay connected to your community When we work from home or are selfisolating, we start to feel disconnected from our peers or other important relationships in our lives. It can happen very slowly so make a plan to stay connected today. There is a range of great virtual working systems available to workplaces. Call your manager for a quick check-in each morning, set up a coffee date (physical or virtual) with a 10 slim magazine AUTUMN 2020

Create a routine and build on it Things can be very disruptive if you and your family are out of routine. You might have children at home, extra equipment around, or be unable to go to the gym.

Many people vouch for a routine to minimise feeling anxious. Your routine will consist of very ‘ordinary’ things.

Showering, brushing your teeth and eating breakfast are all part of your routine.

Short-term: Adjust it slightly to accommodate for social distancing but try to keep a daily routine.

Long-term: We all want to build better habits.

One way is to start including them into your daily routine. When you put bread in the toaster in the morning, drink two glasses of water while it toasts. Build small healthy habits into your existing routine.

The current situation can be challenging. There is support available: • Lifeline on 13 11 14 • Discuss your concerns with your GP, friends or family.

• Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to self-isolating and coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers a range of wellbeing advice.

1300 22 46 36 Beyondblue.org.au • The Department of Health’s Head to Health website provides links to trusted Australian online and phone supports, resources and treatment options.

Headtohealth.gov.au Source: blog.csiro.au

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Offering lunch, evening dining and everything in between, diners can expect classic recipes heroed by house-made pasta and authentic Italian dishes.

Also enjoy a range house-cured meats, fresh seafood, beautiful cheeses, traditional Italian wines, cocktails and, of course, the classic spritz.

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Mecca Bah provides a modern interpretation of Middle Eastern cuisine in a spectacular setting that will whisk you away on a journey of flavours. The restaurant serves dishes from across the Middle East, including Turkish kofte and pizzas, Arab cheeses, and Moroccan tagines. All food is served in the warm surrounds of the open-air eating house.

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At The Bavarian restaurant you can enjoy best of Bavaria, and the best of beer. Bringing you all the Bavarian food and beer you know and love but in a fast-casual, table service combination. You can enjoy quality food with endless options – featuring modern Bavarian classics you know and love – that all match perfectly with beer, and it’s all served fast and fresh, or takeaway.

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“If I could create my life exactly as I would like it to be, what would I choose?

Target your Goals THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS YOU SET WAY BACK WHEN HAVE NOT BEEN ACCOMPLISHED, AND LIKELY SET ASIDE WITH PROMISES TO PICK THEM UP AGAIN NEXT YEAR. ACCORDING TO A STUDY RELEASED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON, 92 PERCENT OF PEOPLE WHO SET GOALS DON’T ACHIEVE THEM.

With statistics that high, perhaps you are not the problem! Perhaps the very idea of setting goals sets people up for failure.

There are a lot of books written and lectures dedicated to the idea of goal setting as a way of improving your life.

The problem with this concept is that the original meaning of goal is “limit, obstacle or boundary”. If you are chasing a goal, you are unconsciously buying into the idea of creating limits and obstacles for yourself.

It’s also important to be aware that a goal is a constant invitation to judge yourself—including judgments about whether you’ve accomplished your goal yet and whether you’re working hard enough towards achieving it. Usually, when you judge yourself it blocks you from achieving what you desire.

If goals don’t work, then what? Should we all just resign to accept our lot in life and do the best with what we have?

That is one choice. But not the one I recommend.

HERE ARE MY TOP 3 TIPS ON CREATING THE LIFE YOU LOVE:

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Lose the Goals.

Set Targets

Targets are different than goals. For starters, a target doesn’t come from judging you. A target comes from looking at what would be fun for you rather than looking at what is wrong with you that you should change.

Another thing about targets is that when you are aiming for a target, what is commonly considered as “failure” just becomes feedback; it is information that can help you adjust your aim and come closer to your target next time. It’s a much healthier and more empowered way of viewing the inevitable twists and turns of life. Aim for your target and if you miss, it’s no big deal. You can just aim and shoot again.

Your Target 2. Define

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what it is you desire in your life? All too often we make choices based on what others tell us we should desire rather than taking a moment to ask, “If I could create my life exactly as I would like it to be, what would I choose? When you ask this question, you begin to have a sense of what you desire. You start to recognise what is fun for you. Use this information to define your targets.

Gratitude 3. Choose

Creating the life you love starts with gratitude. Rather than looking back and judging where you have decided you are not perfect, and making a firm decision to do or not do certain things, what if you took a moment to say thank you to you?

What if you acknowledged what you have chosen? What if you were grateful for what you have created and all the amazing things and people you have in your life?

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If you have tried to change something in your life by setting goals, if you are thinking of giving up on your dreams and settling for the status quo because what you have done so far hasn’t worked, don’t! Never give up, never give in and never quit. Set targets, choose gratitude for you and start living the life you love!

ABOUT DR DAIN HEER Dr Dain Heer is a joy seeking, reality-bending author, speaker and change-maker, renowned globally for his provocative views on life, consciousness and creation. He is the co-creator of Access Consciousness, a personal development modality practiced in more than 173 countries. For more than 20 years, Dr Heer has travelled the world, sharing his unique insights on relationships, money, body work, happiness and consciousness.

Originally trained as a chiropractor, he has developed a completely different approach to healing; empowering and inspiring people to tap into and recognise their own abilities and knowing. drdainheer.com

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PomPom Paddock, a family-owned Aussie company is disrupting the wellness space with simple, delicious and nutritious, plant-based products that promote health and wellbeing.

A little bit of this...

A little bit of that.

PomPom Paddock has launched its Cauliflower Flour Mix which will be followed shortly by Shake Your PomPom’s Pancake Mix- Shake & Pour and PomPom Paddock Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Bases.

All products are vegan-friendly, Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, GMO-Free, Free from artificial preservatives, flavours or colours. They are also approved by Coeliac Australia.

Cauliflower is rich in fibre, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and Vitamin C, just to name a few of the concentrated goodness you’ll get from their products. pompompaddock.com

Digestive-friendly milk alternative

your diet without leaving you feeling bloated or uncomfortable. Its nine essential amino acids set it apart from other plant milks in the market.

The gut friendly plant milk, Like Milk Unsweetened, is made from pea protein the first of its kind in Australia. Australia’s Own Like Milk Unsweetened is taking the health world by storm. It is the best alternative for a digestivefriendly way, being dairy free, to increase your daily protein with 8.3 grams per serving, 40 percent less fat per serve and only 0.2 grams of sugar. Like Milk was created to contain similar levels of the key nutrients of cow’s milk without triggering digestive distress.

Amino acids are important to consume as our bodies can’t make them. The profile helps the body with muscle development and wellbeing. Calcium is essential for bone health, and Like Milk offers this by being fortified with calcium. Like Milk is additionally fortified with phosphorus, Vitamins B2, B12, A and D. It is the ideal addition to anyone’s diet, offering long last health benefits. Like Milk Unsweetened is available at Australia’s leading supermarkets, Woolworths and Coles now.

The vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and soy-free alternative, adds more benefits to

No Dairy, No Problem Gelatissimo has expanded its vegan gelato range with two new vegan-friendly flavours, and another to follow.

The two new flavours, Caramel Mudcake and Triple Chocolate, have been carefully formulated with a combination of coconut and soy milk that result in a perfectly balanced and rich plantbased gelato. But dietary preferences aside, the flavours are so delicious that even the most experienced gelato connoisseur won’t mind that the dairy is missing.

Caramel Mudcake is a creamy vegan caramel gelato flavoured with caramelised sugar and loaded with actual chunks of golden-brown vegan Caramel Mudcake. Triple Chocolate is a rich chocolate gelato made using premium West African cocoa, sprinkled with vegan dark chocolate morsels and drizzled with a rich chocolate sauce and dusted with cocoa powder. gelatissimo.com.au 13 slim-magazine.com.au

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Magic Pill?

Fragrant oils Asriq has launched the ultimate all-in-one fragrance and moisturiser that combines perfume oils with naturally-derived ingredients designed to nourish the body.

Founder Ashleigh Sims was inspired to create Asriq after her travels to Egypt where she experienced souks lined with perfume oils. “I wanted to bring this concept back to Australia but infuse them with truly nourishing ingredients for the skin.

That’s how Asriq was born.”

The vegan-friendly formula is a refined combination of premium hero oils paired with the most beautiful aromas. Enriched with high levels of antioxidants, Vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as Omegas, this body oil not only provides nutrients for the skin, but also promotes hair and nail growth.

The cruelty free range currently boasts two beautiful fragrances:

Bondi and Luxor. Bondi is a blend of salty seas and succulent summer blooms, inspired by Bondi Beach itself. Luxor on the other hand exudes a seductive scent worthy of the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.

Asriq body oils will assist in overall hydration, skin tone and elasticity, whilst scenting the skin. Unlike perfume, which is made with alcohol that dries the skin, Asriq is designed to replenish the skin’s nutrients.

Asriq body oils contain an array of hero oils including Rosehip oil contains Provitamin A and is packed with essential fatty acids like Omega-3 and Omega-6.

Benefits include the reduction of scars, hyperpigmentation and skin inflammation. Asriq also features coconut oil and Vitamin E and fatty acid-packed Grape Seed Oil, among several others. RRP $12.99. asriq.com.au

Feed Your Face

Recent studies reveal the positive effect of plant-based antioxidants on cell ageing, and now, a new natural anti-ageing supplement proves that green tea and raw food actually do extend our life.

Known as “timeblock”, it contains a unique nutrient combination using extracts of green tea leaf tips, wheat grass and barley grass, and of algae, grape seeds, shiitake mushrooms, lycopene and tagetes (marigold) which help repair DNA damage and regenerate cells.

The plant-based product was developed by a Swiss research group and is manufactured in Germany. One daily dose of timeblock contains the active substances from approximately six kilograms of raw food products and three litres of green tea.

Timeblock is taken orally in the form of two capsules, the Day and Night Complex.

The nutrient concentrates have a variety of modes of action: During the day they increase body function processes and activate energy metabolism in each cell. The active substances in the evening capsule are designed to optimise hormone metabolism that is active at night and to promote cell division as well as detoxification and healing processes. timeblockaustralia.com

Advocates for a holistic lifestyle, Australian-owned and operated Clean & Pure has created an affordable, 100 percent natural, multi-use product that can potentially replace over $300 worth of daily skincare staples.

Considered a pot of skincare gold, the aptly named “Skin Nutrition” contains a nourishing mix of natural and organic ingredients, such as manuka beeswax, organic rosehip, avocado, papaya, cocoa, almond oil, unrefined shea butter, coconut oil, primrose, aloe vera, and calendula-enriched olive oil, to serve as an all-in-one ‘wonder balm’ to restore and rejuvenate hair, skin and nails.

Ideal for all skin types, including dry and sensitive, this vitamin-rich

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complex is fuelled by a nourishing cocktail of fatty acids, lipids and antioxidants, and improves the cellular integrity of skin while assisting with epidermal-firming, soothing, pigmentation lightning and hydration.

Clean & Pure’s Skin Nutrition serves as a daily face salve, lip balm, undereye treatment, facial mask, hair & brow tamer, cuticle softener, ointment for skin irritations, abrasions, sunburns, and stretch marks; as well as more cosmetic uses, such as a natural cheek highlight and lip primer.

Retailing for $14.95 (20g) and manufactured in Queensland, Clean & Pure’s Skin Nutrition is available globally at cpskin.com.au

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s s e n d o o G to Go Peanut butter lovers rejoice; Mayver’s has launched its two most popular peanut butters in 40 gram Goodness to Go snack sized serves.

Crunchy and Dark Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter now comes in Goodness to Go packs which include six of the 40 gram pots.

Like all Mayver’s natural peanut butters, the new mini pots are vegan and contain absolutely no added oil, sugar, gluten, dairy, cholesterol or hardened fats.

Leading dietitian Susie Burrell says “Mayver’s peanut butters are a nutrient rich food for busy, growing kids packed with good fats, protein,

magnesium and zinc and make the perfect addition to any afternoon tea to keep them full and satisfied until dinner time, and as an added bonus, no added sugar!

“The pots are delicious eaten as is, or to keep the kids interested, mix it up with different veggies and fruit for them to dip and dunk.”

The Goodness to Go range has also been designed with the environment in mind with each mini pot package made from high quality recyclable plastic. RRP $5. Goodness to Go pots are available at Woolworth Australia-wide mayvers.com.au

Ingredient decoder Local app Init aims to deliver full transparency when it comes to the food we eat and the products we buy. The free app has tapped into consumers’ increased desire for knowledge surrounding nutrition, ingredients and organic provenance of food, as well as cosmetics chemical composition.

It’s this hunger for transparency that drove Init co-founder, Tim Macdonald, to create a product that gives people a taste of what they’re really getting, beyond the marketing spin.

Treat your tummy Tummify is the new daily probiotic health shot that is suitable for the whole family. It is scientifically formulated to give you the perfect daily dose of probiotics designed to balance the good bacteria from the bad and maintain a healthy microbiome.

Tummify contains all the strength of a pharmaceutical-grade probiotic capsule but delivered in an organic, all-natural 65ml shot. It contains 13 strains of beneficial bacteria all packed into an all-natural, easy to drink shot. Formulated from 100 percent organic, fresh milk, there’s

are no powders and no nasties in this product. Kefir is a nature’s probiotic and one of the main ingredients. The kefir grains are first fermented and then enhanced with BB-12® which supports digestive health. Tummify is low in lactose and gluten-free, ensuring it is everything your tummy needs and nothing it doesn’t.

Best of all, Tummify has just 1.3 grams of sugar per shot compared to competitor products which have around 11 grams. Monk Fruit is the sweetener used in a very small quantity to add an amazing taste.

Multipacks containing five shots are $7.95. tummify.com 15 slim-magazine.com.au

“With Australia’s alarming obesity levels, coupled with people’s desire to do the right thing by themselves and their families when it comes to making healthier choices, this app is designed to empower consumers with choice – or as we like to think of it, it’s a dietitian in your pocket.

“Init takes the guess-work out of deciding what’s best for your body with a simple ‘traffic light’ approach and a more detailed breakdown of ingredients for those who can’t interpret product labels.”

The app works to simplify the often-confusing purchase cycle by showing a simple four stage colour-coded rating system of ‘bad’, ‘mediocre’, ‘good’ and ‘excellent’.

These are independently based on global nutrition guidelines. The app aims to provide a rating for all food and beauty products that are available in Australia.

Init can be downloaded for iOS and Android for free via init.app

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Active and attractive Busy mum of three, Kate Hewett took up cycling as a way to get some balance back into her life. But she struck one hurdle – the lack of choice in women’s cycling apparel!

Keep track She found the existing ranges “too masculine in design, tight fitting, far too short and ill-fitting”. Her solution was to design her own range, known as “Dink”, a collection of loose fitting, longer, flattering and feminine women’s cycling jerseys.

“The design was inspired by the artwork on the Mullum Mullum and Melba tunnels on Melbourne’s Eastlink Freeway. That, coupled with my love (and concern) for bees has resulted in this unique honeycomb design.” All fabrics, designs by artist Yvette Harbinson and makes are proudly 100 percent Australian. Best of all, Kate says Dink Design fabric has anti-bacterial properties so they don’t get stinky like the polyester gear on the market and some items are sun smart for protection. dinkdesign.com.au

Withings health monitoring devices are now compatible with Strava, the leading app for cyclists and runners, for several of its leading activity trackers including the Steel HR and Steel HR Sport.

Withings’ users are now able to sync all of their workouts and activity tracked by their wearables with their Strava account to view and monitor all of their rides, runs and levels in one location. The Strava logo will now also be displayed conveniently on the activity trackers’ screens for easy access.

Steel HR, Steel HR Sport are two of Strava’s designs that provide users with extensive activity and sleep tracking capabilities built into stylish wearable designs with long lasting battery lives. Through the new Strava integration, athletes, runners and cyclists alike can now visualise their activity levels and stats in one location, making it easier to understand how they are progressing and reaching their performance goals. withings.com and strava.com

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Salomon has earned strong street cred for creating some of the best performing road running shoes in the field. For 2020, Salomon has evolved their already successful Sonic shoes, introducing the Salomon Sonic 3 collection; the Accelerate, Balance, and the Confidence. Each model features Salomon’s Opti-Vibe technology to help runners save energy so they can run for longer.

To create Opti-Vibe, Salomon invested in a digitally-modelled human leg, muscles and all, in order to study biomechanics in a macro level. For Sonic 3, the Salomon biomechanics lab focused on dampening vibration and how shoes can help protect runners to reduce lower leg fatigue, and 16 slim magazine AUTUMN 2020

do so without sacrificing dynamic rebound.

Salomon biomechanics experts were able to confirm a 15 percent reduction in the vibration when compared to traditional running shoes, changing the shoe game forever.

Salomon’s newly developed Sonic Range are designed to match the stride of every runner. The Opti-Vibe technology in each shoe uses a unique combination of foams, one to damper, and the other to propel, which helps reduce fatigue-inducing vibrations at foot strike allowing you to focus on your pace as well as your Personal Best, and protect your joints and muscles from injury and running fatigue. salomon.com

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Bite Shake it up!

Eimele are new delicious meal replacement shakes that are a convenient on-the-go option. With no refined sugar, premium wholefood nutrition is provided in a 205-calorie controlled complete meal. Just add water. The shakes are high in plantprotein, fibre and healthy fats. Feel full while sugar cravings are reduced.

Available in Chocolate or Vanilla in a 55 gram sachet, at $5.99 per sachet or $41.95 per box of 7.

Available from Mr Vitamins stores and eimele.com

Electrolytes to the rescue Pioneering the use of electrolytes with fruit stem cell extracts, luxury Australian skincare brand, Enbacci has released its latest sheet masks containing the potent benefits of Swiss apples and French grapes.

Often found in sports drinks and known for replenishing the hydration of athletes, electrolytes are minerals that conduct electricity when mixed with water. As our face is susceptible to daily biological and environmental aggressors, including age, artificial cooling, and UV trauma, skin cells become less efficient at eliminating the by-products caused by these antagonists which in turn can leave us looking tired, dehydrated and depleted.

Enbacci sheet masks contain embryonic fruit stem cells which seek out and synthesise damaged receptors in the skin to help renew and repair damage from within.

Fuelled by potassium, each mask is designed to reverse skin damage by restoring normal cell function, hydration and radiance.

Available at enbacci.com and at Enbacci’s flagship store in Prahran Melbourne, each mask is made locally in Australia and available as a single unit (RRP $20) or in a pack of five (RRP $73).

Bio beauty

A for effort (and results) Considered the gold standard in skincare as the most studied anti-ageing ingredient, retinoic acid, the compound used in prescription grade Vitamin A, is admired for its ability to stimulate cell turnover and increase collagen production for fewer lines and wrinkles, smoother skin texture, and reduced acne and pustular rosacea.

ESK – Evidence Skincare was founded in 2012 by husband and wife team, Daniel Rubinstein and Dr Ginni Mansberg, and employs the expertise of Australian doctors, dermatologists and scientists to formulate their extensive range of locallymade cosmeceutical-grade skincare.

Once exclusive to medical practitioners, the range has been available direct to consumers since 2017.

ESK – Evidence Skincare introduces two varying strengths of retinal-based evening face serums, Ultimate A (0.06 percent) and Ultimate A+ (0.1 percent), as an effective, tolerable and scientifically-proven method of promoting new collagen production, combating acne and rosacea, and reducing the visual appearance of pigmentation, skin discolouration and unwanted skin texture.

Combining glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, to enhance the bioavailability of the retinal and improve skin exfoliation for increased cell turnover, Ultimate A and Ultimate A+ also contains Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) to help visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, even skin tone, remedy skin dullness, and improve skin barrier function by strengthening the epidermal surface from future environmental assault. eskcare.com

Bamboo-based tools that can break down within the soil of your own backyard are the brainchild of Nadia Eizadi, conscious beauty guru and owner of Bat Your Lash, an eco-friendly and sustainable beauty salon. With her Pandoo range, Nadia is challenging wastage in today’s beauty industry. She is encouraging consumers, makeup artists, salons, and beauticians to replace their plastic tools with a more eco-friendly, sustainable solution.

Pandoo has launched with three key products: Ear-Buds, Lip Applicators, and Mascara Wands all made from the super-powered plant, bamboo, a biodegradable, durable and naturally antibacterial and anti-fungal material that can break down within three months. Pandoo’s beauty tools are the first step in the right direction for a positive environmental change. pandoo.com.au 17 slim-magazine.com.au

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Funky protection Two Gold Coast mums with tween daughters devised the perfect range of leak-proof knickers, Mynickerbot to save their girls the worry of getting their periods at school, sleep over or at camp.

During the development process, they relied on technical advice on fabrics from the CSIRO, and after many prototypes, the input of fabric specialists and hundreds of fabric swatches, they launched two ranges and five styles to suit all preferences.

The Organic luxe range uses their trademarked “No Freak Technology”, a three-layered system in the gusset area.

This range is soft and stretchy and made with GOTS certified organic cotton. They come in light to heavy absorbency and include a cute cheeky style which is great for those “just in case days”.

The next range is the Sporty range, available in two styles for heavy and extra heavy protection – great for sleepovers or all day at sport. Once again, it uses the three-layered system in the gusset area to keep you dry and worry-free. mynickerbot.com

Shape up your Smile THERE’S A LOT OF BUZZ ABOUT DENTAL VENEERS TO ACHIEVE THAT HOLLYWOOD SMILE. HERE, THE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS AT THE WHITE BITE EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS OF PORCELAIN VENEERS.

Dental veneers are thin pieces of dental material that are bonded to the enamel of teeth to improve the cosmetic appearance (shape, size, colour, alignment, and position) of the teeth, and thus, your smile.

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain and composite resin (white filling material). Porcelain veneers have superior aesthetics and longevity compared to composite resin veneers, making them a popular treatment choice for patients seeking to enhance their smiles. Porcelain veneers last on average 10 to 17 years compared to composite resin veneers which last around three to five years.

The procedure takes two to three visits and involves preparing the teeth in an appropriate fashion to make enough room for the porcelain veneers, taking highly detailed impressions and selecting a shade for the new veneers. During the second appointment, the dentist removes the temporary veneers and bonds the porcelain veneers onto the teeth.

The result is a brilliant smile and renewed confidence.

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At The White Bite, the highly-trained dental professionals, led by Dr Konstantinos Kountouras (Dinos) are committed to maintaining your health and safety. They partner with local suppliers and laboratories that mirror their high standards and deliver 100 percent Australian-made restorations.

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Aimed at helping parents whose kids are struggling with skin irritations and disruptive conditions like eczema, Niki’s Natural Wipes are infused with all-natural ingredients, including Manuka Honey essence and organic Coconut Oil, which soothe nappy rash and other common skin issues.

The hypoallergenic wet wipes work to help maintain the pH of your baby’s bottom. Your baby’s delicate skin pH is its first line of

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GEL EXTENSION featuring mid-century florals and geometric designs, and now Berlei brings them to life in their latest Autumn Winter collection.

Available for a limited time only, Florence’s revered prints Maiden Hair, Japanese Floral and Spotted Floral are used across the Barely There (A-E cups) and Lift & Shape (D-G cups) bras, and matching underwear.

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ThinkUKnow

shines a light on kids’ online safety

THIS YEAR’S UPDATE OF THAT NATIONAL THINKUKNOW PROGRAM AIMS TO REDUCE THE IMPACT AND INCIDENCE OF ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN AUSTRALIA.

According to research by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE), only 21 percent of parents and carers think there is a likelihood that their child will be targeted by online child sexual exploitation.

The ThinkUKnow program, working together with the ACCCE, represents a holistic approach to fighting this crime,” she said.

That is despite 17,000 reports of online child sexual exploitation received by the ACCCE in 2019.

Their research also showed the issue of online child sexual exploitation remains stigmatised, with 21 percent of parents or carers feeling online child sexual exploitation is too “repulsive” or “sickening” to even think about.

Further findings highlighted that current preventative measures are reactive and inconsistent, with a need to provide effective education and awareness materials to families.

ThinkUKnow has launched its 2020 program update, based on ACCCEcommissioned research.

Australian Federal Police Manager ACCCE, Marina Simoncini said the research was an important step in understanding the current landscape in Australia in order to develop effective evidence-based prevention initiatives.

“Education and prevention play a critical role to counter the ever-increasing number of child exploitation reports received each year. Law enforcement can’t be everywhere at once.

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“By working closely with our partners across the Australian community, we aim to help parents and carers, and children, understand what to look out for, in the hope that we can reduce the amount of offences against children.”

The ThinkUKnow program is in its 11th year and is Australia’s first and only nationally-delivered, law enforcementled online child safety program, taking a whole-of-community approach to education and prevention through presentations to parents, carers, teachers and students. thinkuknow.org.au accce.gov.au

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The dentist is just the personal trainer for your teeth IT’S TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR DENTAL HEALTH.

By Emma Kent We’ve never been more health conscious than we are right now, with fitness and nutrition education and resources more accessible than ever. But many people are still neglecting a rather important area of their health without realising the repercussions. Our teeth are vital organs and we only get one adult set to last a lifetime, so proper care is essential.

It is very common to try and avoid visiting the dental office, and there are valid reasons as to why this occurs.

Any negative childhood experiences correlate directly to apprehension in adulthood, and for those who seriously neglect checkups or treatment for years, the cost of repairing the damages can sometimes be expensive. No one really wants to make that appointment after picturing a timely session of pain, and then have to foot the bill afterwards.

The good news is that modern dentistry is vastly different to 20 years ago. It became apparent that there was a huge gap in the market for a dental office that was genuinely conscious of how we feel, so now it is fast becoming the industry standard.

New technology is constantly being released specifically to benefit the patient in terms of pain management,

a good idea to do your research, pay attention to word of mouth, and then have a consultation to see if the dentist is a good fit for you. It is never wise to leave it until severe tooth pain to try and secure a last-minute appointment wherever you can. Building a long-term relationship with your practitioner will help you to feel at ease in the chair.

Aside from physical pain, there is also the financial suffering that dentistry is infamous for; but many health funds offer worthwhile benefits that you may not even be aware of. Most offices have affordable payment plans, and there is now even ZipPay for medical treatments, so do not be afraid to ask for your options.

Aside from the aesthetic benefits, there are also more serious problems that can be underlying. The Australian Dental Association states that head and neck cancers are the 7th most common cancer in Australia and encourages every person, including those who have no or little remaining teeth, to have

Building a long-term relationship with your practitioner will help you to feel at ease in the chair. efficiency and time-saving, and diagnoses identification. The design of the Trios Intraoral scanner has almost eradicated the need for the less than pleasant sticky mouth molds.

All dentists are different. They all learn the same anatomy and methods, but like any profession, not all are as passionate, meticulous or as kind as others. It is

a comprehensive oral exam at least annually. (ADA Federal Council, 2019.)

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Reputable offices will only want to address cosmetic concerns after practical concerns have been improved. If you know you clench, snore, have cavities, gaps, overbite, underbite, installing big white veneers is not your first step.

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Ask for a printed treatment plan and cost breakdown. Try a few different offices to make an informed decision on who you feel is going to suit your needs.

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Investing in a quality electric toothbrush, the right toothpaste for you, and improving your flossing game now will feel considerably better than the problems you can develop down the track. It is never too late to start, even if you currently have issues.

dentist resulted in being referred to a specialist, after the doctor noticed signs that she was unable to detect herself.

“Many oral problems don’t have any symptoms, and one of the reasons that head and neck cancer is so deadly is because people don’t get regular exams.”

Make it part of your self-care to commit to your dental health this year and get ready to smile with confidence.

For more information on locating a dentist, insurance, and health enquiries visit ada.org.au

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Raw and pure Boutique skincare brand, RAWKANVAS was founded by Simona Valev and Shannon Lacey who share common passions and goals when it came to skincare and the connection between beauty, health and nature.

SLIM’S PICK OF THIS SEASON’S BEST BEAUTY BUYS.

Banish redness with Skin to Die For Redness-Reducing Treatment Primer from Peter Thomas Roth. This sheer shade-adjusting treatment primer helps visibly neutralise and correct the look of redness and uneven skin tone instantly, while providing powerful long-term benefits.

Formulated with breakthrough ingredients that include potent plant extracts Centella Asiatica, Blue Water Lily, Licorice Root and Chamomile to help comfort and diminish the look of a red, irritated complexion, plus Niacinamide, Adenosine and Glycerin to leave skin appearing even-toned, smooth and moisturised. RRP $59. sephora.com.au

The award-winning RAWKANVAS skincare collection includes all your daily basics, plus a collection that is uniquely formulated to target and address skin concerns. The unique blends deliver high-quality natural, vegan, cruelty-free and aromatic ingredients, all brought to life with aromatic scents and beautiful natural colours. rawkanvas.com

Hair tech

l Colourcftuion colle Graffiti Collection Lip Paints are an ultra-shiny gloss formula that provides high-impact colour like a lipstick, with the lasting power of a lip stain. Enriched with a special blend of hydrating oils, including coconut, almond, and macadamia, and ultra-rich mango, cupuacu and cocoa butters to keep lips soft, supple and super-hydrated. The unique two-sided applicator means smooth and precise application. Available in four high octane colours: Don’t Panic, No Limit, Rebel and Past Curfew. RRP $25 modelrocklashes.com/cosmetics

“We wanted to provide high-quality, effective, aromatic and colourful skincare,” they say. “We wanted to represent beauty, health and nature and encourage this connected lifestyle: good skincare, taking care of your health, and utilising nature as an abundant source. So, we researched, we aligned ourselves with professionals to bring our formulation concepts to life, we tested and retested, and here we are!”

The newest hair repair technology is here in the form of Khairpep and its range of Transforme leave-in treatments. These products serve to permanently repair hair that has been stressed or damaged from chemical processes like colouring, bleaching, straightening and perming.

Based on the K18Peptide – a long chain peptide that can enter the hair and bind to the inner structure of the cortex – Khairpep Transforme returns strength and elasticity to hair, making it healthier and stronger. And amazingly, the K18Peptide will not wash out even with daily shampooing.

KhairPep Transforrme Masque RRP $85, Serum RRP$85 and Masque Program RRP $35. luxbc.com.au

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Looking good and feeling great about your own reflection has never been more important. Whether you are looking to banish those stubborn kilograms or embrace life beyond the lines with the latest advances in anti-wrinkle treatments and dermal fillers, you are in safe hands at our cosmetic and laser clinic.

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MUSCLE UP The Upside is launching a new men’s range, but has a foundation range of men’s gym gear that promotes ideal movement with its 4-way stretch fabric. By moving with you instead of adding additional resistance to your training, this material helps you perform your best, every session. theupside.com

BAG IT BIG MUSCLE TANK, RRP $89.

Fila has your gym-to-street rotation sorted! This Fila Sprinter 19-inch Sport Duffel Bag, available in purple or teal boasts durable ripstop fabric to keep contents secured, and ventilated mesh side pockets maintain a fresh air flow when transporting gym gear and work clothes.

RRP $47.97 + delivery. amazon.com.au

MEN SENTIALS MALO MEN’S HOLLETT PERFORMANCE TANKOCEAN RRP $54

IT’S TIME TO GET SERIOUS ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS. LOOK THE PART, PLAY THE PART. HERE ARE OUR PICKS FOR THE BEST GEAR FOR GUYS GETTING ACTIVE. AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS COLOURS. RRP $190.

CROSSFIT COMPANION MALO MEN’S ARVO SHORT SLATE CAMO RRP $69

SUNINSPIRED Malo Republic is an active wear company that aspires to reach a broader audience and embrace a variety of sports and active pursuits.

With roots in Noosa and Southern California, the brand draws on surf and triathlon culture with an extensive range of funky apparel for women and men. Best of all, for every item you buy, their “Buy One-Give One” program donates similar gear to organisations that support kids’ fitness. malorepublic.com

Combining performance with all-day wearability, the new Reebok Nano 9 is the product of global input from avid CrossFitters. The Stretch Flexweave® upper delivers a locked-in fit, and a midfoot support cage provides stability for heavy lifting days. Responsive cushioning offers comfort for run-heavy WODs. reebok.com.au

HYDRATION SENSATION The Waters Co BMP Waterman Mini in Black is the portable solution to having safe drinking water on the go. Containing activated carbon, calcium carbonate, coral, silica, bio ceramics and magnets, this bottle re-mineralises and ionises ordinary tap water while filtering out chlorine, heavy metals, bacteria and up to 99 percent of fluoride. A compact size and lightweight, this bottle is perfect for hiking, sports, travel, in-flight, gym, camping, school and work. Replacement filter cartridges come in a 3-Pack, each with a lifespan of up to 400 litres or three months. RRP $79.95. nourishedlife.com.au 26 slim magazine AUTUMN 2020

MALO LITTLE BIT LONGER SHORTS, SAGEBRUSH RRP $64 AND MALO RACERGIRL BRA, SAGEBRUSH RRP $59

GET PHYSICAL In its first ever Aussie collaboration, H&M has teamed up with PE Nation to present a collection of affordable and sustainable athleisure wear. All the clothes in the collection, including skirts, track pants, swimwear and accessories, are made with at least 50 percent or more sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester. hm.com/au/1151-pe-nation-x-hm

MALO PEDAL PUMPERS, NANTUCKET BLOOM RRP $69 AND MALO SUNSHINE BRA, NANTUCKET / PINK RRP $69

WORK IT HIT THE GYM OR THE STREET IN STYLE.

MALO CORE CROP WITH PHONE POCKET, BLACK BLOOM RRP $69 & MALO ON THE RUN 7/8 TIGHTS, BLACK BLOOM RRP $99

GEAR FOR GOOD New season’s delights from MALO Republic will let the sun shine in year round, with a tropical palette and donation to a good cause. With their “Buy One | Give One” program, every time you make a purchase of performance wear from MALO Republic, they will donate a similar youth item (performance top or bottom) to one of their partner organisations.

For information, visit malorepublic.com.au/pages/ buy-one-give-one-the-malo-mission

TRAIL BLAZING Inspired by the trail running community, the Salomon Sense Ride 3 combines the fit and feel of a road running shoe in a package built to handle technical terrain off-road.

The new Sense Ride 3 features ample cushioning and Salomon’s OptiVibe vibration-reduction technology for protection. For extra grip, the shoe is also packed with trail-specific features including anti-debris mesh, a ground filter and a grippy Contagrip® outsole. salomon.com.au

AVAILABLE IN BOTH MEN’S AND WOMEN’S AND IN VARIOUS COLOURS. RRP $239.99.

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Menopause and weight gain MENOPAUSE IS USUALLY A CAUSE OF MANY CONCERNS AMONG WOMEN. ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT IS THE FEAR OF WEIGHT GAIN. IN FACT, IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT OBESITY AND METABOLIC SYNDROME ARE FOUND IN WOMEN IN THIS PERIOD OF THEIR LIFE THREE TIMES MORE OFTEN THAN BEFORE MENOPAUSE.

There are a lot of myths – women are not sure whether obesity is associated with menopause per se, or perhaps with “hormonal therapy”? Is weight gain inevitable, something to which one should be reconciled, or is it the result of negligence in the areas of diet and physical activity?

A lot of distressing symptoms in a woman’s life appear during menopause, such as hot flashes, mood disorders, sleep disturbances, and recurring infections of the urogenital tract.

Moreover, a lot of metabolic problems emerge at this time – increase in body weight, insulin resistance, and glucose and lipid metabolism disturbances. In

consequence, the risk of development of Type-2 diabetes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular and oncological diseases increases.

Obesity should be seen as one of the most important disturbances associated with the menopause, being not only a medical but also a social and economic problem. The incidence of obesity in the United States among women prior to menopause is 65 percent, and among women following menopause is almost 74 percent.

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particularly in the gluteal and femoral regions. At menopause there is a rapid fall in oestrogen levels, leading to an increase in body weight, unfortunately usually in the form of central obesity (fat inside the abdominal cavity). It is estimated that postmenopausal women had an almost five-fold higher risk of developing abdominal obesity and associated diabetes compared to premenopausal subjects.

Central obesity has a much higher association with medical problems related to obesity, particularly diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. In addition, weight gain in midlife contributes to other health risks including cancer, arthritis, mood disorders, and sexual dysfunction.

Fear of obesity associated with menopause widely expressed among women seems to be justified.

Observations confirm a high prevalence of weight gain and higher risk of many diseases related to obesity, especially cardiovascular events and cancers, in this period of a woman’s life.

Do oestrogens affect appetite?

It is well known that fat tissue, particularly in obese subjects, is the source of many hormones, one of the most important of them is leptin. Its levels reflect the volume of fat mass.

Leptin inhibits appetite, acting centrally in the brain. It has been demonstrated that oestrogens increase the activity of leptin action, therefore helping with appetite suppression. At menopause when there is a rapid decrease in oestrogen, subsequently there is much less appetite restriction.

Moreover, activity of ghrelin – the strongest hunger producing hormones produced in the stomach, (but also produced locally in the hypothalamus) – is partially blocked by oestrogens.

Pre-menopause, oestrogen therefore aids to reduce appetite. It can be assumed that the rapid decline in levels of oestrogen would contribute significantly to an increase in appetite.

Because we lose muscle mass with age, we burn fewer calories at rest and also when we exercise. Couple these changes with moving less, and you have a recipe for weight gain. This explains why you may gain weight with the same diet and exercise routine that previously worked for you.

When indicated, menopausal hormone therapy can be considered to manage bothersome menopausal symptoms, however there is no evidence that hormone therapy works as a treatment for obesity in post-menopausal women.

Hormonal therapy is not recommended for prevention of chronic disease or prevention or management of weight gain.

Undoubtedly, weight gain during menopause is common. It is largely due to hormonal changes that take place at this time. However, also other factors should be taken into account. These include genetic as well as environmental factors, among which lifestyle changes (unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity), illness, certain medications, and other factors should be mentioned.

Ageing itself is associated with decrease in lean body (muscle) mass, which decreases the metabolic rate, potentially increasing the body’s ability to accumulate fat tissue.

Ageing is also associated with decrease in physical activity, which may be subtle and therefore not easily perceived by the individual.

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Fear of obesity associated with menopause widely expressed among women seems to be justified.

Observations confirm a high prevalence of weight gain and higher risk of many diseases related to obesity, especially cardiovascular events and cancers, in this period of women’s life.

For more information about how we can assist you with your weight-loss goals, please contact us at Surgery Gold Coast clinic.

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SPANISH-BORN ACTRESS, MODEL AND MUM OF THREE, ELSA PATAKY IS LIVING A CHARMED LIFE, THE QUINTESSENTIAL BEACH LIFESTYLE AT BYRON BAY, MARRIED TO MOVIE STAR AND HEARTTHROB, CHRIS “THOR” HEMSWORTH, AND INSPIRING OTHERS WITH HER QUEST FOR WELL-BEING THROUGH NUTRITION AND EXERCISE.

Photography: Georges Antoni and Georgia Gold

Born and raised in Madrid, Elsa Lafuente Medianu changed her name to Elsa Pataky in honour of her maternal grandmother, Rosa Pataky.

Working as a model and in Spanish stage and TV productions, Pataky graced the covers of high-profile European and US titles as diverse as Elle, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and Maxim – one of the few models who could so comfortably adapt to all of them.

After relocating to the US, Pataky found success with several film roles and is probably best known for her as Elena Neves in The Fast and the Furious franchise.

She met Australian actor Chris Hemsworth in early 2010 and by the end of the year they married. Three children followed, India Rose and twins, Tristan and Sasha.

Before Chris Hemsworth, Pataky dated American actor and Oscar winner, Adrien Brody, who famously bought her a 19th ‘castle’ in upstate New York for her 31st birthday in 2007. Despite reams of celebrity magazine pages devoted to the couple’s domestic bliss and considerable decorating prowess, they broke up in 2009, paving the way for a change in direction and entire life path for Pataky.

Far from the stereotype of movie stars cloistered in the Hollywood Hills, Pataky and Hemsworth lead a chilled existence in Byron, mingling with the locals, surfing and regular yoga sessions on the sublime stretches of sand.

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Despite their idyllic, Instagram-able lives, Pataky insists they’re just like everyone else, with the same ups and downs.

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In an interview with Hello! Magazine, the 43-year-old said their marriage, like most people’s, needed as much work as you would dedicate to any worthwhile pursuit, professional or personal.

“Chris and I got married very quickly, we had children very early, so we’ve thrown every possible challenge at our marriage.

A marriage is constant work because that initial infatuation dies down over the years and you both have to work the rest of your lives to keep the love alive.

“Nothing is as easy and perfect as it looks,” she continued. “We have to work at being a couple like everyone else. As much effort as you put into your work, you have to put into your marriage and into being a dad and a mum.”

A life-long devotee of yoga, Pilates and the health benefits of the beachside lifestyle, Pataky has made the leap into the role of author, candidly sharing her philosophy that building strength through cultivating the mind, body and diet is key to achieving ultimate health and vitality in her book, “Strong”.

In its beautifully photographed pages, she shares simple ways to overcome mind-traps and other challenges; tips on managing cravings and sore muscles; her favourite high-intensity exercise circuits that can be done in the comfort of your own home with minimal equipment; straightforward and sensible nutrition advice to support your fitness program and fuel your body; and delicious, healthy recipes.

“My goal is to live life fully – to thrive, not just survive. I do that by exercising daily, eating healthy foods and keeping my mind active. I could not imagine my life without exercise. For me, it is the glue that holds everything together: my health, my happiness, my relationship.”

Her own routine consists of strength training at least twice a week, yoga or Pilates three or four times a week, and, lately, practicing Muay Thai, (Thai Boxing) which she picked up from Chris. The couple spends plenty of time training together, and enjoying pastimes they each love, which is important for maintaining motivation.

“This is why I wanted to learn Chris’ favourite sport – surfing. Not only would we have more things to do together, but it was a great challenge for me.

“In turn, I have introduced Chris to two of my favourite activities: horse riding

My goal is to live life fully – to thrive, not just survive.

I do that by exercising daily, eating healthy foods and keeping my mind active. I could not imagine my life without exercise.

For me, it is the glue that holds everything together: my health, my happiness, my relationship.

and motorbiking. Now he also loves them, which means we have even more opportunities to have fun together.”

The kids are not left behind either, joining their famous parents for exercise on the beach, a dip in the ocean and even mini weights. “I get the kids to come train with me and I give them tiny weights – it becomes something interesting for them as well.”

Pataky is an enthusiastic proponent of yoga, saying it made a “big difference to her body” and was instrumental in returning to fitness after the birth of her children.

“It’s also for your mind. At the end you have that moment of laying down and five minutes kind of like a meditation.

I think that’s really important for your brain and to come down. To create a strong body, you have to start with a strong mind. You have to decide that you want to make a change in your life.”

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Pataky also credits yoga with “styling” her muscles and giving her a leaner appearance. Naturally, Pataky favours the Mediterranean diet, heavy on vegetables, fruits, legumes, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

“I don’t believe anything about diets, like quick diets that you do before summer.

Those miracles don’t exist,” she said.

Instead it’s Mediterranean-inspired meals every day for herself and her family, as fresh and organic as possible.

As for her beauty regimen, the 43-year old has a range of simple staples she swears by.

Speaking to beauty website, Gritty Pretty, Elsa said there are five products she can’t live without: Swisse’s multivitamin; Creme De La Mer Moisturising Cream (which she shares with Chris); Luma On The Glow Highlighter in Bronze Voyage – a $29.95 highlighter for creating a ‘glowy’ look for photos; Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation and Dior J’Adore Perfume.

At the recent launch of L’Oreal Paris’ new Botanicals Fresh Care range, based on an ethos of sustainability, Pataky was asked the eternal question about how she balances the competing responsibilities of career, husband, motherhood and the needs of her three kids.

She answered with her refreshing honesty and back-to-basics wisdom: “I think it’s just, as we say, taking time for yourself. It’s very important. As hard as it is, I want to be 100 percent a mum.

I haven’t had a pedicure in two years! I think I should get time for me.”

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Healthy Hearts

YOUR HEART IS A HOLLOW MUSCULAR ORGAN, ABOUT THE SIZE OF YOUR CLENCHED FIST. IT PUMPS BLOOD AROUND THE BODY, DELIVERING OXYGEN TO EVERY ORGAN AND CELL. Heart disease is Australia’s leading single cause of death, with 18,590 deaths attributed to heart disease in Australia in 2017, according to the Bureau of Statistics. Heart disease kills one Australian every 28 minutes.

Diseases under the heart disease umbrella include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects you’re born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

The term ‘heart disease’ is often used interchangeably with the term ‘cardiovascular disease’. Cardiovascular disease generally refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina) or stroke.

90 percent of Australians have at least one risk factor for heart disease. The more risk factors for coronary heart disease you have, the greater your chance of developing it. The good news is that for most risk factors, you can do something about them.

Risks you can control including smoking, cholesterol, high blood pressure, being inactive, diabetes, being overweight, and an unhealthy diet.

High blood pressure – or hypertension – means that your blood pressure is consistently higher than the recommended level.

High blood pressure is not usually something that you can feel or notice, but over time if it is not treated, your heart may become enlarged making your heart pump less effectively. This can lead to heart failure. Having high blood pressure increases your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.

It’s very important to get your blood pressure checked regularly, and if it’s persistently high it needs to be controlled.

If you are diagnosed with high blood, your doctor is likely to encourage you to make some lifestyle changes to help reduce it. This may include increasing your physical activity, losing weight, reducing the salt in your diet, cutting down on alcohol and eating a balanced, healthy diet.

Keeping your heart healthy, whatever your age, is the most important thing you can do to help prevent and manage heart disease.

Risks you can’t control include age, gender – men are at higher risk of heart disease, while women’s risk grows and maybe equal to men after menopause; ethnic background and family history.

Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the arteries. This pressure enables the heart to pump blood around the body.

High blood pressure is often termed the ‘silent killer’ as it usually doesn’t present any symptoms. The only way to know whether you have high blood pressure is to have it measured regularly.

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DR BEN ANDERSON MBBS BMedSci FRACS Director Gold Coast Cardiothoracic Unit John Flynn Hospital VMO Gold Coast Private, Pindara and Tweed District Hospitals Tel: 07 5598 0789 heartsurgerygoldcoast.com.au By improving your lifestyle, including your diet and level of fitness, you can minimise your risk of getting cardiovascular disease. Even if you have two or more risk factors, you can still make changes that will reduce your chances of developing heart problems.

Taking care of your greatest asset together.

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Suite 501, Level 5, John Flynn Medical Centre, Inland Drive, Tugun Qld 4224

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IN MY SHOWROOM

Carolina Herrera. My absolute favourite for wearable everyday has to be hands down Ralph Lauren.

WHAT ARE THE FUNDAMENTAL PIECES WE SHOULD INCLUDE IN OUR WARDROBES? Crisp white shirt, blue jeans, navy blazer, white, camel and black pants, assorted Ts and knit tops.

FASHION DOYENNE AND BOUTIQUE MAVEN, LIZ CLIFT HAS BEEN THE AUTHORITY ON COUTURE FOR MANY DECADES. HERE, LIZ SHARES HER RENOWNED EYE FOR STYLE AND UNIQUE APPROACH TO FASHION FUNDAMENTALS. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN FASHION AND RETAIL? I started designing and making my clothes at 15. Inundated with orders from boutiques and won my first fashion awards at 17. Opened my first retail store on the Isle of Capri when I was 20. It was called Liz Brough Designs.

WHAT IS YOUR APPROACH TO FASHION - IS IT FUN, THEATRE, FUNCTIONAL OR ALL OF THESE? Karl Lagerfeld was my tutor when I studied in Paris, he advised me to always retain a sense of humour in my designs.

Make people happy when they look at your designs. Functional is essential.

HOW HAS YOUR BRAND/BUSINESS EVOLVED OVER THE YEARS? Having worked in every facet of the fashion industry, I have taken a lot of twists and turns.

I designed couture gowns for celebrities, wardrobes for movies, costumes for stage shows, Rocky Horror Show being one. My ranges have sold throughout Australia and in four states in the USA. Adaptation is the key. Due to the financial crisis in the 80s, I had to

push the reset button and I moved into uniforms for luxury hotels and resorts.

Now back to designing again, I specialise in reversible clothing and retailing from my Bundall showroom.

WHO HAS BEEN YOUR MENTOR OR INSPIRATION? On the Gold Coast definitely multiaward winning designers Ivy Hassard, Helene Walder and Paula Stafford. They were all instrumental in my career and success.

WHAT IS YOUR MAIN PREREQUISITE FOR CHOOSING THE COLLECTIONS YOU SELECT FOR YOUR BOUTIQUE? Most importantly I buy with my clients in mind. The ranges I have are exclusive to me in Australia.

They have to be functional, drip dry or non-crush, easy to care for and to pack. They must be unique. My clients constantly tell me they are stopped and complimented on.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ENDURING BRANDS YOU ADORE TO THIS DAY? Definitely Thierry Mugler in the 80s and 90s. Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, 34 slim magazine AUTUMN 2020

For evening basic black dress, black evening pants either skinny legs with black crystals or chiffon culottes, crystal embossed tops, black patent high heels, pearl necklace, assorted scarves and designer belts.

FOR TRANS-SEASONAL ITEMS, WHAT ARE YOUR MUST-HAVES? Blazer, leather jackets, Chanel style jacket, ¾ sleeve Ts, sweaters to drape around shoulders and assorted scarves, plus black and blue jeans.

WHAT ABOUT FOR TRAVEL? Quick trips for a week or less I travel light: two black pants, one for day and one for evening, blue jeans, three day tops, two evening tops, black leather jacket, perfect for day or night, patent black high heels, casual flat shoe. For a cruise I take three changes a day and multiple shoes. I go all out! Especially my Sans Souci reversible travel range.

WHAT CAN WOMEN EXPECT TO FIND AT YOUR SHOWROOM IN BUNDALL? Unique international designer labels exclusive to me in Australia. Diverse range of separates, dresses and cocktail wear, suitable for 18 years upwards, sizes XS- 2XL. My speciality is creating travel collections. I can tell as soon a client walks in the door what will suit them, then we have fun!

Liz Clift International, 2/18 Strathaird Rd, Bundall Tel: 0402 842 434 lizcliftinternational.com

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BEFORE

AFTER

How I lost 42kg and regained my health HADYN VISENTIN SHARES HIS PATH TO WEIGHT-LOSS NAME: HADYN VISENTIN AGE: 47 OCCUPATION: FIRE FIGHTER FAMILY: TWO KIDS HEIGHT: 173CM CURRENT WEIGHT: 82KG HEAVIEST WEIGHT: 127KG DAY OF SURGERY WEIGHT: 118KG

How many kilos did you lose?

42kgs What was your relationship with food?

Loved it. I ate it to fill the void of loneliness.

What motivated you to go on your weight-loss journey?

I gained weight because I was depressed and eating was comfort. Like a lot of people, I ate whatever I wanted thinking it would make me happier. My kids definitely motivated me to lose the weight, and my lagging performance on the fireground.

My kids are 10 and 17. I’m a single dad and I enjoy doing things so I have to keep up with them. My son is a volunteer firey as well, so I can’t let him overtake me on the fireground! Last fire season being as busy as it was, I wanted to take measures to lose the weight and it’s just as well I did! This year was the busiest on record.

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My kids are happy to have their fun dad back and my dog’s happy too because she gets walked all the time now!

What made you decide on weightloss surgery and which procedure was the right one for you?

I had seen the results of the sleeve gastrectomy procedure and decided to get busy living or continue dying.

I found I had more energy, no aching knees, a complete new lease on life, and in my professional life.

My kids are happy to have their fun dad back and my dog’s happy too because she gets walked all the time now!

How long had you battled with weight issues?

Five years. I found myself giving in to temptation and eating whatever I felt like as a reward and a way to ease the pain of splitting up with my partner.

What health problems did you face as a result?

Sore knees, extreme fatigue at fires, couldn’t pick my daughter up because it’d hurt and my balance was all over the place. Then there was the fact that my self-esteem was at an all time low. I felt and looked terrible.

Post-surgery, what have been some of the challenges?

None. I’ve had very few incidents where I’ve bought food back up. If anything, it’s the desire to still want bad food, but that’s manageable with good choices, exercise and keeping busy.

What are some of the benefits?

You simply can’t eat the bad food.

You learn quickly how your intake is very different. You immediately get an uncomfortable feeling as soon as you’ve swallowed something that’s not going to work.

What are the improvements in your lifestyle as a result of your weight-loss?

Much more improved on the fire ground – a lot more stamina and energy. I feel like I’m a better father taking my kids everywhere with me, 37 slim-magazine.com.au

sharing the fun keeping up with them, and going on a cruise once a year.

What is your response to people who look at weight-loss surgery as “the easy road” to weight-loss?

What’s wrong with the easy road?

You take a shorter trip to the supermarket if there’s one available to save time.

Life’s short; this procedure saves years of training and diet struggles which statically fail. At my age and stage, it’s been a total new lease on life and my self-esteem.

Any regrets?

No. 100 percent no. My advice to others is don’t wait, categorically do not wait! See the experts as they will explain everything.

There was nothing unexpected about my recovery it was by the book and close to a year on, there’s no turning back at all. One of my colleagues has just had it done and I am looking forward to supporting him through his recovery as well.

Slim to none WHAT’S THE PROBABILITY OF AN OBESE PERSON ATTAINING NORMAL BODY WEIGHT?

The chances of an obese person being able to attain a healthy weight are incredibly low, and they get even lower once a person reaches the point of severe obesity. These findings, which were the result of a 2015 study looking at data from UK health records, suggest that by focussing on simple diet and exercise, current weight management programs just aren’t working when it comes to obesity.

The researchers from King’s College London, found that an obese man has a 1 in 210 chance to get himself to a healthy body weight, which becomes a 1 in 1,290 chance if he’s severely obese. For women, being obese means they have a 1 in 124 chance of attaining a healthy body weight, or a 1 in 677 chance if they have severe obesity.

According to lead researcher, they drew a sample of individuals aged 20 years and older from the United Kingdom’s Clinical Practice Research Datalink from 2004 to 2014, then analysed data for 76,704 obese men and 99,791 obese women (excluding participants who received bariatric surgery.)

They found that with diet and exercise regimes alone, the chances of an obese person getting their weight to normal (BMI 25) was: If BMI 30-35: 1 in 210 for men and 1 in 124 for women; If BMI 35—40: 1 in 701 for men and 1 in 430 for women; If BMI 40-45: 1 in 1290 for men and 1 in 677 for women.

The annual probability of achieving just a 5 percent weight reduction was 1 in 8 for men and 1 in 7 for women.

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These findings raise questions concerning whether current obesity treatment frameworks, grounded in weight management programs accessed through primary care, may be expected to achieve clinically relevant and sustained reductions in BMI for the vast majority of obese patients and whether they could be expected to do so in the future.

The evidence suggests behavioural weight-loss interventions focusing on caloric restriction and increased physical activity are unlikely to yield clinically significant reductions in body weight.

The findings indicate that current nonsurgical obesity treatment strategies are failing to achieve sustained weight-loss for the majority of obese patients. For

WEIGHT-LOSS TREATEMENT PROCEDURES

LAPAROSCOPIC ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BAND

ROBOTIC GASTRIC BYPASS

LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

The researchers from King’s College London, found that an obese man has a 1 in 210 chance to get himself to a healthy body weight, which becomes a 1 in 1,290 chance if he’s severely obese.

patients with a BMI of 30 or greater, maintaining weight-loss was rare and the probability of achieving normal weight was extremely low.

They concluded that research to develop new and more effective approaches to obesity management is urgently required.

According to international health authorities, Bariatric Surgery is the most effective way to lose excess weight and keep it off in the long term.

Bariatric surgery is surgery that affects your stomach and how you digest food.

It’s designed to make your stomach much smaller, which causes you to feel full after eating only a small amount of food. You eat less food and absorb fewer calories after bariatric surgery.

Dr Jason Free is a General Surgeon who specialises in Weight-Loss (Bariatric) surgery. Dr Free has obtained specific weight-loss surgical training in Australia and overseas, dealing specifically with revisional bariatric surgery. This means treating patients with insufficient weight-loss following other procedures or complications with prior weight-loss procedures.

As part of this training he has spent time in surgical weight-loss centres in Australia and overseas at the University medical centre of Vienna, as well as University College Hospital London, and Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth UK. He trained as part of the accredited fellowship training program in the Obesity Surgical Society of Australia & New Zealand of which he is a member.

Get in touch with the team at Surgery Gold Coast for more information about your weight-loss options.

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DR JASON FREE BVSC (HONS) MBBS (QLD) FRACS SPECIALIST BARIATRIC SURGEON Suite 2, Pindara Professional Centre 8-10 Carrara Street, Benowa Tel: 07 5564 6501 surgerygoldcoast.com.au

BOOKS

SLIM’S SELECTION OF COMPELLING AUTUMN READING, WHATEVER YOUR APPETITE!

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CONFESSIONS OF A FORTY-SOMETHING Alexandra Potter

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THE PATH TO LONGEVITY Luigi Fontana

Confessions of a Forty-Something is a must-read for anyone whose life isn’t working out quite how they’d planned. It tells the story of Nell Stevens whose life is a mess. When her business goes bust and her relationship with it, Nell leaves California and moves back to London to start over. A lot has changed since she’s been gone. All her single friends are now married with children, sky-high rents force her to rent a room in a stranger’s house. But Nell is determined. This time next year things are going to be very different. First, though, she has a confession RRP $29.99. Pan Macmillan OPEN BOOK Jessica Simpson

Rather than trying to treat sick people with medicine, Professor Luigi Fontana set out to discover how we can avoid the chronic illnesses in our society, and live long, healthy lives. The Path to Longevity is his summary of more than 20 years of research and clinical practice. This comprehensive book outlines a lifestyle plan that integrates the principles of nutrition, diet, exercise, brain health and relationships for a healthier more fulfilling life.

Jessica reveals for the first time her inner monologue and most intimate struggles. America’s Sweetheart, preacher’s daughter, pop phenomenon, reality TV pioneer, and the billion-dollar fashion mogul invites readers on a remarkable journey, examining a life that blessed her with the compassion to help others but also burdened her with an almost crippling need to please. Open Book is an opportunity to laugh and cry with a close friend, one that will inspire you to live your best, most authentic life, now that she is finally living hers.

RRP $24.99. Hardie Grant Books

RRP $32.99. Harper Collins

JOY AT WORK Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein In Joy at Work, KonMari method pioneer Marie Kondo and organisational psychologist Scott Sonenshein will help you to refocus your mind on what’s important at work, and as their examples show, the results can be truly life-changing.

With advice on how to improve the way you work, the book features advice on problem areas including fundamentals like how to organise your desk, finally get through your emails and find what sparks joy in an open plan office.

RRP $34.99. Pan Macmillan

TOP END GIRL Miranda Tapsell Growing up, Miranda Tapsell often looked for faces like hers on our screens. There weren’t many. Too often there was a negative narrative around Indigenous lives. Now an award-winning actor, Miranda decided to combine her love of romantic comedies with her love of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands and the Top End. She wrote, produced and starred in the box office hit ‘Top End Wedding’. In this engaging and thought-provoking memoir, Miranda shares the path she took to create a moving film about reconnection to family and culture.

RRP $32.99. Hachette Australia

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STILL: THE SLOW HOME Natalie Walton Still invites readers to take on the philosophy of the SLOW movement: Living Sustainable. Local. Organic.

Whole. Our homes are ideally placed to support and promote this philosophy, through everything from the materials we source in construction to how we fit-out and furnish them.

RRP $60. Hardie Grant Books

MOVIES

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ENJOY THIS SEASON’S SELECTION OF SCREEN GEMS FOR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND DATE NIGHTS.

WONDER WOMAN 1984

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

SOUL

Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing two all new foes: Max Lord and Cheetah. With director Patty Jenkins at the helm and Gal Gadot returning in the title role ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is Warner Bros. Pictures’ follow up to the DC Super Hero’s first outing, 2017’s record-breaking ‘Wonder Woman’ which took in $882 million at the world wide box office. Wonder Woman 1984 also stars Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig, Robin Wright and Connie Nielson.

From the biggest animated franchise in history comes the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain, in ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’. In the heart of the 1970s, Gru (Oscar nominee Steve Carell) is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them with mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions who deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons and pull off their first missions.

Pixar Animation Studios take you on a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life’s most important questions. “Soul” introduces Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), a school band teacher whose true passion is playing jazz. Just when Joe thinks his dream is in reach, a single unexpected step finds him teamed up with 22 (Tina Fey), and forced to think about what it truly means to have soul.

THE HUNT

HIGH NOTE

CANDYMAN

Blumhouse Productions presents a terrifying real-world nightmare, a suspense thriller set in modern America that feels a bit too close to reality for comfort.

12 strangers wake up in a clearing.

They don’t know where they are, or how they got there. They don’t know they’ve been chosen for a very specific purpose: The Hunt. But the elites’ master plan is about to be derailed because one of The Hunted, Crystal (Betty Gilpin), knows The Hunters’ game better than they do.

She turns the tables on the killers, picking them off, one by one, as she makes her way toward the mysterious woman (Hilary Swank) at the centre of it all.

Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie (Dakota Johnson) is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager (Ice Cube) presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.

Oscar® winner Jordan Peele unleashes a fresh take on the blood-chilling urban legend. The housing projects of Chicago’s Cabrini Green neighbourhood were once terrorised by a ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand. In the present day, visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and his girlfriend, gallery director Brianna Cartwright (Teyonah Parris), move into a luxury loft condo in Cabrini. A chance encounter with a Cabrini Green old-timer (Colman Domingo) exposes Anthony to the tragically horrific nature of the true story behind ‘Candyman’.

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Trim, taut and terrific BARIATRIC SURGERY IS EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE AT HELPING PEOPLE LOSE WEIGHT. HOWEVER, OFTEN THESE PATIENTS ARE THEN LEFT WITH A NEW PROBLEM: SAGGING, UNSIGHTLY, UNCOMFORTABLE EXCESS SKIN. Here, Dr Drew Cronin of The Lotus Institute reveals the surgical options available to address this.

ABDOMINOPLASTY: The most common area of excess skin post weight-loss surgery is the abdomen. An abdominoplasty or ‘tummy-tuck’ addresses excess skin from the anterior abdomen, removing overhanging tissue and tightening the abdominal muscles.

BODY LIFT: Patients that have lost extreme amounts of weight typically have excess skin both front and back. A body lift or circumferential lipectomy addresses excess skin of the abdomen, lateral thighs, lower back and gluteal area. It is the single most powerful procedure for regaining the contour of the central body.

Dr Drew Cronin and Dr Peter Widdowson at The Lotus Institute undertake a variety of surgical body procedures that permanently eliminate undesirable ‘bulges’ of fatty tissue.

They offer liposuction, body contouring, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), and body lifts that target your body, thighs and arms. Each operation has different hospital stay durations and associated recovery requirements.

BRACHIOPLASTY: Brachioplasty, or ‘arm lift’ removes loose, hanging skin from the upper arms and armpits. It is one of the most popular procedures for massive weight-loss patients who still feel uncomfortable in sleeveless clothing.

THIGH LIFT: Patients often comment that they feel their legs look worse after massive weight-loss due to overhanging, creasing and wrinkling of the thigh skin.

A thigh lift addresses this by removing excess tissue medially, tightening the remaining skin and improving creasing and dimpling laterally.

MASTOPEXY: Women often say that their breasts have become deflated and need to be ‘tucked in’ to their bra after. A breast lift both re-positions breast volume on the front of the chest and places the nipple at the front of the breast.

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DR DREW CRONIN B.BIOMED SCI, MBBS, FRACS (PLAST) IS A FULLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED QUEENSLAND PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON. The Lotus Institute Level Two, 2 Short Street Southport.

Tel: 07 5509 4488 lotus-institute.com.au

Dr Peter Widdowson Plastic Surgeon MB, ChB (Otago), FRACS (Plastic)

Dr Peter Widdowson has a background of nearly 30 years in Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. Qualifying in his specialty in 1982 he has been an internationally acclaimed microsurgeon and reconstructive surgeon for over 20 years. Since commencing as Director at the Lotus Institute in 1999 he has super specialised in Cosmetic surgery, directing one of the most acclaimed Cosmetic Clinics in Australasia.

His qualifications include, Member of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

Dr Drew Cronin MBBS FRACS (Plast.)

Doctor Drew Cronin is a Queensland trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based here on the Gold Coast. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He is also the first locally trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon on the Gold Coast, being one of the first graduates of the Griffith University School of Medicine.

Dr Cronin performs a wide variety of Reconstructive and Cosmetic procedures, including body lift and body contouring procedures, aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures, and facial aesthetic surgery. He also performs skin cancer excision and reconstruction, hand surgery and microsurgery.

• Abdominoplasty • Brachioplasty (Arm Reduction) • Breast Augmentation • Redo Breast Augmentation • Breast Reduction • Breast Mastopexy (Uplift)

• Breast Reconstruction • Facelift • Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Reduction) • Browlift • Rhinoplasty

• Facial laser • Liposuction • Gynaecomastia • Otoplasty • Body Lift • Thigh Reduction • Explant Surgery

As a non-surgical option, The Lotus Institute has a highly-regarded and professional Aesthetic Injecting Department offering clients softening, volumising and enhancement of the tissues - especially of the face - using a variety of injectable products. Our nurses/injectors Patricia Hampson and Marie Steele have more than 26 years combined experience in this highly-skilled area.

We also offer clients pure mineral makeup and medical-grade skincare products which only use natural and organic essential oils, butters and waxes - all of which are completely biodegradable and environmentally friendly as well as being 100 percent vegan.

HEAD OFFICE Level 2 / 2 Short St Southport 4215 Tel: (07) 5509 4488 Fax: (07) 5528 4166

MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 796 Dr Peter Widdowson M.B, CHb, F.R.A.C.S

(Plastic and Reconstructive)

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Future Movement

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS ARE INCREASINGLY USING COMPUTERS AND ROBOTICS TO NAVIGATE PATIENTS’ BODIES WITH UNPRECEDENTED PRECISION DURING SURGERY. DR ANDREW LETCHFORD, ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON Using CT, MRI and PETS scans, surgeons build a 3D model of their patient’s body, which is then electronically matched to the patient during surgery using infrared cameras, so the surgeon can see the precise location of bone, nerves and blood vessels.

The machines mean surgeons can operate on patients with previously inoperable tumours in difficult to reach places where there was a risk of cutting vital nerves and blood vessels - or of spreading cancerous tumour cells.

Some orthopaedic surgery may now also be undertaken using a robot. Robots may be used for joint replacement, spine and bone cancer surgery.

In a robotically-assisted operation, planning for the optimal positioning of the joint replacement components to fit the patient’s anatomy is done by specialist engineers, in collaboration with the surgeon. The robot creates a 3D representation that matches a CT scan of the patient’s body.

During the surgery, the robot helps the surgeon to scale their movements and correctly place the components of the prosthesis in the body, while a 3D camera gives a view of the operative field.

At the console the surgeon controls the surgical instruments and cutting tools with sensitive thumb and finger grips, while foot pedals control the 3D magnifying camera.

Dr Andrew Letchford is a specialist in hip and knee orthopaedic surgery, with a particular interest in arthroplasty ( joint replacement), knee reconstructions, sports injuries and acute orthopaedic trauma.

Dr Andrew Letchford, a leading expert in joint replacements, is among the first Orthopaedic Surgeons on the Gold Coast accredited to offer Navigated Robotic Guidance Hip and Knee, Unicompartmental “Partial” Knee Replacement, the revolutionary technique of robotic assisted joint replacements.

Robotic assisted joint replacement procedure is a specific procedure that is designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis and provides the surgeon with a superior surgical outcome.

It begins with a CT scan of the diseased joint that then generates a 3D virtual model that is then loaded into the robot software and is used to create your own personalised pre-operative plan.

This plan is then used in the operating room with the assistance of the Robotic arm which guides Dr Letchford with exact precision of accurate placement and alignment of the implant and prevents him from going outside of the boundaries of the implant.

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PACIFIC ORTHOPAEDICS PTY LTD Pacific Private Clinic Suite 3C Level 4 123 Nerang Street, Southport Tel: 07 5527 1818 dr-andrew-letchford.com.au

“Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery affords us absolute accuracy,” explains Dr Letchford.

“Post-operatively, in respect to unicompartmental knee replacements, what it means is that because we are creating a much smaller incision, the patients have the potential to recover a whole lot quicker.

“It used to be that this type of surgery (uni-compartmental knee replacements) required a patient to be in hospital for about a week. With Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, patients are routinely going home on the second day after surgery.”

Dr Letchford performs Robotic Assisted surgeries at The Gold Coast Private Hospital.

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Windows to health HOW CAN IRIDOLOGY CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR HEALTH AND IDENTIFY ALLERGIES?

SHAKTI SELWOOD, IRIDOLOGIST

Iridology is a method of uncovering potential health conditions by examining the coloured area of the eye known as the iris. While iridology has been practised in various forms for hundreds of years, modern iridology takes advantage of both digital imaging and manual techniques to help determine a patient’s overall health level.

Iridology can contribute to your health by potentially determining the cause of allergies through studying the iris with and iris-scope to investigate for pigments, furrows, discolouration of colours ranging from yellow, orange to brown, including hot spots.

Allergic reactions can range from skin rashes and blisters, inflammation, cramps, nausea, vomiting and headaches. Such intolerances can create long term health issues with the nervous system causing chronic stress throughout the body.

Iridology can determine how a person is digesting certain foods and when poor digestion occurs, an allergic reaction may occur. If untreated this condition will affect how the bowel copes with elimination. If the elimination is not occurring often enough, waste can reabsorb back into the system (autointoxication), causing cycles of allergies.

Iridology can determine how a person is digesting certain foods and when poor digestion occurs, an allergic reaction may occur.

Inflammation can be a form of an allergic reaction identified through iridology. As the iris is broken into different sections corresponding to particular body zones, iridologists can identify inflammation in specific areas. Inflammation can be an indicator to numerous serious disorders, so it’s helpful to identify this early.

Allergies can be seasonal or perennial.

Once exposed to an allergen, for example pollen or wheat, your body produces histamine. Once this chemical is released, individuals often experience many of the above symptoms. If you experience such symptoms, its recommended that you get to the core of the problem soon.

Medically diagnosed symptoms are like warning lights on the dashboard of your car. You can cover the warning light with a piece of tape (medications like pain killers, anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, etc), but until you address the original cause, the symptoms will reoccur.

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eyes. By measuring this against other indicators in the iris, a trained iridologist can frequently determine the nature of the allergy or sensitivity and recommend remedial action.

Whilst an iridologist can’t diagnose a disease, iridology is extremely useful for understanding which areas of the body a health practitioner should pay attention to and which parts may be at risk for the development of ailments and allergies.

Identifying allergies through iridology can prevent so much heartache and expense by getting to the problem early and efficiently. If the patient is willing to make changes, the body should respond very quickly.

The best protection against viruses and bacteria is a healthy immune system.

Most prescribed medications trick the body into producing an immune response. It’s so much easier and cheaper to get ahead of the game and naturally support your immune system early.

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Demystifying Menopause MENOPAUSE IS A FACT OF LIFE FOR EVERY WOMAN, AND ALTHOUGH WE CAN’T STOP IT OR ITS SYMPTOMS, WE CAN MANAGE THEM AND ENSURE THAT YOU ARE AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE.

There are four stages of the menopausal process: STAGE 1 The first stage of menopause is called ‘pre menopause’. During this stage, a woman’s reproductive system is active and continuing its monthly cycle of menstruation.

STAGE 2 The second stage is known as ‘perimenopause’. At this stage women, usually aged between 45 and 55, will begin to have irregular periods, and levels of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone will begin to decrease.

Women will also start to notice the occurrence of menopausal symptoms.

STAGE 3 The third stage of the process is ‘menopause’; this stage is where a woman notices the completion of her menstruation or her final period. Women usually enter this stage between the ages of 50 and 55, and after this time they will no longer be able to get pregnant.

STAGE 4 The fourth and final stage is known as ‘post menopause’, this stage marks the time after the menopausal transition.

in taking contraception if you are over the age of 50, therefore it is recommended that you contact your medical professional to discuss your options.

There are several measures that can be taken to reduce and make symptoms more comfortable.

Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), previously known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is a treatment that uses different combinations of oestrogen, progesterone and or progestin to reduce menopausal symptoms and the long-term biological changes like bone density and urogenital symptoms that come from entering the menopausal process.

MHT is the absolute ideal to control the menopause symptoms such as; vaginal dryness, irritability, sleeping problems, night sweats and hot flashes. However there are side effects such as; mood changes, nausea, bloating, breast swelling or tenderness, headaches and even vaginal bleeding. Most of these symptoms are controlled by adjusting the dosage or timing of the MHT. There is also the concern that breast cancer survivors should not use this method as oestrogen can be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer recurrence.

Symptoms generally occur from the perimenopause stage and right through to two to five years post menopause. The most common symptoms include trouble sleeping, night sweats, hot flushes, cold flushes, emotional (mood swings) and vaginal changes.

If you encounter symptoms such as headaches, racing heart, muscle and joint pain, focus and memory issues, hair loss or thinning or weight gain, it is recommended that you contact your doctor to rule out any other causes.

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Although women’s fertility levels generally decline with age, they are still able to get pregnant until 12 months post final period.

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MHT is now widely prescribed and can provide vital control of symptoms to maximise quality of life and as a general rule usually contain a transdermal oestrogen with a natural micronised progesterone. A gynaecologist with expertise in menopause will advise.

A more recent treatment is Juliet – the feminine laser. With the use of an Erbium Laser, the practice consists of a gentle laser therapy that treats the vagina; vaginal dryness, irritation, itching and pain and discomfort during intercourse.

It’s suitable for women of any age experiencing menopausal symptoms and will cause no risk or harm to women who have had or at risk of having breast cancer as there is no hormonal additions or manipulations and no surgery.

The process lasts no longer than 20 minutes and is performed by Dr Cary in one of his private treatment rooms.

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Waist watchers WE OFTEN HEAR THE COMPLAINT THAT MENOPAUSE CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN, BUT A RECENT STUDY SUGGESTS “THE CHANGE” DOESN’T CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN, BUT INSTEAD A REDISTRIBUTION OF FAT TO THE WAISTLINE FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY.

The research, led by Ananthan Ambikairajah, a PhD candidate at the Australian National University, was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

It reviewed studies that included more than 1 million pre- and postmenopausal women and found while women’s waist circumference increased after menopause, the amount of fat carried in their legs actually decreased.

“The implications are important, because central fat has been linked with dementia risk, and central fat is linked with cardiovascular disease risk,” said Ananthan Ambikairajah.

“There’s the decrease in metabolism that happens as people age. People often say, ‘I can’t eat like I used

to when I was younger, the excess weight just doesn’t seem to vanish when I eat well’. That’s related to an ageing metabolism.”

The study highlights the need for women to monitor waist circumference, and not just weight.

The tape measure should be placed about halfway between the bottom of your lowest rib and the top of your hip bones, roughly in line with your belly button. It should be loose enough for you to be able to slip a finger inside the tape A waist circumference of 80 centimetres or more indicates an increased risk of chronic disease, and 88cm or more indicates a greatly increased risk in women (unless you

The implications are important, because central fat has been linked with dementia risk, and central fat is linked with cardiovascular disease risk.

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are pregnant or are from some nonEuropean backgrounds, which have different body shapes).

Making lifestyle changes well before menopause hit was the best way to stave off this waist-circumference increase, as well as the increase in health risk that went along with it, Professor Anderson said.

Increasing exercise, eating a healthy diet, and reducing stress and anxiety were all tactics women could use to ensure they transitioned through menopause and into old age in the best shape possible, Professor Anderson said.

Mr Ambikairajah pointed out people of all ages and sexes should keep an eye on their body fat to reduce their disease risk.

“Total fat mass for men and women should be monitored across the lifespan, but the important thing about this paper is after menopause, more attention needs to be paid to central fat accumulation, because that’s the bad stuff,” he said.

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WE ARE WHAT WE EAT, AS THE SAYING GOES, BUT THERE’S A LOT MORE TO THE EQUATION THAN THIS. HERE, FOOD SCIENTIST, DR JAROSLAV BLAZEK EXPLAINS HOW TO ACHIEVE WEIGHT-LOSS WITHOUT HAVING TO STARVE OURSELVES. Dr Blazek moved to Australia in his early 20s enticed by the opportunities in the food industry, and proceeded to complete his PhD in food science at the University of Sydney.

Dr Blazek explains “Maintaining diet high in protein and dietary fibre to keep us full for longer is not always easy, especially when we take into considerations various dietary limitations as well as lifestyle factors such as eating on the go.

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“The trick lies in choosing the right foods to keep hunger under control,” he explains. “Foods that are highly processed or high in simple sugars deliver instant satisfaction but do not keep us full for long”.

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Do your research, read the ingredient list and pick a product, which is low in sugar, high in protein and dietary fibre and does not contain any artificial ingredients or additives.”

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Dr Blazek points out that “dietary fibre and its benefits are not a sexy topic to talk about but very large epidemiological studies done in Europe consistently show that dietary fibre intake is one of the best predictors of health and has amazing preventative effects against colon cancer and other lifestyle diseases”.

The reason these insoluble fibres are not more commonly used in weight-loss shakes is because they contribute to a somewhat gritty or sandy feel in the mouth. The trick lies in using fibres that were ground into very fine powders and thus have acceptable palatability while maintaining their health benefits.

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Dr Jaroslav Blazek is an expert in food science and nutrition with more than 15 years of experience working in the local food manufacturing industry. He is the founder and director of AvantGarde Wellness Pty Ltd, which specialises in the development of weight-loss products and supplements containing marine collagen with clinically-proven anti-ageing benefits. These products are available nationally under The Beauty Shake brand.

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Gut a Load of This!

THE GUT IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE GIT! GIT MEANS GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRACT. IT IS A COMPLEX SYSTEM. IT ACTUALLY STARTS IN THE MOUTH AND INVOLVES TEETH, TONGUE, SALIVA, OESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, STOMACH ACID AND JUICES, SMALL INTESTINE AND ENZYMES, LARGE INTESTINE [COLON], AND WORKS ALONGSIDE WITH THE PANCREAS, THE GALLBLADDER, THE LIVER AND YOUR BRAIN! The GIT is the epicenter of you. It is the “gateway” from the external environment to your internal environment [blood stream, cells, tissue, organs, brain etc.]

Terms of endearment known to all of us regarding the GUT are figures of speech or ancient wisdoms, OR in fact are they ancient and forgotten knowledge? Here goes:“Food for thought”! WOW! Does that actually mean that we once acknowledged how important food i.e. nutrition was for our brain to work?

“Gut Feeling”! Huh?! Do we actually have “feelings” in our gut? Yes we do!

We have an entire nervous system in our GUT called the ‘enteric nervous system’.

“Gut instinct”! So does this mean that we once relied on our GUT for decision making?

“Go with your GUT”! Amazing to think we could actually depend on our GUT in our ancient days!

“Gut wrenching”! OUCH! So we felt the ’pain’ of life in our GUT? “Butterflies in my stomach”! Gee whiz do we really have nervous energy in our GUT? These days we refer to the GBA, The Gut-Brain Axis. This means the gut has the ability to influence the brain and behavior via the microbiome which influences the Vagus nerve, and the brain has the ability to influence the microbiome in return.

The microbiome is producing up to 90 percent of your brain chemistry, such as serotonin, GABA etc., therefore it affects mood disturbances, sleep, brain “fog”, anxiety/depression and memory and concentration.

The Vagus nerve is the highway of information from the gut to the brain and back, but it is also involved in the health of the heart where it decreases the heart rate and regulates vascular tone [think blood pressure, muscle tone and power, skin tone/colour/brightness.

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DR JANE CHAPMAN Dr Jane Chapman is a medical doctor with an holistic approach to health and well-being, who does more than treat illness and manage symptoms.

83 Upton St, Bundall QLD 4217 Tel: 07 5648 3931 drjanechapman.com.au or wonwellness.com.au It is involved in taste information so it plays a role in how you enjoy food! It is needed for the gag reflex [to stop you from choking!] and also for swallowing and coughing. It regulates the storage of glucose as extra calories in the liver in the form of glycogen for use another day! It regulates insulin secretion for mobilising blood glucose into your cells for fuel to make cellular energy.

The amazing power of the gut’s own health, the health and diversity of the microbiome, the fuel you host it, the amount of care you give it, along with care of your liver [for cleansing], gallbladder and pancreas, affect virtually every other part of your body! So take note of all those “GUT wrenching” thoughts and “Mind blowing” ideas. It is after all “Food for Thought”.

In the best of health and happiness, gratitude and generational health.

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METHOD Line a baking tray or loaf tin with baking paper.

In a saucepan over medium–low heat, gently stir the cacao butter and coconut oil until melted and well combined.

Remove the pan from the heat and gently whisk in the cacao power, vanilla and your sweetener of choice. Keep whisking until thick, creamy and well combined, then taste and evaluate the consistency and sweetness as follows: For a thicker, darker chocolate, add some more cacao powder. For a smoother chocolate, add some more coconut oil. For a sweeter chocolate, add some more sweetener of choice.

Once the chocolate has reached your desired taste and consistency, pour it into the prepared tray or tin, transfer to the fridge or freezer and leave until set firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

GOOD TO KNOW: This chocolate can easily be flavoured with your favourite ingredients. To do so, simply pour the chocolate into the tray as above and then sprinkle over your chosen nuts, seeds and fresh or freeze-dried berries. You can also swirl in soft ingredients like peanut butter or tahini, then set as above. Delicious.

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INGREDIENTS

Preheat the oven to 170°C and grease four 250 ml (1 cup)

SERVES 4

coconut oil, for greasing 200 g Luke’s Block of Choc (see page 158), melted 500 g (2 cups) smooth peanut or macadamia butter 250 ml (1 cup) monk fruit syrup, maple syrup or coconut nectar 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder pinch of sea salt 2 eggs, beaten 280 g (2 cups) blackberries or blueberries, or a mix of both, plus extra to serve

Melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat,

stirring, until thick and creamy. Remove from the heat and SERVES 4 leave to cool slightly, then pour into a mixing bowl. Add the peanut or macadamia butter, sweetener of choice, baking • coconut oil, for greasing powder and salt and mix well, then add the egg and mix again until well incorporated.

• 200g Luke’s BlockDivide of the Choc recipe on and page mixture (see evenly among the ramekins spoon 56), a quarter of the berries into the centre of each. Bake for melted 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are set and slightly cracked but the puddings are still a little wobbly in the centre.

• 500g (2 cups) smooth peanut orthemacadamia Remove the ramekins from oven and leave to coolbutter slightly. Served topped with a few extra berries.

• 250ml (1 cup) monk fruit syrup, maple syrup or GOOD TO KNOW: If you don’t have any ramekins, you can always these in a greased muffin tray instead. Just be careful when coconut nectar make turning the puddings out to serve.

HEALTH HACK: The berries in these puddings act as an excellent • 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder low-fructose sweetener and do a great job of balancing out the

• pinch of sea salt • 2 eggs, beaten

bitterness of the dark chocolate. Plus they’re packed with powerful antioxidants that help protect our bodies from cellular damage and degeneration.

• 280g (2 cups) blackberries or blueberries, or a mix of both, plus extra to serve

METHOD Preheat the oven to 170°C TREATS and grease four 250 ml (1 cup) ramekins with coconut180oil.

Melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until thick and creamy. Remove from the heat and TREATS leave to cool slightly, then pour into a mixing bowl. Add 165 the peanut or macadamia butter, sweetener of choice, baking powder and salt and mix well, then add the egg and mix again until well incorporated.

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INGREDIENTS MAKES 12 BISCUIT BASE • 125g (½ cup) peanut or almond butter • 1 egg • 3 tablespoons monk fruit syrup, maple syrup or coconut nectar • 2 tablespoons cacao powder • pinch of sea salt

MINT FILLING • 125ml (½ cup) coconut oil • 200g (1 cup) coconut butter • 2–4 drops of peppermint essential oil • 2–4 drops of liquid stevia or 2 tablespoons monk fruit syrup CHOCOLATE TOPPING • 200g Luke’s Block of Choc (see recipe on page 56), melted

METHOD Preheat the oven to 160°C and line a 12-hole muffin tray with silicone or paper cases.

For the biscuit base, mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin holes, then use your fingers to press it down to create an even, flat layer. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until set and slightly coming away from the edges. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely.

For the mint filling, melt the coconut oil and coconut butter in a saucepan over medium–low heat, stirring until well combined. Remove from the heat and stir in the peppermint oil and your sweetener of choice. Set aside to cool slightly, then spoon the mixture over the biscuit layer in the muffin tray, using about 1 tablespoon per hole. Transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes for the mint layer to set completely.

For the chocolate topping, melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until thick and creamy. Remove from the heat and leave to cool slightly so that it is still runny but not super hot.

Once the mint filling is set, remove the tray from the freezer and pour the melted chocolate evenly over the top to cover completely. Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes or until the chocolate topping has set completely. When ready to serve, remove the slices from the tray and leave to soften and come to room temperature. Enjoy.

GOOD TO KNOW: These are best stored in the fridge for a TREATS soft, biteable filling, and will keep in an airtight 1 5 9 container for up to 7 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months – just be sure to let them thaw before eating.

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Divide the mixture evenly among the ramekins and spoon a quarter of the berries into the centre of each. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are set and slightly cracked but the puddings are still a little wobbly in the centre.

Remove the ramekins from the oven and leave to cool slightly. Served topped with a few extra berries.

GOOD TO KNOW: If you don’t have any ramekins, you can always make these in a greased muffin tray instead. Just be careful when turning the puddings out to serve.

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12WBT Low-carb Solution MICHELLE’S EXTRAORDINARILY SUCCESSFUL 12WBT PROGRAM HAS HELPED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF AUSTRALIANS LOSE ALMOST 2 MILLION KILOS OVER 10 YEARS. 12WBT Low-carb Solution advocates an easy low-carb approach to healthy eating - comprising moderate protein, small amounts of good fat, and SMART carbs (low carbs, not no carbs) - with a focus on natural, unprocessed foods.

This book contains 120 simple low-carb recipes, dietitian-approved meal plans and Michelle’s expert advice to help individuals reset their habits, lose weight and foster long-term good health.

12WBT LOW-CARB SOLUTION BY MICHELLE BRIDGES, PUBLISHED BY MACMILLAN AUSTRALIA, RRP $36.99.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY 12WBT TRADING.

MUSHROOM AND QUINOA RISOTT O Not a quinoa convert yet? This easy recipe is sure to win you over.

INGREDIENTS SERVES 2 • 2 teaspoons olive oil

• ½ cup salt-reduced vegetable stock

• ½ leek, finely sliced

• ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 80g baby spinach leaves

• 200g mushrooms, finely sliced

• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan

METHOD 1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the leek and garlic and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add the mushroom and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

2. Add the stock and quinoa and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 12 minutes. Add the spinach, then cover and simmer for a further 2 minutes.

3. Stir in half the parmesan and season with freshly ground black pepper. Divide between two bowls, sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and serve.

CHICKEN AND QUINOA SOUP INGREDIENTS SERVES 2

• 200g lean chicken breast fillet

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 3 tablespoons quinoa, rinsed and drained

• ½ leek, halved lengthways and finely sliced

• 1 carrot, coarsely grated

• 250g peeled pumpkin, coarsely grated

• 1 cup shredded Chinese cabbage (wombok)

• 2 cups salt-reduced chicken stock

• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the leek and pumpkin and cook, stirring regularly, for 3 minutes.

2. Pour in the stock and 2 cups water. Cover and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and cook, partially covered, for 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate to rest.

3. Add the quinoa to the pan and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Add the carrot and cook for a further 3 minutes or until the quinoa is tender.

4. Finely shred the chicken and add to the pan, along with the cabbage. Cook for 1–2 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.

5. Ladle the soup into bowls and season with freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve.

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SUMMER SMOOTHIE BOWL This breakfast is as pretty to look at as it is quick and easy to make.

INGREDIENTS SERVES 2 • 1 mango, chopped and frozen • 1 banana, chopped and frozen • 1½ cups low-fat natural yoghurt • 1 passionfruit, halved, seeds and juice scraped • 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut, toasted • 3 teaspoons pumpkin seeds • 1 tablespoon flaked almonds

METHOD 1. Place the mango, banana and yoghurt in a food processor and process until smooth.

Divide between two bowls.

2. Top with the passionfruit pulp, coconut, pumpkin seeds and almonds and serve.

GRATED BEETROOT AND CHICKPEA FRITTERS

These gluten-free fritters look like they sprang from the coolest cafe – at a fraction of the price, I’m sure!

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

SERVES 2

1. Coarsely mash the chickpeas in a large bowl, then add the egg, beetroot, spring onion and Moroccan seasoning and stir until just combined.

• 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 2 cage-free eggs, lightly beaten • 50g beetroot, grated • 1 spring onion, chopped • 1½ teaspoons Moroccan seasoning • olive oil spray • 30g mixed salad leaves • ½ Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways and sliced • 2 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese • ¼ avocado, diced

2. Lightly spray a large non-stick frying pan with olive oil and heat over medium heat.

Divide the mixture into four equal portions, then drop into the pan and spread out until 9cm in diameter. Cook for 3–4 minutes each side or until cooked through and lightly golden.

3. Divide the salad leaves and cucumber between two bowls and add the fritters.

Top with the cottage cheese and avocado, season with freshly ground black pepper and serve.

HEARTY LENTIL SOUP This wholesome soup makes a simple but very satisfying meal and is very economical.

It’s easy to double or triple the quantities if need be.

INGREDIENTS SERVES 2 • olive oil spray • ½ brown onion, finely chopped • 1 clove garlic, crushed • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon ground coriander • ¾ cup dried red lentils, rinsed • 1 carrot, finely chopped • 2 cups salt-reduced vegetable stock • 2 tablespoons low-fat natural yoghurt • 3 tablespoons chopped coriander

METHOD 1. Lightly spray a saucepan with olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until softened. Add the tomato paste and ground spices and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

2. Add the lentils, carrot, stock and 3 cups water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium–low and simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until the lentils and carrot are tender. Season with freshly ground black pepper.

3. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with a dollop of yoghurt, sprinkle with the chopped coriander and serve.

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Easy Keto Dinners

by Pete Evans IN THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE, PETE EVANS GIVES YOU THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO TRANSITION TO THIS WAY OF EATING, INCLUDING THE BENEFITS OF A KETO DIET, GUIDELINES ON CARBOHYDRATES FOUND IN COMMON FOODS, SHOPPING AND PANTRY TIPS AND MORE THAN 70 SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS RECIPES. As always, Pete’s recipes are quick, easy to make and full of bright, fresh flavours. Easy Keto is for anyone interested in this way of eating who is unsure of how to get started. With some basic guidelines it has never been simpler or more enticing to reclaim your health and go keto.

LAMB KOFTA INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 600g lamb mince • 120g lamb or pork fat, minced (ask your butcher) • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 2 teaspoons dried mint • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes • 2 teaspoons pomegranate| molasses, plus extra to serve • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • olive oil, for brushing • 1 handful of mint leaves

EASY KETO DINNERS BY PETE EVANS, PUBLISHED BY PLUM, RRP $26.99.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM MEPPEM.

METHOD Soak eight bamboo skewers in warm water for 20 minutes (or use metal skewers). Combine the lamb mince, lamb or pork fat, garlic, cumin, dried mint and oregano, paprika, chilli flakes, pomegranate molasses and some salt and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.

Divide the lamb mixture into eight portions, then shape each portion around a skewer.

Place the skewers on a tray, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Heat a barbecue hotplate to medium or a large frying pan over medium heat and brush with a little olive oil. Add the skewers and cook for

SPICED COCONUT YOGHURT • 200g coconut yoghurt • ½ teaspoon ground cumin • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses • extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

KOFTA IS A TYPE OF MEATBALL, MEATLOAF OR SKEWERED MEAT DISH FOUND IN MANY MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES AS WELL AS IN INDIA, THE BALKANS AND CENTRAL ASIA.

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3½ minutes, then turn and cook for a further 3½ minutes, or until cooked through.

To make the spiced coconut yoghurt, combine the coconut yoghurt and cumin and season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a small bowl and drizzle over the pomegranate molasses and a little extra-virgin olive oil.

Arrange the lamb skewers on a platter and scatter over the mint leaves. Serve with the spiced coconut yoghurt on the side. If you like, you can drizzle a little extra pomegranate molasses over the skewers.

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GINGER PRAWNS INGREDIENTS SERVES 2-4 • 3 tablespoons coconut oil or good-quality animal fat • 600g raw prawns, shelled and deveined, tails left intact • 5cm piece of ginger, cut into fine matchsticks • 4 spring onions, white parts chopped, green parts finely shredded • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2 bird’s eye chillies, finely sliced • 80g gluten-free oyster sauce • 1 tablespoon fish sauce • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar • 250ml (1 cup) Brown Chicken Bone Broth • sea salt and freshly ground • black pepper • 1 handful of Thai basil leaves

METHOD Heat 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil or animal fat in a wok or large frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the prawns in batches and cook for 15 seconds on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Wipe the pan clean, add the remaining oil or fat and place over medium–high heat. Add the ginger, spring onion whites, garlic and chilli and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until fragrant and starting to colour slightly.

Combine the oyster sauce, fish sauce, coconut sugar and broth in a bowl, then pour into the pan and stir. Simmer for 1–2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Return the prawns to the pan, add the spring onion greens and toss for about 30 seconds until the prawns are just cooked. Remove from the heat, season with salt and pepper, toss through the Thai basil leaves and serve.

STEAK WITH MUSHROOM BORDELAISE SAUCE INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 4 x 180–220g boneless rib-eye steaks • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or good-quality animal fat* • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves

MUSHROOM BORDELAISE SAUCE • 1 x 12cm piece of beef marrow bone, halved lengthways (ask your butcher) • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or good-quality animal fat* • 1 French shallot, finely chopped • 250g Swiss brown mushrooms, finely sliced • 40ml Red Wine Jus

METHOD Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). To start the mushroom bordelaise sauce, season the bone marrow with salt, place in a roasting tin and roast in the oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Keep warm. Heat a barbecue hotplate to medium–hot or a large frying pan over medium–high heat. Brush the steaks with the coconut oil or animal fat and season with a good pinch of salt and pepper.

Cook the steaks on one side for 2–3 minutes, then flip and cook for a further 2–3 minutes for medium–rare (or cook to your liking). Transfer to a plate and rest for 4–6 minutes, keeping warm.

Meanwhile, to make the mushroom bordelaise sauce, heat the oil or fat in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add the mushroom and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Pour in the jus and bring to a simmer.

Scoop out the flesh from the marrow bones and toss through the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Thickly slice the steak and place on a platter. Pour over the mushroom bordelaise sauce, sprinkle on the thyme and finish with a good grind of pepper.

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STRONG

by Elsa Pataky ACTRESS AND TOP MODEL ELSA PATAKY IS WELL KNOWN FOR HER PASSION FOR EXERCISE AND WELLBEING. A SUPERSTAR IN HER NATIVE SPAIN AND IN THE US, AND NOW WHOLEHEARTEDLY ENSCONCED IN HER NEW HOME, AUSTRALIA, ELSA FREQUENTLY GRACES THE COVERS OF MAGAZINES AROUND THE WORLD. In ‘Strong’, Elsa reveals her approach to building strength - of body and mind - as a strong mind, body and diet are the building blocks to achieving ultimate health and vitality. Elsa shares simple ways to overcome mind-traps and other challenges; tips on managing cravings and sore muscles; her favourite high-intensity exercise circuits that can be done in the comfort of your own home with minimal equipment; and delicious, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

WILD MUSHROOM RICE WITH CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN INGREDIENTS SERVES 2 • 1 cup (200g) brown rice • 3 cups (750ml) vegetable stock • 280g (1 large) chicken breast fillet, skin on • sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 small white onion, finely diced

• 2 cups (160g) finely chopped seasonal wild mushrooms • 1 garlic clove, finely grated • 3 Tuscan black kale leaves, roughly chopped • ½ cup chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, tarragon or dill • lemon wedges, to serve

METHOD Place the rice and 2 cups (500ml) of the stock in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat, stirring to stop the grains clumping together. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. You want the rice to be slightly underdone, as it will be cooked more later.

Alternatively, use a rice cooker.

Meanwhile, season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook for about 8 minutes until the edges of the chicken start to turn opaque. Reduce the heat to medium–low, flip the chicken and cook the other side for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and set aside.

Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over high heat.

Sauté the onion, mushroom and garlic for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the kale and cook for another 3minutes.

Now add the cooked rice and the last cup of stock. Cook for 8minutes, keeping the mixture moving, until the stock reduces by half. The texture should be smooth like risotto, not soupy.

Check for seasoning and add a little salt and pepper if you like. Divide the rice mixture between serving plates. Slice the chicken and arrange on top. Finish with the fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges.

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HERBED POTATO SALAD WITH SOFTBOILED EGG INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 1kg (about 8) waxy potatoes, left whole and unpeeled • 4 large organic eggs • 1 litre iced water • cup (160g) olive oil mayonnaise • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus extra to serve • 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds • 1 tablespoon roughly chopped basil leaves • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill fronds • 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves • 2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon leaves • sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper

M ETHOD Place a large saucepan of water over high heat and bring to the boil. Add the potatoes, reduce the heat to medium and boil for 12–15 minutes until fork tender but not mushy. Drain. Allow to cool, then peel and cut into chunks of similar size.

While the potatoes are cooling, bring another saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Use a spoon to gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 6 ½ minutes. Drain, and immediately place the eggs in a bowl of iced water. With the back of the spoon, tap the tip of each egg to break the shell, then carefully peel in the water.

Rinse and set aside to dry.

Place the mayo, oil, lemon juice and zest, mustard, half the sesame seeds and half the herbs in a large bowl and whisk until well combined. The dressing should be creamy rather than runny. Add the potato and gently toss everything together.

Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.

To serve, divide the potato salad among four plates. Add an egg to each plate and carefully cut in half. Drizzle over a few drops of extra oil and lemon juice and finish with a sprinkle of the remaining sesame seeds and fresh herbs, and a final grind of pepper.

BEAUTY ELIXIR INGREDIENTS SERVES 2-4 • 2 cups (500ml) coconut water • 2 cups (90g) baby spinach leaves • 1 large cucumber, peeled • 1 cup (160g) seedless green grapes • 1 green apple, cored and chopped • 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped • ½ cup coriander leaves • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves • 4 basil leaves

M ETHOD Blitz all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses and serve.

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A Year of Simple Family Food FAMILY FOOD IS GENEROUS, UNFUSSY AND DEMONSTRATES LOVE AND CARE. NO MATTER WHAT BUSYNESS THE DAY BRINGS, THE ACT OF SETTING THE TABLE AND ENJOYING A SIMPLE MEAL TOGETHER IS COMFORTING AND EVER-REASSURING. EATING SIMPLY AND SEASONALLY IS AT THE CORE OF JULIA BUSUTTIL NISHIMURA’S RECIPES.

RASPBERRY RIPPLE CAKE INGREDIENTS SERVES 6-8 • 600ml pure cream • 250g (1 cup) crème fraîche • 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste • 40g (¹⁄3cup) icing sugar, sifted

• 250g (2 cups) raspberries, plus extra to serve • finely grated zest of 1 lemon • 250g Butternut Snap or other plain sweet biscuits

This is one of the most delicious and simple ‘cakes’: just cream and raspberries sandwiched between biscuits.

• red currants, to serve (optional)

METHOD Combine the cream, crème fraîche, vanilla and 3 tablespoons of the icing sugar in a large bowl and whip to stiff peaks.

Place the raspberries in a bowl with the lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon of icing sugar and crush together with the back of a fork.

Line a 23 cm loaf tin with plastic wrap, with plenty overhanging. Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream over the base then top with a layer of biscuits. You can break some of them if you need to make them fit. Top with another layer of the cream, then half of the raspberry mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with cream (reserve about ½ cup of the cream mixture for finishing the cake). Enclose the cake with the overhanging plastic wrap and place in the freezer overnight. Transfer to the fridge and leave for a further 8–12 hours.

When ready to serve, release the cake from the tin by sitting it in some hot water for 30 seconds.

Unwrap the overhanging plastic wrap, pop your serving plate over the tin and invert the whole thing. Lift off the tin and remove the plastic wrap.

Use the remaining cream to cover the sides and top of the cake, then decorate with extra raspberries and some red currants (if using).

Serve immediately.

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BEEF INVOLTINI INGREDIENTS SERVES 4-6 • 60g (½ cup) raisins, chopped 70g pine nuts • 80g (1 cup) fresh breadcrumbs • handful of parsley leaves, finely chopped • 6 sage leaves, finely chopped, plus extra leaves to serve • 1 garlic clove, finely grated • 50g pecorino, finely grated • sea salt and black pepper • 8–12 pieces (800g) of thinly sliced topside beef, gently pounded flat

• 8–12 thin slices of prosciutto • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • crusty bread, to serve SAUCE • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 onion, finely diced • 1 celery stalk, finely diced • 1 small carrot, finely diced • 700g tomato passata • 1 fresh bay leaf • sea salt

METHOD

CRÊPES WITH WHIPPED RICOTTA

For the sauce, warm the olive oil in a large deep frying pan or flameproof casserole dish over medium heat. Gently fry the onion, celery and carrot for around 15 minutes until soft and beginning to caramelise ever so slightly. Add the passata, bay leaf and 200ml of water and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and keep warm.

INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 250g (1 ²⁄3 cups) plain flour, sifted • 550ml full-cream milk • 2 eggs • 1 tablespoon caster sugar • pinch of fine sea salt • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 vanilla pod, split and seeds scraped, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 100g unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus extra for cooking

• fresh or thawed frozen berries of your choice, to serve • honey or maple syrup, to serve

Meanwhile, prepare the involtini by first making the filling.

In a large bowl, combine the raisins, pine nuts, breadcrumbs, parsley, sage, garlic and pecorino. Season with salt and a little pepper.

WHIPPED RICOTTA

Lay the pieces of beef out flat and cover each one with a slice of prosciutto. Scatter some filling over each piece of prosciutto, distributing it evenly among all the slices, and roll up from the shortest side. Fasten each involtini with a skewer or toothpick.

• 300g fresh full-fat ricotta • 1 tablespoon caster sugar • finely grated zest of 1 lemon or orange • pinch of ground cinnamon

METHOD Mix together the flour, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined. (I do this in a blender, but you can whisk by hand in a large bowl). The batter should be quite runny, almost the consistency of thickened cream. If necessary, transfer to a container or jug, cover and allow to rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight. For the whipped ricotta, simply whisk the ingredients together in a large bowl until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish and set aside. Warm a large non-stick frying pan or crêpe pan over a medium heat and, when hot but not smoking, add a little butter.

Heat another frying pan over a medium–high heat, then add the olive oil and sear the involtini on all sides. They don’t need to be deeply coloured, but a little golden is ideal.

Return the pan with the sauce to a medium heat and nestle the involtini into the sauce, spooning some of it over the involtini to cover. Simmer, covered, for 25–30 minutes, turning the involtini halfway. The beef should still be tender and the sauce nicely thickened. Season the sauce with extra salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve with a scattering of extra sage leaves and some crusty bread.

When foaming, pour in about ¼ cup of the batter and immediately swirl the pan to spread the batter thinly over the base (or, if using a traditional crêpe pan, use the wooden tool to create the crêpe). Cook for just a minute, then flip using a spatula and cook the other side for 30 seconds. The crêpe should be golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a serving plate and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan with extra butter when needed.

Serve the crêpes with the whipped ricotta, topped with berries and honey or maple syrup.

NOTES: Often we’ll only use half the batter and store the rest in the fridge for the following morning; it may just need to be thinned out with a little milk the next day. While a proper crêpe pan does make things easier, if you don’t have one, any large frying pan will do.

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MANGO & PRAWN BOWL WITH CHILLI MANGO SAUCE This bowl is so summery! Perfect for the weekend, or if you just want to feel like it is the weekend during the work week.

INGREDIENTS SERVES 2 - Prep 15 mins • 2 cups kale, chopped • ½ cup red cabbage • ½ mango, diced • 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced • 100g prawns, cooked & peeled • ½ avocado, diced • ¼ cup edamame beans

MEX TACO SOUP

• ½ mango • ½ red chilli, roughly chopped • 1 tablespoon vinegar • 1 tablespoon olive oil • ¼ cup water • Salt & pepper to taste

METHOD

This is a delicious, filling and nutritious dinner. Not only is it full of flavour, but it’s also a quick meal to cook when you are low on time but still want something comforting and healthy.

IN GREDIENTS SERVES 4 Prep 10 mins - Cooking time 30 mins • 1 onion, diced • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 500g beef mince • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon cumin • ½ teaspoon turmeric • ½ teaspoon thyme • 1 teaspoon dried chilli (optional)

CHILLI MANGO SAUCE

In two serving bowls, evenly divide the chopped kale. Place on the base, then evenly top up each bowl with cabbage, mango, cucumber, prawns, avocado and edamame beans.

To make the dressing, place all the ingredients into a blender and whizz until smooth. Drizzle the dressing on top of the main ingredients.

• 2 capsicums, diced • 2 carrots, diced • 5 ripe tomatoes, diced • 1 x 420g can black beans • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 cups of water • Fresh coriander to serve

METHOD Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic. Add the mince and brown for 5 minutes. Add the salt, cumin, turmeric, thyme and chilli and stir until combined.

Once the mince is brown, add all of the diced vegetables and black beans. Add the water and allow to simmer for 25 minutes. Add more salt and chilli to your taste.

Serve with fresh coriander.

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AVOCADO BOATS WITH TUNA SALAD

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

SERVES 4 Prep 10 mins • 2 ripe avocados • 185g can tuna chunks, drained • 3 tablespoons corn kernels • ½ small red onion, finely diced • ¼ cup cucumber, finely diced • 1 tablespoon whole egg mayonnaise • Juice of half a lemon • Salt & pepper • 1 spring onion, thinly sliced

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the seed. Scoop out a little bit of avocado from each half to make the centre hole larger and place the scooped out avocado in a mixing bowl.

In the mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, corn kernels, diced red onion, diced cucumber, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Mix the tuna salad together until combined and then evenly distribute the salad between the 4 avocado halves. Sprinkle the top with sliced spring onion.

Using the avocado as the dish looks amazing, tastes amazing and makes this a great takeaway lunch. The fillings can be changed up by choosing ingredients which suit you.

BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW – MOQUECA INGREDIENTS

METHOD

SERVES 4 Prep 10 mins Cooking time 30 mins • 2 garlic cloves, grated • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated • 1 onion, sliced • 4 fresh tomatoes, diced • 1 x 440g can tomatoes • 400ml coconut milk

This is my version of the famous fish stew that in Brazil they call Moqueca.

• 2 white fish fillets • 300g seafood mix • 4 king prawns, green • Juice of 1 lime • 2 sprigs coriander • 1 tablespoon olive oil • Salt & pepper to taste

Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, ginger and sliced onion and sauté for 3 minutes.

Add the diced tomatoes, sauté for a further 3 minutes and add the can of tomatoes.

Simmer for a few more minutes then add the coconut milk and lime juice. Combine and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.

Add the seafood to the simmering sauce and allow to poach for 12 minutes. Add the coriander at the end and serve in large bowls.

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Jack Cowin, Nick Hazell and Hon. Karen Andrews

Meating of minds THE CSIRO AND THE MAN BEHIND HUNGRY JACKS, JACK COWIN, HAVE COMBINED FORCES TO CREATE V2FOOD, A SUSTAINABLE, PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVE TO MEAT.

Made from legumes, the v2food “mince” looks and tastes like meat, and contains added fibre and nutrients. v2food was formed by CSIRO’s Innovation Fund, managed by Main Sequence Ventures, a part of the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA), in 2018.

Competitive Foods Australia, the company behind Hungry Jack’s, also contributed seed funding to help launch the startup.

The company is led by former Masterfoods and PepsiCo Research Director, Nick Hazell.

“Making meat alternatives from plants is not a new idea, but at v2food, we’ve taken it a step further. We are on a journey to make plant-based food both taste better and be more sustainable. The protein substitutes, available to date, simply don’t taste as good as meat and they are not affordable,” Hazell said.

“We’ve seen a huge opportunity for plant-based proteins and the category is set to explode,” added Jack Cowin, the Chairman and CEO of Competitive Foods Australia.

“I’ve eaten beef all my life but I’ve tasted the v2food and it tastes as good as beef.

We can’t wait to take v2food to consumers with some fantastic new products.”

v2food has been collaborating with the grain and meat industries to add plant-based meat to the Australian agricultural story. CSIRO projects this new industry to be worth $6 billion+ by 2030 in Australia. This provides a big opportunity for existing meat and grain producers. It is estimated that by 2050 the world’s population will need twice the amount of food we consume today.

Australia doesn’t currently have the capability to process legumes for plantbased meat alternatives. With the help of CSIRO, v2food is working on developing an all-Australian value chain.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Australian grain farmers to be at the forefront of this growing market, which will help them grow and create new jobs.

It’s a new segment that could inject $6 billion to our economy by 2030,” said the Hon Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. v2food will begin to appear in restaurants and cafes throughout the remainder of the year and aims to have a presence in-store and in cafes around Australia during 2020.

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v2food makes plant-based meat. It looks, cooks and tastes like animal meat and can be used in all instances that animal meat would be used –from burgers and pies to gyozas and bolognese. Why do we need plant-based meat? The world’s population is growing and globally, we are eating more meat, and the version 1 of our food system will not be able to sustain the demands of 10 billion people in a way that takes care of our planet. We need a version 2 of the food system and our vision is to be part of that solution to feed our planet in a way that takes care of our planet.

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The Top Five Reasons People Buy Gym Memberships Every Year But Don’t Go

AUSTRALIA IS ONE OF THE MOST OBESE COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD, DESPITE A THRIVING FITNESS INDUSTRY. The Australian Bureau of Statistics found in 2018 that two thirds of Australian adults were overweight or obese.

Fitness industry expert and founder of SpeedFit, Matej Varhalik says that’s because most people think the answer to their weight issues is to go to the gym.

But he claims the gym industry is built on selling memberships rather than getting people fit and isn’t actually a suitable solution for the majority of the population.

So why are so many people buying in but not turning up?

1.

Gyms don’t cater to specific needs: Gyms are often not suitable for people with injuries, the elderly or accessible to many who have a disability.

2.

New members don’t know where to start: While most health professionals recommend working with a personal trainer or physiotherapist to develop a gym program, that does constitute an additional cost on top of the already expensive membership – but learning how to use equipment by yourself is difficult.

3.

“The fact is that the business model for most gyms is built on people not going,” says Mr Varhalik.

The gym is too busy: All regular gym goers have been involved in battles over machines, trying to find a free treadmill and just the general hustle and bustle of navigating a gym during peak periods can make it feel like a wasteful exercise.

“If everyone who bought a membership did go, our gyms would be filled to the brim and unusable,” he said.

4.

“Our experience talking to people in the industry is that it can be as high as 80 percent of people at a particular gym paying for a membership but not going. And that means they never get the health benefits they should be finding.

5.

“Part of the reason for that is the gym is simply not suitable for everyone – in fact, the majority of people probably need to take a different approach.”

A Finder survey from 2018 found that Australians were wasting 1.8 billion dollars on unused gym memberships.

Self-consciousness (and all those mirrors): If you’re not already a fit person, gyms can be confronting and intimidating places to be.

Gyms don’t incentivise you to go: It’s a rare gym that follows up on you actually attending. There are lots of incentives for being a member – but few for turning up.

In 2016, a Harvard researcher looked into why so many people found it so difficult to fit proper exercise in their lives, finding it was actually not in our nature to exercise – rather, that it is a way of coping with the conveniences of modern life.

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Mr Varhalik said all of these factors were behind his decision to start SpeedFit, which uses electromuscle stimulation technology to fit a week’s worth of workouts into one 20-minute session.

“There’s a whole group of people out there not being catered to: people with disabilities, injuries, the elderly or just people who have never looked into working out before. They need somewhere to go too.”

“Gyms are great for some people – but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and we should stop treating them like one.”

SpeedFit is a scientifically proven method used for decades in Europe for rehabilitation and sports medicine.

Each workout is tailored to the individual’s needs and your SpeedFit instructor will give you your own machine and guide you through a personally tailored workout just right for your body – and your health and fitness needs.

Find out more at speedfit.com.au

ROAD RAPTURE JOURNO, TV HOST AND ALL-ROUND TALENT, SHELLEY CRAFT HAS JOINED THE GOLD COAST JAGUAR LAND ROVER FAMILY AS THEIR NEWEST AMBASSADOR. HERE, THIS ON-THE-GO MUM OF TWO (AS WELL AS TWO FUR BABIES) LIVING HER BEST LIFE IN BYRON BAY SHARES HER IMPRESSIONS OF HER FANTASTIC NEW WHEELS. What inspires you about the Jaguar/Land Rover brand and vehicle range?

Which model and what do you love most about it?

To have two such trusted brands that have represented luxury and reliability for over 50 years is inspiring. Both Jaguar and Land Rover have adapted to the market over the years adding models that appeal to the masses all while maintaining their aspirational badge.

The beauty about being an Ambassador is the opportunity to drive the whole range! At the moment, I am really living the dream in the Range Rover Sport.

Classic on the inside, red hot cool on the outside. With all the safety features you could imagine and the comfort of my lounge room. To say I am in car heaven is an understatement.

What are the main reasons you agreed to become a brand Ambassador for Gold Coast Jaguar Land Rover?

First and foremost, the team at GCJLR. They are professional and friendly. They love their brands and create excitement for the customer about their new purchase. A company that puts their customers at the forefront of all their decisions is a group that I am proud to represent.

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GOLD COAST JAGUAR LAND ROVER 92-100 Minnie St, Southport, Qld, 4215

My car is really like any extra body part for me. From the beach run in the mornings with our two Rhodesian Ridgeback, then the school run and then all day buzzing around multitasking what seems like five different life roles. My daily drive is an all-day drive.

What is your usual routine and how versatile is your car to adapt to your requirements?

My routine varies weeks to week. From long haul freeway driving up and down the east coast to zipping in and out of tight shopping spaces. Loading up the car with kids, dogs, schoolbags and shopping or loading up the boot with suitcases. The level of comfort for all passengers never changes.

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Women of Influence breakfast WOMEN OF INFLUENCE CELEBRATED INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020 WITH AN “INTIMATE BREAKFAST AMONG 320 OF THEIR FRIENDS”, UNDER THE SAILS AT RACV ROYAL PINES RESORT. Photos by Annie Noon of Fotoforce

In keeping with their theme for 2020, the event echoed the mantra: “We rise by lifting others”, focusing on ensuring we ourselves are conscious of our own health, physically, mentally and professionally.

Led by host and WOI President, Georgia Lane, the breakfast event featured

a panel of experts sharing their own experiences and advice with these themes in mind, and included Dr Karen Coates MD, Dip. Obstetrics, Royal Australian College of Gynaecologists, who has been a practicing Women’s Health doctor for over 30 years and is part of the team at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat; Lisa Spencer RN, Bach Nursing, AHPRA who is now applying her skills to cosmetic treatments as owner of Laser Clinics Australia Runaway Bay; Dr Shahina Braganza, Senior Emergency Medicine doctor, working in one of Australia’s busiest Emergency Departments; and Leschen Smaller CA whose specialty is “Financial Mindfullness”.

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WOMEN’S NETWORK AUSTRALIA CELEBRATED THE FINAL EVENT OF QLD WOMEN’S WEEK WITH A NETWORKING BREAKFAST HELD AT THE ELEGANT NEW BOUDOIR LOUNGE AT SOUTHPORT.

The extraordinary guests were the true epitome of celebrating our diverse community of strong women and the contribution they make to Queensland. Well known local identity and WNA Member Sally Thibault led the Hot Topic Panel discussion with the following iconic Gold Coast women. The Honourable Angie Bell MP, Moyra Major, Media Personality and Fiona McLarty, head of Women’s Football, Gold Coast Suns.

Shaelene Hancock, Michelle Gray & Ashlee Gray

Sandra Hayward & Kris Barrett

Candice Olivier & Angie Bell MP

Janet Culpitt, Jeannine Farrell & Natalie Alcock

Marilyn Burton & Susanne Ridolfi

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The elegant new Boudoir Lounge at Southport

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LIZ CLIFT INTERNATIONAL New Season Preview

Enjoying the Autumn sunshine, guest to Liz Clift’s showroom and boutique enjoyed the vibrant colours and graphic patterns in the latest collection from top European designers. Trans-seasonal pieces were on show, as Gold Coasters embrace the cooler weather.

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Inspiration Verbatim...

“It’s no secret a woman’s worth has historically been measured by her appearance. Although we have evolved to acknowledge the importance of female participation in determining the success of society, the double standard used to diminish our contributions remains. Maybe we could talk more about our many true societal challenges and how we can do better.”

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“Everyone has their insecurities, even myself, as confident as I am, there are things I’m insecure about, things I worry about. But I constantly remind myself there’s a little boy or girl or grown woman out there that needs someone to look to. I feel like I can be that person. I try my best to make myself stronger and learn more about myself and not just talk the talk but walk the walk.”

“The fountain of youth [for me]; I guess it’s exercise, healthy diet, lots of water, lots of laughter, lots of sex – yes, sex, we need that as human beings. It’s healthy, it’s natural, it’s what we are here to do!”

Exercise makes me feel good. It gives me energy, you know? There’s something about exercise that gets your heart pumping and the blood running that actually makes me feel better. And when I don’t exercise a lot, I start feeling sluggish and more tired. And I don’t know about you, but I want to live a long time, okay? I want to be a 90-year-old lady that’s really fly.”

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“Okay so for me 2020 is going to be called ‘The Year of Health’. So I put on the athleisure and went out for a walk, deliberately hydrating on the couch right now and trying to avoid the sugar and junk food which is going to be hard after the holidays I’ve just had, but I’m going to do it! Who’s with me in making some positive changes this year?”

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