Slim Magazine Summer 2021 by SLIM Magazine

A guide to living your best life

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HEALTH & WELLNESS l BEAUTY l FASHION l EXPERT ADVICE l RECIPES l SOCIALS

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RICHARD DAWSON

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Partner • Wills • Powers of Attorney • Estate Planning • Estate Administration • Self Managed Superannuation Funds • Commercial & Residential Conveyancing

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Helloer Summ

COVER Model Chrissy Teigen wearing a Yanina Couture dress, Kallati jewelry, and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes while carrying a Tyler Ellis bag. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency) Alamy PUBLISHER Kate Bennett EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jeni Bone

2020 – we always had such high hopes for this symmetrical and symbolic year, the start of a new decade.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Emma Mardaine CONTRIBUTORS Dr Jane Chapman • Shakti Selwood • Dr Peter Widdowson Dr Jason Free • Veronica Larisova • Dr Andrew Cary The Lady Shake • Dr Ben Anderson • Tassia Oswald Dr Dain Heer • Dr Jenna Taylor

It has certainly been memorable, and while there have been momentous challenges in our businesses and within our communities, the forced hiatus allowed me to see what is most important in my life.

DIRECTOR OF SALES, MEDIA AND BRAND DEVELOPMENT Kate Bennett: kate@slim-magazine.com.au

Spending more time with my family created closer connections and a real appreciation for the bonds we have. We found fresh air, sunshine and exercise for fitness and therapy are vital for our wellbeing. Hygiene too came into sharp focus. I don’t think I have ever been so sanitised!

SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Annie Noon ~ Fotoforce ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES Phone: 0419 909 925 kate@slim-magazine.com.au

As a community, the Gold Coast came together to help those in need, support small businesses and look in on elderly neighbours and those living alone without the support of family networks. While we were relatively unscathed from the consequences of this terrible virus, all of us were united in our heartfelt grief for the loss of life.

EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES editor@slim-magazine.com.au MEDIA REQUESTS info@slim-magazine.com.au ACCOUNTS Cara Briggs: cbriggs@omb.com.au

The year is drawing to a close. Never has a year been so long, yet felt so fleeting. I hope you have managed to adjust to what is “the new normal”, find joy in the simple and significant things such as health, family and a safe, supportive environment. These tricky times have shown the importance of devoting energy to nourishing ourselves, mentally, spiritually and of course through food and lifestyle choices.

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This issue of SLIM distils the latest research, products, resources and advice for all facets of our lives. We hope it nurtures and nourishes you.

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contents

Recipes 60 Deliciously Ella Quick & Easy 62 The CSIRO Low-Carb Diabetes Diet & Lifestyle Solution 64 The Heart Health Guide 66 A Gay Guy’s Guide to Life, Love, Food 68 Easy Gluten Free

Features 11 Sun Sensor – new device to monitor sun exposure 20 Hair Repair 23 Fashion profile – illuah breaks new ground 24 Work Out – new season active wear 26 Renee Pryde – Losing 78 kilograms gave me a new lease on life

28 Cover Story – Chrissy Teigen 34 In My Pilates Bag – Lara Dawson, Studio Pilates 44 The Emotion Code - Shakti Selwood 50 Empowering Empaths – Leith Jensen 51 Men’s Health special 70 Green Time Over Screen Time 79 How to ask your kids if they’re ok – Dr Dain Heer

SLIM Experts 30 Dr Ben Anderson Cardiothoracic Surgeon sheds light on heart health

Regular features 4

Publisher’s Letter

10 Health Hoax - the truth about ‘healthy’ foods 12 Bite Size 18 Beauty – Glow Getters

36 Dr Jason Free Bariatric Surgeon shows there are solutions for postweight-loss surgery issues

38 Books We Love

40 Dr Peter Widdowson Plastic Surgeon reveals some of the current facial rejuvenation procedures

71 Test Drive – The all-electric Porsche Taycan

42 Dr Andrew Cary Obstetrician & Gynaecologist shares insight into gynaecological rejuvenation 46 Dr Jane Chapman – Bowel health

48 WIN with SLIM Competitions

72 Socials 78 Subscription – Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat, Wellness Weekend 80 Inspiration Verbatim 8 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

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WE EMPOWER THE WAY PEOPLE APPROACH HEALTH AND WELLNESS BY INFUSING BODY AND MIND EXERCISE WITH TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESTYLE. Founded in Australia, the first of the CHANG

From meditation, yoga, reformer Pilates to having

studios opened at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast

extra curricular equipment like surfboards and

in October 2020 with a fresh approach on class

bikes available to members, eliminating all notion

based training. The introduction of ‘cross training’

of the ‘sterile’ gym.

has been established and cemented in a way never thought possible, CHANG takes that a step further — a complete fusion of exercise, mental wellness

CHANG doesn’t challenge its members to be a size smaller, to tone up or be scored on how

and lifestyle.

much you can bench press but to adapt to a health

The brand was conceptualised by a trio of fitness

life, not just the class.

and wellness lifestyle that carries through their

and business experts, Pete Haselhurst, Emma Pearson and Lucy Francis to change the cookie cutter approach to fitness in Australia, creating a movement of real ‘change’ that welcomes its community to experience a new lifestyle journey together.

Boasting world-class trainers, the best equipment across all training and practices and a passion for the fusion of fitness and technology, CHANG is the new normal of cross training you’ve been craving.

Disregarding any notion of exclusivity CHANG is a functional space that offers far more than just kettlebells, weights and classes.

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING YOGA & MEDITATION REFORMER PILATES

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Health Hoax DON’T SWALLOW THE FANCY PACKAGING AND CATCHY TAG LINES; MANY FOOD ITEMS PROMOTED AS HEALTHY OPTIONS ARE ACTUALLY FAR FROM IT. EATING THEM CAN EVEN MEAN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOSING WEIGHT AND ACTUALLY GAINING MORE.

One 600ml bottle has over 35g of sugar in it and contains over 150 calories. Considering you just exercised to burn those calories off, why would you undo your hard work by drinking them back in? The best drink post-exercise is water.

JUICE Many of the fruit juices available on the market contain very little real fruit. Instead, they are packed full of concentrates and preservatives to extend the shelf life. But even if it’s a brand that only includes actual orange juice, fruit itself is still full of sugar. One glass of orange juice has over 20g of sugar in it, so you’re better off eating your fruit, not drinking it.

Well shockingly, a salad can sometimes be as calorie-filled as the burger you really wanted. The danger with salads are the sauces. Mayonnaise, for example, contains nearly 100 calories for every tablespoon. Then, think of how many tablespoons there are on a salad. Yep, should have just got the burger.

Dried fruit is just normal fruit made convenient right? Wrong. Because the fruit is dried, the sugar content becomes way more concentrated, and you don’t get a lot of the nutrients you would from the fresh stuff.

This one surprises a lot of people!

Sports drinks are loaded with electrolytes to help with recovery, right? Well, they’re also loaded with sugar.

But wait, surely all salads are healthy, right? After all, it’s salad!

DRIED FRUIT

BANANA BREAD

SPORTS DRINKS

SALADS

Here’s a list of the 9 most unhealthy ‘healthy’ foods according to the experts at The Lady Shake.

So many blokes get caught out when they try and pick a healthy option and choose Banana bread. It sounds healthy right? Yet one piece that you get from the cafe is likely to have over 50g of sugar in it! To put that in perspective, that’s more than a can of coke.

flavouring to it. As for the rest, look for yoghurts with less than 6g of sugar per serve.

One serve of dried fruit is just 30g, yet contains over 20g of sugar in it.

ICED TEA

SUSHI Rice, seaweed, lean meat – that makes sushi healthy right? Well, unfortunately, no. Ultimately, the goodness of sushi depends on how it’s prepared. The rice is more often than not prepared by soaking it in sugar water, and the roll is then covered in high-calorie sauces. For a treat meal, sushi is great. For a healthy option, not all sushi passes. If you do enjoy sushi, simple things like choosing nigiri and less processed options can make it much healthier.

YOGHURT Do you know which yoghurts are healthier than others? A lot of yoghurts (especially those targeted towards kids) are packed with added sugars and retain very few of the real benefits yoghurt has. When choosing a yoghurt, opt for a natural greek yoghurt with no added sugar. You can then add your own fruit and 12 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

Iced tea is marketed as a healthy alternative to soft drinks, yet I still wouldn’t call it healthy. One 250ml serve can contain up to 22g of sugar, which is nearly on par with juice and soft drink. Because you think you’re making a healthy decision, you’re more likely to have a second glass (or the whole bottle).

NUTELLA/NUT SPREAD For some reason, there is a conception that Nutella isn’t just chocolate in a tub. “But it’s next to peanut butter on the shelves!” people say. Honestly, it should be in the lolly aisle next to the chocolate! One serve has 200 calories and over 20g of sugar in it, and who uses just one serve? Other nut spreads also contain sweeteners in them to make them taste better, so always look at the nutrition panel before buying. Organic or 100 percent nut spreads are the go, all the goodness without the added crap. More at theladyshake.com.au

Sun sensor

AUSTRALIA HAS THE HIGHEST MORTALITY RATE OF MELANOMA IN THE WORLD. THIS YEAR, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THERE WILL BE 1,375 DEATHS. SKIN CANCER ACCOUNTS FOR THE LARGEST NUMBER OF CANCERS DETECTED EVERY YEAR AMONG AUSTRALIANS, ACCORDING TO ABS DATA.

Now, researchers at Macquarie University’s Nanotechnology Laboratory have made a tiny wearable device that could help millions avoid skin cancer. Head of Macquarie University’s NanoTech Laboratory, Dr Noushin Nasiri has designed a tiny wearable device that measures someone’s sun exposure and alerts them when they’ve exceeded the limit for their skin type. Nasiri’s wearable ‘sun safety sensor’ prototype, the first of its kind, is about the size of a fingernail. The real-time sensor detects a user’s exact location, determining whether they are indoors or outdoors, in shade or sunlight, and how much ultra-violet radiation their skin has absorbed over 24 hours. “Then, if you’ve gone over the safe limit, the device uses Bluetooth to communicate with an app on your smartphone to send you a text saying you’ve had enough exposure and you should get out of the sun or cover up,” says Nasiri.

Already smartwatches can report the UV index from your GPS location, but it’s not personalised. “Knowing your skin type, our sensor can calculate how much cumulative UV you can tolerate and then when you’re at risk, it will alert you immediately,” Nasiri says. An advocate of preventative medicine, she says her affordable device could alert millions of people in Australia and beyond to the dangers of overexposure to the sun, decreasing their skin cancer risk. Last year, Nasiri and Tasrif Noor, her Master’s student, created a prototype and published a ‘proof of concept’. Now they’re looking for an investor to

DR NOUSHIN NASIRI

incorporate the sensor into an existing smartwatch, Fitbit, sunglasses or clothing. They aim to make the device smaller (it was originally about the size of half a pack of cards) so it can be more comfortable to wear. Another benefit is that the device will be affordable, costing less than $20. “We are so close to commercialising the device and it’s very exciting,” Nasiri says.

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Feast of flavours For more than 45 years, Tilda has been the go-to choice for rice lovers, from home cooks to renowned chefs. Today, Tilda has four ready-to-heat varieties of basmati from around the world available in all major supermarkets Australia-wide.

A little bit of this... A little bit of that.

Whether you’re building up an Indian biryani or smashing out a Thai stir fry, Tilda is here to keep you trying new things and embrace life in all its flavours. Flavours include Coconut Chilli & Lemongrass, Coconut, Brown, and Pure. Tilda’s basmati rice is considered a healthy “super grain” because it’s low GI and low in fat. With the majority of products being gluten-free and vegan, Tilda will put a smile on everyone’s face no matter the occasion. The convenient rice pouches only take two minutes to heat up so even the time poor don’t have to miss out on flavour and nutrition Available in supermarkets. RRP $3.40. tilda.com

Chocolate cheer Gold Coast artisan chocolate company Little Cocoa specialises in handcrafted & bespoke artisan chocolates for all occasions. Using high quality couverture, we handcraft and refine it into fine chocolate pralines with a multitude of soft luscious fillings, multilayered chocolate dragées and more. Little Cocoa celebrated World Chocolate Day in July by launching their new vegan chocolate range. Little Cocoa chocolatier Alicia Chapman said the process is not as straightforward as simply swapping ingredients like butter and cream for non-dairy alternatives, since some popular vegan ingredients such as

coconut oil can overpower more subtle flavours in her chocolate and its fillings. “I kept experimenting until I was satisfied that these chocolates, using only plant derived ingredients, would be acceptable for all chocolate lovers.” The Little Cocoa vegan chocolate taster box gives people a variety of taste and texture sensations. The vegan fillings can also be sampled in her premium boxed chocolate pralines. Chocolatier, Little Cocoa littlecocoa.com.au 0451 977 172 @littlecocoa_au

Passion for the sweet stuff Celebrate the tropical flavours from the Pacific Rim in the comfort of your own home. Food lovers and home cooks can enjoy their own tropical oasis with the launch of Barker’s New Zealand Passionfruit Curd. This delicious premium curd has been crafted to create a wonderland of flavours; strong, sweet and tangy. Proudly produced on Barker’s original family farm at the foothills of the Southern Alps New Zealand, Passionfruit Curd is made with New Zealand butter and eggs, creating a much-loved luscious and creamy alternative to jam. Available at Woolworths. 440g RRP $5. barkers.com.au 14 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

Versatile veges Unleash your culinary creativity and be inspired to make wholesome, sweet and savoury foods without the guilt thanks to the newest innovators in the wellness and food space, PomPom Paddock. PomPom Paddock is a familyowned Australian business dedicated to creating simple, delicious and nutritious, plant-based products that promote health and wellbeing. Cauliflower their rock star ingredient. Rich in fibre, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and Vitamin C, just to name a few of the concentrated goodness, they are also vegan friendly, gluten and wheat free and have been endorsed by Coeliac Australia. PomPom Paddock Pancaked & Waffle Mix. RRP $6.99. pompompaddock.com

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Zyng – just the thing!

Spread the love Family-owned boutique producer, SSS Foods, has launched two hommus flavours with a vision to inspire Australians to find new inventive ways to use the traditional picnic dip. Natural and Coriander, Cumin & Mild Chilli Hommus are made with 100 percent natural, Australian ingredients including chickpeas from the flat tablelands of Kalkee, Victoria and herbs and spices from some of the country’s best farmers and providores at Sydney’s Flemington markets. For a variety of recipes visit sssfoods.com.au

Young Living, a world leader in essential oils, has released NingXia Zyng, a chemical-free drink that will help you put more zing in your step throughout the day. With added vitamins, NingXia Zyng is a combination of sparkling water infused with pear and blackberry juice, white tea, and features two of Young Living’s quality essential oils, lime and black pepper, to help give you the energy you need. It also contains the same delicious whole-fruit wolfberry puree found in Young Living’s signature superfruit supplement, Ningxia Red. NingXia Zyng is only 35 calories with 35mg of natural caffeine and contains no unnatural sweeteners and artificial preservatives that lead to caffeine crashes. The drink has a crisp and unique flavor, making it sweet, refreshing, and guilt-free.

Honey power Manuka honey has been found to destroy bacteria with links to stomach cancer. Recent research from the University of Auckland has discovered BEE+ Manuka honey can inhibit the growth of H. pylori, a type of bacteria that infects the stomach and is a known risk factor for stomach cancer. The unique antibacterial property, now referred to as UMF®: unique Manuka factor sets Manuka honey apart as one of nature’s true wonder foods. Honey takes on many of its properties from the types of flowering plants the bees feed on to collect nectar. Research which began in the 1980s found the honey from bees that eat the nectar of the flowering Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) tree, found widely across New Zealand, had higher antibacterial properties than those of honey collected from areas where bees fed on other flowers. 250g.

For the kids, NingXia Red Singles are perfect for school lunches with flexible packaging and resealable lids. NingXia Red Singles combine tasty superfruit juices and pure orange, yuzu, lemon, and tangerine essential oils to support your kid’s overall wellness for revitalisation on-the-go.

RRP NZ $49.90. beeplus.co.nz/en

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Guilt-free snacks Founder of KOJA, Kate Johansson is on a mission to educate others on what’s actually in the food they’re eating and the importance of being able to visualise every ingredient. KOJA bars contain less than a teaspoon of sugar per bar, leaving more room for the nutrition and sustainable energy boost your body needs. KOJA Natural Peanut Butter Bars are made using only natural ingredients – no preservatives, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, stabilisers, or nasty additives. The Natural Peanut Butter Bars are made with Australian peanuts rich in protein and healthy fats and come in three delicious flavours: Choc Chip Crunch, Peanut Caramel and Chocolate. Available in Coles stores nationally. RRP $3.50. koja.com.au

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Love your guts

Tan eraser Tan Bomb is the world’s first tan eraser and primer in a bath bomb. You can wipe your skin clean of any fake tan and leave it nourished before your next application. This ground-breaking new product was dreamt up by a local Gold Coast woman with a background in the beauty industry who loves a fake tan but hates the side effects of tan erasers that leave her skin red and itchy. Tan Bomb is cruelty-free vegan as well as chemical and alcohol-free. It is packed full of soothing Epsom salts and natural oils with a therapeutic effect on the skin. RRP $16.95. tanbomb.com.au

If you’re looking to reboot, or you suffer from IBS, bloating, lactose and gluten intolerance, indigestion and even acne, PuraU-Happy Gut could be for you! PuraU is a new 3-step, 30-day system to help boost your body. The supplements contain all natural, plant-based ingredients. The result is to help make you feel instantly lighter and brighter. Ingredients include Lactobacillus Acidophilus, L-Glutamine, Zinc, Ginger, Peppermint, Fennel, Turmeric and Barberry. PuraU is TGA approved and features both prebiotics and probiotics. RRP $199.99. purau.com.au

Full bloom Peach Pack has launched The Blossom Pack, a curated service that packages sanitary products and self-care items into a nifty eco-friendly box and delivers them straight to your door. Cofounded by 22-year old best friends, Sage Mellet and Alyssa Carp as a way to dismantle the negative stigma and embarrassment that is often associated with menstruation, Blossom Pack celebrates and empowers women throughout their cycle. A portion of its proceeds going towards supporting women and providing menstruation products to those in need. For its Australian launch, Peach Pack has collaborated with the legends at TOM Organic to deliver organic cotton sanitary items alongside a range of self-care products as well. RRP $54.95. www.thepeachpack.com

Say ‘Sayonara’ to sugar Lakanto’s Monkfruit Sweeteners let you enjoy your favourite foods without compromising on health, taste, dietary needs or overall wellbeing. Originally cultivated by Buddhist monks in east Asia for its sweetness and healing properties, the Monk fruit has been used to create a 100 percent natural alternative to sugar. Made from the melon-like, Monk fruit, which derives its sweetness from antioxidants in the fruit’s flesh, this new sweetener has 93 percent fewer calories than sugar, zero net carbs, zero glycemic impact and no fibre, maltodextrin, stevia, artificial sweeteners or flavourings. The range consists of Classic Monkfruit Sweetener, made from the white flesh of the Monk fruit to replace white sugar, and the Golden Monkfruit Sweetener with a sweet maple flavour, made from the white flesh, seed and peel, as a substitute for raw cane sugar. 200g RRP $10.50 and 500g RRP $19.95 and 800g RRP $29.95 bags. lakanto.com.au

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CINDY BUTLER NAILS Self-care and aware The team at Peggy Sue are focused on indulgent beauty for ourselves, while protecting the beauty in the world around us. Their plant-based, eco-friendly and sustainable products encourage us to slow-down and enjoy an effective, restorative self-care routine. Peggy Sue provides refill options for some of their range, aiming to break the consume-and-discard cycle. The Peggy Sue self-care indulgent range includes compostable Bath Brew Pockets (RRP $32) that are like a big tea bag for your bath and unlike bath salts and bath bombs, they won’t leave you sitting on grainy salts or leave a mess in the bath tub. The Peggy Sue Bath & Body Oil (100ml RRP $48) is a beautiful blend of organic ingredients and is rich

in vitamins and essential fatty acids. Perfect for use directly on your whole body for moisture or added to your bath for a relaxing and hydrating experience. A body oil that does it all, the formula is also light enough to use on the ends of your hair to repair dry splitting ends, as well as on your cuticles! The Peggy Sue Silk Lip Kit (RRP $36) contains a natural Lip Exfoliant that removes dry flaky skin from the lips and a Lip Conditioner that deeply hydrates and restores lips while creating a natural shield to protect them against free radical damage. Both products come with refill options as the gorgeous bamboo packaging is too beautiful to discard after the product is finished. peggysuesoaps.com

MANICURE PEDICURE ACRYLIC SHELLAC NAIL ART GEL EXTENSION

Clean sweep New to the OzKleen range are Mould Power & Kitchen Power Degreaser. Both are anti-bacterial and a great edition to the cleaning range. Mould Power will kill 99.9 percent of household germs, including staphylococcus, e-coli and pseudomonas. Mould Power recently received the CHOICE RECOMMENDED award.

0414 531 523 CINDYBNAILS

Available in Woolworths stores nationally. RRP from $5.99. ozkleen.com

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Natural care

WIN ONE OF THREE IN ESSENCE SETS. A double prize pack including the In Essence Hayfever Duo Spring Set and the In Essence Headache Essentials Set consisting of essential oils traditionally used to relieve symptoms for a mild head cold and restore clarity of mind. Now that Summer is here hay fever is still around. The In Essence Hayfever Duo Spring Set includes a Hay Fever Essential Oil Blend to use in your office or home, and an In Essence Hay Fever Roll On blend to take with you on-the-go and a limited-edition travel tin. Using a carefully formulated blend of 100 percent Lemon, Peppermint, Lavender and Cypress essential oils the In Essence Hay Fever Essential Oil Blend can relieve symptoms associated with hay fever and seasonal allergies such as respiratory congestion, nasal secretions, headache and catarrh.

When it comes to foot care products, Neat Feat is one of Australasia’s most trusted and popular brands. In fact, Neat Feat developed the world’s first roll-on antiperspirant for feet, much to the relief of many a foot odour sufferer and their loved ones!

have added a Naturals range to their line. Based on herbal medicine and aromatherapy the Neat Feat Natural range offers peace of mind for customers who are increasingly conscious of choosing natural over traditional products.

With an extensive product range including foot care products to treat athlete’s foot, foot pain and foot odour, personal products to treat sweating and sweat rash, orthotics, foot care gels, shoes, and other personal care products, Neat Feat

Natural Pain Relief Foot Cream, RRP $27.25. Natural Antifungal Foot Spray, RRP $17.90. Natural Shoe Deodoriser, RRP $8.95. Available nationally from leading pharmacies. neatfeat.com

Cocktail capers Box Mixers has launched a new range of cocktail mixers, made from all-natural flavours, crafted to make drinking cocktails at home simple and convenient. Low in sugar, less than 55 calories per serve, gluten free, Box Mixers are Australian made and owned and are available in resealable and recyclable bottles. Flavours include Classic Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini and Mojito. Box Mixers can also be enjoyed without alcohol, by simply removing the spirit and serving over ice.

The In Essence Headache Essentials Set is the go-to for natural headache relief and features a stylish In Essence Mini Wood Ultrasonic Diffuser, the In Essence Headache Essential Oil Blend and In Essence Headache Roll On blend to have on hand when needed the most. Using a relieving blend of 100 percent pure Lavender, Peppermint, Lime and Lemon essential oils, traditionally used in aromatherapy to help ease tension from the mind for natural headache relief.

Available from Woolworths nationally. RRP $7.50. boxmixers.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT inessence.com.au

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Bite size……… Clean Smarter, Not Harder

Koh aims to simplify your cleaning routine with one effective and eco-friendly cleaning system that does the job of 20, without compromising on power and performance. Formulated alongside scientists at the University of New South Wales, Koh Universal Cleaner was created. The simple solution is free from harsh chemicals, fragrances, phosphates and parabens. When the Universal Cleaner is used with Koh’s specially designed range of cleaning accessories it forms the Koh Cleaning System, which will give you a brilliant clean across all your household surfaces - benchtops, ovens, bathrooms, mirrors, floors, windows and more. Home Starter Bundle RRP $44.90 includes 4L Universal Cleaner, 1 Atomiser, 4 Microfibre Cloths, 4 Diamond Sponges. koh.com

DIY dog gear Recycling for good Eco-friendly and sustainability-obsessed, Australian B-Corporation-certified brand, Uppercup, have always been passionate about focussing beyond the bottom line and balancing profit with purpose while looking after the environment. Their original range of reusable cups aims to eradicate single-use coffee cups from distribution and eventual landfill. Now, in a ground-breaking first, Uppercup have raised the bar by providing revolutionary ways for consumers and businesses to help correct the Australian recycling issue and look after the environment, all while supporting Australian-only manufacturing and jobs. Because all good things must come to an end and even reusable cups have an

end of life, Uppercup have created a next generation product, the recycled Uppercup Plus, that is made of old reusable coffee cups to ensure that these products will not end up in landfill but instead are recycled and repurposed locally to create the Uppercup Plus cup. This closed-loop environmental and sustainable solution is a simple process where old cups are cleaned and sent back to the Uppercup Head Office where they are crushed and manufactured to create the recycled Uppercup Plus coffee cup. The 355ml Uppercup Plus is available at uppercup.com RRP $27.50. 19 slim-magazine.com.au

Moo + Twig invite dog owners, friends and family to get creative, with their DIY Bow Tie Dog Collar Kits. The Aussie brand creates collars and accessories for the coolest of canines and its latest release is here to spark your creativity and give you a reason to gather your mates for a “crafternoon”. Kits contain a leather collar and bow tie, monogrammed tag with stainless steel plate, assorted paintbrushes and four pots of paint you get to choose at checkout. RRP $69.95. mooandtwig.com

Clean Sweep Removing make-up and cleansing skin are a breeze with the new Foreo Luna Mini 3. With softer and longer bristles, the Luna Mini 3 uses 8000 T-Sonic™ pulsations per minute to remove 99.5 percent of oil, dirt and makeup. The fully waterproof and bacteria-resistant device features 12 massage intensities to provide a customisable cleansing experience. RRP $219. sephora.com.au

Dewy Delight

Superbooster

Glow s r e tt e G

EMBRACE SUMMER WITH YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD. GET YOUR GLOW ON WITH A SELECTION OF THE LATEST SUPER SERUMS, SKIN CREAMS AND ACCESSORIES.

Dr Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum leaves you looking refreshed and radiant. Use before or after sun or wind exposure, spending time in heated or air-conditioned rooms, or simply as a refresher before an evening out, the hyaluronic complex is a miracle worker. RRP $462. mecca.com.au

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream is a rich, luxurious cream that deeply hydrates the skin, delivering a healthy, youthful glow in an instant. Tatcha’s signature Hadasei-3 blend of anti-ageing Japanese superfoods, green tea, rice, and algae deliver essential nutrients for optimal skin health and youthful radiance. RRP $109. mecca.com.au

C For Yourself

Even out skin tone and address dullness and texture with this vegan, brightening Vitamin C-rich face mask. Mario Badescu Brightening Mask With Vitamin C restores luminosity to the skin and helps to draw out impurities whilst addressing uneven skin texture. With continued use, skin appears more smooth, soft and refreshed. RRP $35. mecca.com.au

Energiser r i x i l E y t Frui Bohemian Skin is an Australian-made, 100 percent natural, certified organic, vegan and cruelty-free certified skincare brand, launching a brand new AHA Enzyme Exfoliant. Formulated with coconut water, lactic acid, orange, lemon, papaya and pomegranate enzymes and jojoba esters, the Bohemian Skin AHA Enzyme Exfoliant gently exfoliates and dissolves dead skin cells to reveal a soft, bright, even and radiant complexion. RRP $43. bohemianskin.com.au

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C+ Collagen Brighten & Firm Vitamin C Serum from Dr Dennis Gross Skincare is an illuminating gel-serum hybrid packed with potent Vitamin C to brighten dull skin. It repairs discoloration and recharges skin, leaving skin smoother and more luminous. RRP $138.95. cosmeticsnow.com.au

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Petal power White Sands’ Orchids Oil is the lightweight hair oil made from the petals of 62 different varieties of Orchid Flowers that instantly restores inner balance to the hair and scalp, while creating shine and adding natural moisture to tired, stressed tresses. Controls frizz and flyaways, strengthens elasticity to brittle hair, promotes shine and softens.

Beach rescue Blondi Beach was founded by a former Bondi lifesaver Louise Bryant, inspired after long days at the beach resulting in dry and damaged hair from sun, salt and chlorine effects. The range features six purely-derived products, made with crueltyfree, vegan-friendly ingredients that are either naturally scented, allergen or fragrance-free.

Supercharge your scalp Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Happi Scalp™ Scrub is formulated with a stable, supercharged blend of AHAs and BHAs that rapidly breakdown and dissolve dead skin cells and styling product build-up. The blend of six antioxidant and fatty acid rich plant oils including marula, mongongo, baobab and maracuja and quick absorbing amino acid blend keep the scalp nourished, flake free and balanced. RRP $58. mecca.com.au

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Hair Repair

Mask aid A new Aussie 10-minute miracle hair mask that uses natural ingredients to repair dry and damaged hair, Georgiemane is the perfect do-it-at home product to keep hair growing longer and stronger. Great for dry, dull, locks prone to breakage from consistent colouring or heat styling. Containing all natural oils such as coconut, shea butter, aloe vera, grape seed oil and Abyssinica oil.

SAY HELLO TO DAYS OF SUNSHINE, EXERCISE, SWIMMING, THE BEACH AND AMPED UP UV EXPOSURE. PROTECT AND TREAT YOUR HAIR TO MAINTAIN THE HEALTH OF YOUR GLORIOUS, GLOSSY CROWNING GLORY.

RRP $44.95. whitesandsaustralia.com.au

Blowdry Boss Evy Professional introduces ‘theBOSS’, ensuring easy, effortless styling featuring 2500 watts of super-hydrating power technology. ‘theBOSS’ also contains the patented EVY Mineral technology to lock in inner hydration for faster drying. Each blast from ‘theBOSS’ leaves hair smoother and more hydrated. The end result is hair heaven – silky, smooth, shiny healthy hair every time. RRP $249. evyprofessional.com

Serum SOS Khairpepä Transforme leave-in serum is a powerful but lightweight serum that repairs, strengthens and improves the elasticity of the hair, and adds volume to fine and fragile hair.

RRP $49.99. georgiemane.com

RRP $89. khairpep.com.au

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BRIGHT COLOURS AND BOLD DESIGNS MIXED WITH NAUTICAL PRINTS AND SOME CHIC BLACK STYLES MAKE UP THE KICK STARTER COLLECTION FROM FUNKITA.

Make a splash in the Nautical prints of Royal Fleet, Skipper and Club Royale and dream of sailing into the sunset. The always popular nautical stripes and hues of sea greens and blues are available in one and two piece designs.

Long Life Flyer One Piece in Still Black RRP $109.95

Sky Hi One Piece in Cracked Gold RRP $99.95

Night Howler Criss Cross Top and Brief RRP $85

The rest of the Kick Starter collection sees a return of our favourite one and two piece styles in a variety of brand new prints.

Sexy Rexy Stapped in One Piece RRP $84.95

Use Your Illusion Single Strap One Piece RRP $89.95

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Then there’s the Black Range of minimalist and modern designs. The chic styles and flattering shapes are available in one and two piece designs and will add more than a touch of glamour to your trip to the pool or day at the beach. The Black Range boasts three stunning prints and nine styles of swimwear including the brand-new Bond Girl One Piece. The black and gold marble effect of Cracked Gold screams luxury, while the black and grey stripes of the Mansfield print give a hint of nautical. For those who like to keep it simple, Still Black is the perfect choice. The selection of elegant prints and refined styling offers a discreet touch of character to your swimwear. More at funkita.com

Sustainable style ILLUAH IS A NEW GENERATION BESPOKE LABEL, AIMING TO REDUCE WASTE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION PROCESS.

Australian Lauren Worthington and Italian-based Ian von Hessenbeck are the creative force behind the label illuah. “Our main focus is to create sustainable, high quality items and to eventually move into being a lifestyle and wellbeing brand with an educational platform,” states Lauren positioning their Collections as “seasonless”, the duo has chosen to transcend the norms of fashion. “Personally, we believe fashion is moving out of its old ways and the future of fashion is less – less collections, less unnecessary production. We offer bespoke, tailored and hand-made options and do not produce until an order has been made, ensuring no waste. “We have worked so hard to make fully sustainable items to ensure we are 100 percent no doubt sustainable. It’s been a really long process because sustainability is still so new and it’s rare to find for instance fabric companies that have eco-friendly fabrics with low minimums. Whilst we are currently focusing on jewellery and knitwear we hope to grow our collections to shoes and other accessories within the next years. Down the line we do see illuah merging into a lifestyle and educational brand. Expanding from fashion venturing into interior, wellness, general lifestyle products and more. illuah.com 25 slim-magazine.com.au

ICE COLD

New season Lululemon collection comprises mix ‘n match pieces in bright hues, featuring a new ice-dye technique to the sleek and weightless Nulux™ fabric. Lululemon Energy Bra Nulux Ice Wash, RRP $79 paired with Lululemon Fast and Free HR Tight Nulux Ice Wash, RRP $149; and Swiftly Tech 2.0 LS Top, RRP $89 with Mapped Out High Rise Tight, RRP $139. lululemon.com.au

WORK OUT

TIME TO SHED THE LAYERS FOR SUMMER AND SHRED THAT BODY! LOOKING THE PART IS THE FIRST STEP.

TOP OF THE CROPS S.A.S.H.E.D. specialises in versatile pieces for gym, running and casual wear. sashed.com.au

PACK PERFECT New from Funkita, the Elite Squad Backpack has got room for everything you need, whether you’re headed for the gym or a day at the pool. Bold prints include Fossil Fuel and Hyper Inflation, stand out from the crowd. From $55.95. funkita.com

EMPOWERED WOMAN CROP TOP. RRP $49.95, ONE-PIECE JUMPSUIT RRP $34.95

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C HA NG E F OR GOOD Tammy Hembrow’s clothing range Saski Collection has dropped its Mesh Collection. The luxury athleisure label’s collection, worn by the likes of J Lo, is available in five styles: high waist leggings, square neck sports bra, mesh sports bra, mesh tee and short, and five colours: Black, White, Beige, Fuchsia and Steel Blue. Sizes range from sizes XS to XL. Saski Collection has introduced I=CHANGE to the Saski website, where $1 from every transaction is donated to charities that help end violence against women, undertake research into breast cancer and children’s cancers. saskicollection.com

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BLOCK BUSTER LULULEMON LIFT AND LENGTHEN YOGA BLOCK. RRP $19. LULULEMON.COM.AU

New Lease on Life

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RENEE PRYDE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR HER FAMILY, INCLUDING CHANGING HER RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD, LOSING WEIGHT AND IN THE PROCESS, DISCOVERING HOW FUN AND FANTASTIC LIFE CAN BE, BUSHWALKING, BEING ACTIVE AND SHOPPING FOR FASHIONABLE CLOTHES.

How many kilos did you lose? 78kg What was your relationship with food? NAME: RENEE PRYDE AGE: 40 OCCUPATION: PRACTICE MANAGER FAMILY: HUSBAND JARROD AND 3-YEAR OLD SON, LENNOX HEIGHT: 163CM CURRENT WEIGHT: 58KG HEAVIEST WEIGHT: 142KG DAY OF SURGERY WEIGHT: 132KG

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Food was my everything. I would celebrate with food. I would eat when I was sad, bored, unhappy. I would spend so much of my day thinking about what I was going to eat. It was really a very unhealthy relationship. What motivated you to go on your weight-loss journey? I had been thinking about it for a little while but in January 2019 whilst at Dreamworld I was asked to leave a ride with my son because I was too big. It was so embarrassing, and my son was so upset. I realised in that moment things had to change.

I’m no longer the mum who has to sit on the sideline. I am up and actively participating in my son’s activities. I have so much energy.

How long had you battled with weight issues? I have always been on some sort of diet however when I reached my late 20s it got out of control What health problems did you face as a result? I was always in pain. At the end of the day my feet would just ache. Since surgery we have discovered that I have Bradycardia which is a very low heart rate. My cardiologist has said it’s amazing with my weight the way it was I didn’t just pass away in my sleep given the strain that was on my heart.

What made you decide on weight-loss surgery and which procedure was the right one for you?

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

I knew I needed extra help. I have done the food delivery programs, I felt uncomfortable going to a gym (I joined but never returned after the second session as everyone was just staring at me the whole time).

I’m no longer the mum who has to sit on the sideline. I am up and actively participating in my son’s activities. I have so much energy.

Just the sheer amount of weight I needed to lose I needed something more.

Bushwalking. As a family we go every weekend that we can. I never would have believed this to be my life.

I did a lot of research of different surgeons and met with a couple until I found the one who just made me feel at ease and supported. I decided on the SADI procedure as it had the best results long term with the lowest levels of weight regain 12 months post-surgery. Post-surgery, what have been some of the challenges? I still put way too much food on my plate, even 12 months post-surgery but now I know that I can just stop when I’m full. The hair loss was a big issue, but it’s now growing back thicker than before. What are some of the benefits? The shopping! I can shop in any store and not feel embarrassed. A whole new world of fashion has opened up and it’s no longer about dressing so that I blend into the background. 29 slim-magazine.com.au

What do you enjoy doing the most these days?

Before I would make us catch a cab to travel 1km down the road, now we are trekking as a family. What is your response to people who look at weight-loss surgery as “the easy road” to weight-loss? Educate yourself. There is nothing easy about weight-loss surgery. This is a lifelong commitment to change. Mentally, physically and emotionally, weight-loss surgery is the toughest thing I have ever undergone but I am so thankful for it as it gave me my life back. Any regrets? Only that I wish I had done it sooner!

Cover Story……… CHRISSY TEIGEN SEEMS TO HAVE IT ALL. MODEL, MEDIA PERSONALITY, AUTHOR, ‘MOM’ AND WIFE AND LOVER TO SINGER/SONGWRITER AND PEOPLE MAGAZINE’S SEXIEST MAN ALIVE, JOHN LEGEND, SHE ADMITS SHE NEVER DREAMT OF SUCH FAR-REACHING SUCCESS OR SUCH A HIGH PROFILE.

th r a E er th o M “I always wanted to be a teacher or wanted to do something with food,” she said in an interview with DailyBeast. Despite her admirable yet modest ambitions, the mixed-race beauty was discovered aged 18 while working at a surf shop in California. Born in Delta, Utah in 1985, Christine Diane Teigen is the daughter of a Thai mother, Vilailuck and American father, Ron. She recalls rejecting much of the Thai customs and cuisine of her mum’s culture, preferring the meat and potatoes of her father’s Norwegian ancestry. “I remember being really embarrassed by it when I was young and had friends over. It was weird to pull shrimp heads off and discard the body and eat the head. There were moments when as a kid you cringe.”

Her modelling career took off when she landed the cover of the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated in 2010. During her stellar rise, she appeared on covers and editorials within international titles such as Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Vogue, as well as ad campaigns for brands as diverse as Olay and Ugg. She became an in-demand television personality, serving as host of the reality show Model Employee before joining as cohost of hit TV show, Lip Sync Battle. What people like most about Teigen is she’s a self-confessed “chronic over-sharer since birth”. A popular, yet polarising figure on Twitter with more than 12 million followers, Teigen will spill the beans on stretch marks, Botox, the craziest place she’s had sex (a plane) while she whips up home-spun delicacies that are equal parts wholesome and thoroughly indulgent. 30 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

In 2016, she released the cookbook “Cravings” followed by “Cravings, Hungry for More” in 2018. The model-turned-food-bloggerturned-cookbook-author is a massive fan of food, sharing her fool-proof recipes for wonders like chicken pot pie soup, lemony spaghetti cacio e pepe, fried chicken wings with honey butter, mac and cheese with garlicky breadcrumbs and Armadillo Cheesy Garlic Bread – complemented by raw honesty and child-rearing and being a working mum of two. Teigen credits meeting and marrying John Legend (real name John Roger Stephens) for breaking her from the shackles of boring fare. As she recounts to her followers on social media, when she and Legend first started seeing each other, she didn’t

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have enough cash to split the bill at fancy restaurants, so she honed her cooking skills instead. Teigen and Legend met in 2007 on the set of Legend’s music video for “Stereo” in which she starred as his love interest. “On one of our earliest dates, I took him to Daniel (four dollar signs on Yelp, ahhh!). I drank a $40 margarita, ate salmon rillettes (fancy salmon spread), and prayed my card wouldn’t be declined,” she said. “I couldn’t afford to take him out to more dinners like that, so I started cooking more and more at home for us. I started with my own version of that salmon spread, then roasted whole branzino, osso buco, chipotle barbeque chicken.” Fast forward to 2013, and the couple celebrated their union in the fairytale surrounds of a villa on the shores of Lake Como, footage of which features in Legend’s ballad, “All of Me”, a romantic tribute to his wife. The loved-up couple made no secret of their eagerness to start a family, and after several rounds of IVF, daughter Luna Simone was born in 2016. The sleepless nights and actual physical changes were shock enough, but Teigen endured postpartum depression which she says “came out of nowhere”. In Australia, postpartum (or postnatal) depression affects one in every seven women who give birth each year according to HealthDirect.gov.au. As she recalls “Getting out of bed was painful. I didn’t have an appetite. One thing that really got me was just how short I was with people. I couldn’t figure out why I was so unhappy. When I wasn’t in the studio, I never left the house. I had every shade closed. “Most days were spent on the exact same spot on the couch and rarely would I muster up the energy to make it upstairs for bed. John would sleep on the couch with me, sometimes four nights in a row. I started keeping robes and comfy clothes in the pantry so I wouldn’t have to go upstairs when John went to work. There was a lot of spontaneous crying.”

I always wanted to be a teacher or wanted to do something with food Eventually, the pain, lack of energy and confusion became too much and she consulted her GP who she says “pulled out a book and started listing symptoms”. “And I was like, ‘Yep, yep, yep’. I got my diagnosis: postpartum depression and anxiety.”

implants. The routine pre-surgery test had come back negative. It wasn’t until the morning of Legend’s new album release, which meant a 3am start for an appearance on the Good Morning America program, that she discovered she was pregnant.

With treatment and therapy came a return to full-blown health and a semblance of normalcy, but Teigen says she has to stay vigilant to the symptoms.

Jubilant, euphoric, amazed at their luck and the prospect of adding to their family, they were devasted weeks later when Teigen was rushed to hospital suffering from excessive bleeding.

“Postpartum depression does not discriminate. I couldn’t control it. That’s part of the reason it took me so long to speak up: I felt selfish, icky, and weird saying aloud that I’m struggling.” Luna was followed by a boy, Miles Theodore, in 2018. Sadly, the family was preparing to welcome baby number three, as revealed in Legend’s new music video for “Wild”, a celebration of the couple’s love story. But nature took a different course. Conceived naturally, number three, named Jack, was a total surprise. “I didn’t think I could get pregnant naturally,” Teigen explained on Twitter. “IVF was an amazing choice for us to be able to make. So hard, but we got two beautiful monsters out of it. I promise you, I never ever, ever, ever, ever thought I could.” Caught unawares by the pregnancy, she had actually undergone surgery to remove her breast 31 slim-magazine.com.au

She suffered a miscarriage, writing in a statement on social media: “We are shocked and in the kind of deep pain you only hear about, the kind of pain we’ve never felt before. “We were never able to stop the bleeding and give our baby the fluids he needed, despite bags and bags of blood transfusions. It just wasn’t enough,” she wrote. Their baby did not survive. “Jack worked so hard to be a part of our little family, and he will be, forever... To our Jack — I’m so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn’t give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you...Thank you to everyone who has been sending us positive energy, thoughts and prayers.” More at cravingsbychrissyteigen.com SLIM-MAGAZINE.COM.AU 31

Help your heart CORONARY HEART DISEASE IS THE LEADING UNDERLYING CAUSE OF DEATH IN AUSTRALIA. IT HAS BEEN TRADITIONALLY CONSIDERED AN “OLD MAN’S DISEASE”, BUT THE INCIDENCE OF HEART DISEASE IS RISING IN YOUNG PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY WOMEN. Data in the US and Australia indicated people in their 20s, 30s and 40s are increasingly falling victim to cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. Dr Ben Anderson specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He says that while there is still a lot to learn about the trend, the rise in heart disease and heart attacks in younger people can generally be attributed to lifestyle and environmental factors. “People in their 30s and 40s are presenting with high blood pressure and hypertension,” he explains. “We are fairly sure that it’s the result of a diet of processed, high sodium and trans-fats. Eating too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart disease. Processed and packaged foods are responsible for most of the salt people eat. The best way to reduce salt is to eat a diet based on fresh, unprocessed foods.” The Heart Foundation recommends 5g of salt (2000mg sodium) as a daily maximum amount, which is about a teaspoon. Studies have shown the

most Australians are eating roughly 9g of salt a day – nearly double the recommended maximum.   It is important to remember that all types of salt, including pink Himalayan, rock salt, black salt, table salt and sea salt contain the same amount of sodium, the part of salt that can be damaging to your health. Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. Your blood pressure will go up and down naturally throughout the day depending on what you are doing, especially if you are doing exercise. High blood pressure is when your blood pressure is permanently higher than normal. High blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for heart disease, especially heart attacks and strokes. High blood pressure can be relatively symptom-free, so it’s important to get regular blood pressure checks. You can have your blood pressure measured by a doctor, a nurse, a pharmacist, or at home with an approved machine. 32 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

DR BEN ANDERSON MBBS BMedSci FRACS Director Gold Coast Cardiothoracic Unit John Flynn Private Hospital VMO Gold Coast Private, Pindara and The Tweed Hospital Tel: 07 5598 0789 heartsurgerygoldcoast.com.au “Along with diet, high blood pressure can be the result of family history, high alcohol intake, smoking being overweight and not exercising,” adds Dr Anderson. “The heart is much like a motor. Damage to the blood vessels causes it to wear out.” As with all aspects of our health, the best course to take is aiming for prevention. “The majority of heart attacks could be prevented with earlier detection of the disease, lifestyle changes and management of other risk factors. The best advice is not to smoke, get regular exercise, eat a heart healthy diet and manage your blood pressure and cholesterol.”

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Understanding the Ketogenic Diet BY VERONIKA LARISOVA, (LEFT) NUTRITIONIST AND CO-FOUNDER OF CHIEF NUTRITION

Low insulin levels (due to low blood glucose), which makes it easier for the body to access fat stores and burn them off. You still need to be in a calorie deficit to lose weight though.

Top 4 healthy foods to eat

The Ketogenic Diet (or Keto for short), is a diet very low in carbohydrate, high in fat and low to moderate in protein. The reduction in carbohydrate intake puts your body in a metabolic state called ketosis where your body uses ketones as an alternative source of energy instead of glucose. When we eat very few carbs or very few calories, ketones are produced by the liver from fat. The ketones are then used as a fuel throughout the body, especially for the brain, which can’t utilise fat directly and can only run or glucose or ketones. This is the reason why the ketogenic diet has been used to successfully treat childhood epilepsy since 1920’s. In a nutshell, when you are on a ketogenic diet, your body’s main fuel supply is fat instead of glucose. That’s what being ‘fat adapted’ means.

The best way to induce ketosis is fasting or creating a ‘ketogenic ratio’ of 4-parts fat to 1-part protein and carbohydrate, which equates to around 80 percent of calories in the diet from fat. The protein recommendation is 1.2-3g of protein per each kilogram of body weight per day and the rest of your daily calorie allowance is from carbohydrates. At 60kg and 2000 kcal per day, the exact macros would be; • Fat: 1600 kcal (178g) • Protein: 288 kcal (72g) • Carbohydrate: 112 kcal (28g) This can be quite difficult to maintain and you can actually achieve great results by trying a modified ketogenic diet with 60-75 percent of calories from fat if you use MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides). That way you can have more carbohydrates and protein.

Benefits of Ketogenic Diet A steady supply of energy instead of sugar highs and lows, which happens on a high carb diet and causes energy slumps and cravings. You are less hungry and more focused throughout the day when in ketosis. 34 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

Low carb vegetables: you can use them to replace your starchy faves by making cauliflower rice, zucchini pasta, spinach bread. Vegetables must remain on your menu no matter what diet you are on. They are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fibre. You need them for a healthy gut and colon and for your daily vitamin and mineral intake. Seafood: have a good variety and lots of fatty fish such as salmon, sardines and mackerel. Go for wild-caught. Meat and poultry: especially organ meat. Just 100g of organic liver contains 50 percent of your daily vitamin and mineral requirement. Always choose grass-fed, and organic if available. Nuts and seeds: they are high in fat and fibre and low in carbs. You can use them for a snack or to give your salad a crunch. The best is that you can use any nut meal (groundnuts) to replace flour in baking. Zucchini bread made from zucchini, almond meal, eggs and olive oil is totally keto and tastes delicious. So you don’t have to give up your smashed avo. We also base our keto-friendly Chief Collagen Bars on nuts if you’re looking for an on the go snack. More at eatlikeachief.com

Weight Wonder WW (WEIGHT WATCHERS) PHENOMENON, ANNA VAN DYKEN WILL RELEASE HER FIRST BOOK, 50% WEIGHT LOST, 100% HAPPIER, IN OCTOBER.

When Anna set out to lose half her body weight, she had doubts that she could do it. Eight years and 70 kilograms later, she has stayed at her goal weight for four years and is now sharing her story, and her recipes. Anna grew up in a big, loving Italian family where food was used for comfort rather than nourishment. A problem that Anna did not know she was developing, she had no off switch. It wasn’t until 2012 when her son Ethan was in Year 5 at school that issues arose around his weight. He was being bullied for being the biggest boy in class. One day Ethan had his annual cross-country race. There were 30 in the class but only

29 of them crossed the finish line and Ethan was not one of them. Anna knew that something had to change, later discovering that her ten-year-old son weighed almost 80 kilos, she was morbidly obese, and her husband had just been diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes.

Walking into that very first WW workshop saved me. It’s as simple as that.” For Anna, sharing her story is a way of extending help and hope for those who need it. Her story inspires us to invest in our continued health for life.

Within nine months of starting their WW journey as a family, both her husband and son were in a healthy weight range. Her husband Rodney had come off his medication, losing 35 kilos, and Ethan had lost 16 kilos.

In her book, Anna shares her sustainable healthy habits for real life, as well as over 120 recipes that are quick to cook, uncomplicated, budget-friendly and full of flavour. 50% Weight Lost, 100% healthier, RRP $36.99, Macmillan Australia.

“Losing 70 kilos has added years to my life,” she said. “My greatest achievement has been to take control of my family’s health and turn all our lives around.

More at weightwatchers.com/au and panmacmillan.com.au Follow Anna on Instagram @ feedmehealthy_annavandyken

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What’s in my Pilates Bag?

an instructor, I do look at clients’ feet position a lot, so I really notice their sock choices, especially the lovely sparkly ones (or the mismatched ones!)

What do you love about Pilates? Everything! Pilates is the best way to strengthen and tone the body and focus on the connection between your mind and body, which is so important for our mental wellbeing. I love the huge variety of exercises, working all areas of my body. It’s an intense workout and continues to challenge my body in new ways every day. Our workouts are carefully sequenced to ensure the best activation of ALL the muscles - even the ones you didn’t know you had. Funnily enough, the better your technique gets, the harder it is, so you are continually working to improve and get stronger every day! I also love the beautiful workout space, the fun vibe and especially all of our amazing clients.

LARA DAWSON IS THE FIT AND FABULOUS PILATES TRAINER WHO LOVES EVERY MINUTE OF HER WORK AND WORKOUTS. SLIM ASKED LARA WHAT HER MUSTHAVE ESSENTIALS ARE.

What other exercise do you enjoy doing? Netball is a great option for me. Playing with a team makes me commit and I get to catch up with friends while keeping active. I recently took up running and I’m surprised and delighted to say that I love a 30 minute jog around my neighbourhood to clear the mind and get the heart pumping.

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What essentials do you take to every session? The Pilates reformer is such an amazing machine - you can do hundreds of exercises and it’s designed to add as much or as little resistance as you can handle - so you don’t need to bring along any high-performance gear or gadgets. In fact, my essentials are pretty simple (but take my workouts next level). I always use the Pilates circle to enhance my workouts. It’s especially good for making my inner thighs work really hard. My Pilates resistance band is a must-have when working on the glutes - there’s nothing like the extra burn it gives. It’s especially fierce on hot potato, one of the best exercises you can do for a toned booty.

What do you use for skin and hair? My must-have skin product is Yuva Active Clearing Gel. Pop some on a

breakout before bed and it’s gone by morning. Yuva is vegan, cruelty-free and Australian owned and made. I’m trying to be environmentally mindful, so have started using Seed & Sprout Rose Geranium shampoo. It’s environmentally friendly, vegan, cruelty-free and made in Australia. Plus, it smells so nice!

Any favourite brands for your workout wear? When I’m not in uniform I do like to stay away from black and recently purchased the most amazing leggings and top from Elysea. They are designed and manufactured right here on the Gold Coast. The fabric is so soft, supportive and has a natural cooling effect. They look so great in or out of the studio!

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REFLUX PROBLEMS After Sleeve Gastrectomy GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX IS A CONDITION IN WHICH ACID FROM THE STOMACH CAN TRAVEL UP INTO THE OESOPHAGUS AND SOMETIMES INTO THE THROAT AND CAUSE SYMPTOMS.

The symptoms often include discomfort in the chest (indigestion/heartburn) and acid reflux symptoms including a feeling of burning in the throat, often if mild this can cause a dry cough. Some people may have symptoms including waking up at night bringing up acid in their bed. In severe cases it can lead to ulceration in the mouth, damage to teeth and gums, and acid entering the lungs causing respiratory irritation and infections. This condition occurs frequently in adults and can occur to varying degrees in about 20 percent of the population. It usually becomes much more noticeable with increasing weight, and pregnancy, as the pressure in the abdominal cavity on the stomach increases. Some people may notice they get reflux symptoms when they put on weight and when they lose a few kilos the symptoms become much less. This is a good sign as it can mean their reflux symptoms may dramatically improve after weight-loss surgery. Generally acid sits in a puddle at the bottom of the stomach and the acid aids in foods digestion as food enters the stomach. When people lay flat the acid can approach the upper stomach and oesophagus and therefore symptoms are often worse at night.

Reflux is caused by various factors; the most common causes are a weakness in the oesophageal sphincter muscles, and a hiatus hernia (an enlarged gap in the diaphragm muscle separating the chest and abdominal cavity which the oesophagus passes through.) When people lose a large amount of weight following weight-loss surgery, the reduction of internal fat in the abdominal cavity puts less pressure on the stomach and therefore reflux symptoms can improve, as the acid is less likely to be squeezed upwards into the oesophagus. Some procedures such as the Gastric Bypass actively improve reflux symptoms as the upper stomach is divided from the lower stomach and the acid is unable to get to the oesophagus and cause symptoms. When someone has a Sleeve Gastrectomy for weight-loss, a large proportion of the stomach is removed, changing the stomach from a large bag 38 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

capable of holding about 1 litre of volume to a long narrow tube which can only hold about 100 to 150mls volume. As there is loss of the “puddle” effect where acid sits at the bottom of the stomach, the acid can be squeezed upwards towards the oesophagus more easily. Subsequently reflux can actually become more of a problem after the Sleeve Gastrectomy. With the stomach being converted from a large bag to a narrow tube, the pressure inside the sleeved stomach is a little higher, again potentially putting more strain of acid getting through the upper part into the oesophagus. Generally, I tell people contemplating a Sleeve Gastrectomy there is about 20 to 25 percent chance of developing some reflux symptoms after a Sleeve Gastrectomy, to the point where they may need to occasionally take anti-acid medication to improve their symptoms. Most of the time the symptoms are relatively mild, and often as people do

DR JASON FREE SPECIALIST BARIATRIC SURGEON MBBS BVSc (HONS) FRACS Laparoscopic, General, Weight-loss, & Hepatobiliary Surgeon

There are solutions to almost every problem after weight--loss surgery. lose a large amount of weight the reflux disappears as there is less internal fat putting pressure around the stomach.

merely attempting to repair a hiatal weakness at the diaphragm is not reliably helpful.

Some patients can develop symptoms months or years after a sleeve gastrectomy. This is generally due to the increased pressure inside the stomach and often a weakened oesophageal sphincter. Very uncommonly this can become quite severe to the point where anti-acid medications are not helping any more. This reflux can be incapacitating and can severely affect the quality of life of these patients. I generally tell people there is about a 3 percent chance that after a Sleeve Gastrectomy they may be in this scenario where we need to consider surgery to eliminate or improve their symptoms.

There are various surgical options to improve reflux symptoms in this group of patients. The simplest option is to tighten the hiatus, (that is the gap in the diaphragm muscle between the chest and abdominal cavity) by performing a cruroplasty, this involves stitching the gap tighter at the diaphragm. Occasionally we can use a ligament in the upper abdomen to make a flap around the oesophagus and create a new tighter valve at the oesophagus.

The reflux in this scenario relates to the high intraluminal pressure inside the sleeve, rather than just a weakened gastroesophageal sphincter or hiatus hernia being the causative mechanism in non-sleeve patients. Subsequently

These methods work relatively well and are very low risk procedures. This technique is also occasionally performed in combination with a sleeve gastrectomy in people who are more at risk of developing reflux symptoms. Another option is performing a procedure similar to a gastric bypass, where the upper sleeve is divided and attached to a limb of small bowel. The 39 slim-magazine.com.au

Suite 2, Pindara Professional Centre 8-10 Carrara Street, Benowa QLD Tel: 07 5564 6501 surgerygoldcoast.com.au bottom of the sleeve is separated, and the acid is diverted downstream and away from the oesophagus. This is not a typical gastric bypass procedure as it is tailored to draining acid away from the oesophagus using different anastomotic techniques, and there is less small bowel bypassed. This is often performed in combination with a cruroplasty technique to give the patient the best chances of eliminating reflux symptoms. These procedures are mostly performed using robotic surgery, a variation of laparoscopic surgery where electronic instruments controlled by the surgeon are used. The use of robotic surgery makes any dissecting, suturing or anastomosing techniques much easier, and therefore the surgeon can perform a much better operation. There are solutions to almost every problem after weight-loss surgery. Patients who feel they have to live with disturbing symptoms affecting the quality of life should be reassured that we can do things to improve their wellbeing. Jason Free is a General Surgeon who has specialised in weight-loss (Bariatric) surgery and HepatoPancreatico-Biliary Surgery. Dr Free has obtained specific weight-loss surgical training in Australia and overseas, dealing specifically with revisional bariatric surgery.

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SLIM’S LATEST BATCH OF BEST READS AS WE SLIP INTO SUMMER! AT HOME WITHIN: A LITTLE BOOK OF SELF-CARE WISDOM Meredith Gaston In this beautiful book At Home Within, acclaimed artist Meredith Gaston will show you how to nurture your inner world with kindness and compassion. The affirmations and inspirations in these ten chapters will assist you to create positive change within. Explore pathways to peace, balance and contentment in your daily life, discover that feeling at home within ourselves involves caring for ourselves in loving, thoughtful and joyous ways. RRP $22.99. Hardie Grant Books

15 LESSONS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE Ashy Bines

THE HANDBAG OF HAPPINESS Alannah Hill

Ashy Bines reveals the life-changing lessons that have shaped her life and career trajectory as one of Australia’s most successful health and wellness entrepreneurs. Ashy’s debut book deals with universal issues that face so many women today and aims to inspire change through her own relatable, down to earth life lessons including; Why people pleasing is not the answer; Your past does not equal your future; How gratitude can change everything; Why health always needs to be a priority. Each chapter is focused on a single simple and achievable principle, encouraging readers to embrace one issue at a time, one step at a time, one day at a time.

The Handbag of Happiness (and other misunderstandings, misdemeanours and misadventures) is a collection of rollicking, defiant, real-life stories where life-changing moments are found in the absurd, and self-improvement is inconvenient and unpleasant. Alannah Hill shares hard-won wisdom from a career in the fashion world, and tells us, in her own imperfect way, how she overcame adversity – and sometimes didn’t, despite her best intentions. RRP $29.99. Hardie Grant Books

RRP $39.99. Pan Macmillan THE GRIFTERS’ CLUB Sarah Blaskey

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Mar-a-Lago has thrummed with scandal since the earliest days of Trump’s presidency. Long known for its famous and wealthy clientele, the resort’s guest list soon started filling with political operatives and power-seekers. The Grifters’ Club is a breakthrough account of the corruption, intrigue, and absurdity that has been on display in the place where the president is at his most relaxed. In these pages, a team of prizewinning Miami Herald journalists reveal the activities and motivations of the strange array of charlatans and tycoons who populate its halls. RRP $32.99. Hachette Australia

THE FRENCH LAUNDRY / PER SE Thomas Keller

THE ILLUSTRATED WORLD OF COUTURE Megan Hess

When The French Laundry Cookbook was published in 1999, it broke the mold of all previous cookbooks. It has been an education for thousands, from home cooks to aspiring professionals. A lot has changed in the intervening years, and the recipes and techniques featured in The French Laundry/Per Se will delight and inspire professional and home cooks once again as only Thomas Keller’s books can.

Megan Hess is back, this time in a large format coffee table book. An essential volume for all fashion devotees, The Illustrated World of Couture brings to life fashion’s most important – and intriguing – art form, with fascinating insights and exceptional illustrations. Worn by only a handful of people worldwide, couture still has incredible influence, even beyond the traditional boundaries of fashion. RRP$60. Hardie Grant Books

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About Face FACIAL REJUVENATION, WITH ITS MANY DIFFERENT FACETS, INVOLVES PERFORMING NON-SURGICAL AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES TO MAKE THE FACE LOOK YOUNGER AND MORE REFRESHED.

Ageing of the face is caused by a number of factors including: Genetics, sun exposure, the use of anti-ageing skin care products; injectables for non-surgical rejuvenation; skin revitalisation and resurfacing procedures that combat and repair visible signs of ageing and medifacial treatments (microdermabrasion, facials and chemical peels). The non-surgical cosmetic procedures available at The Lotus Institute include injectable muscle relaxants designed to soften fine lines and wrinkles, dermal fillers for enhancing facial contours and restoring natural facial volume; new innovations of skin revitalisation treatments including IPL/Laser and Dermapen optimised to treat the widest range of non-surgical aesthetic concerns including (skin texture, tone and clarity)

and; comprehensive skin consultations and beauty therapy procedures for the entire patient experience.

In terms of surgical procedures, these are assessed with the patient, dependent on what the patient considers a problem. Assessment of the face for facial rejuvenation surgery begins with the forehead and brow, moving down the face. The Browlift involves making small incisions in the hairline and lifting the brow into a more youthful, elevated position. Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) – Involves lifting and removing skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids to give a more youthful, bright eyed look. An exciting procedure offering good results is Lip Lift Surgery. With Ageing, the lip lengthens. This area can be given a more youthful look with skin resected from just below the nose to elevate the lip and give more fullness. Many people benefit from Under Chin Tightening (Platysmoplasty) and the removal of fat by liposuction. Or there’s 42 slim magazine summer 2021

the Under Chin (submental) cut with removal of fat and tightening of muscle. Miface Procedure is a minimally invasive Facial and Cervical (neck) Elevation. This is a specialised Lotus Institute procedure to remove jowls and elevate the cheeks and remove loose skin and tighten muscles in the upper neck. For resurfacing to reduce surface and deep wrinkles, reduce pigmentation and sun damage, the Co2 Laser is the ultimate medical laser. It gives a wonderful freshen up to the face and the skin which may last for several years and can be redone. For your facial rejuvenation requirements, consult the Doctors and medical professionals at The Lotus Institute. Dr Peter Widdowson has a background of nearly 30 years in Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery. Qualifying in his specialty in 1982 he has been an internationally acclaimed microsurgeon and reconstructive surgeon for over 20 years.

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

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

B.Biomed Sci, MBBS, FRACS (Plastic) Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

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 • Body Lift • Breast Implant Removal • Fat Grafting • Thigh Reduction • Otoplasty

• Blepharoplasty • Brachioplasty • Breast Lift (Mastopexy) • Facelift (MIFACE) /Necklift • Laser Resurfacing • Skin Cancer Surgery

• Body Contouring • Breast Augmentation • Browlift • Gynecomastia • Lip Lift • Post Weight-Loss 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.

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Taking care of issues of intimacy INTRODUCING JULIET: HORMONEFREE LASER TREATMENT FOR GYNAECOLOGICAL HEALTH

For women, different ages are accompanied by different experiences regarding intimacy and sexuality. Vaginal dryness, itching, painful intercourse, decreased libido, poor lubrication, loss of vaginal muscle elasticity and tone, along with stress urinary incontinence, are part of the natural ageing process for many women. Vaginal Relaxation Syndrome (VRS) is another prevalent problem. VRS is a loss of vaginal structure. Women experience this as a loss of tightness, which is directly related to the reduction of friction during intercourse and thus leads to a loss of sexual gratification. Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) is a form of urinary incontinence caused by loss of support of the urethra, often after childbirth. It is characterised by leaking of small amounts of urine during activities which increase abdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing and lifting weights. The good news is that there have been many technological advancements in this area. Asclepion, a Germany-based leader in the international laser market, has developed a fast, hormone-free laser treatment that is revolutionising gynaecological health. The state-of-theart Juliet treatment restores vaginal tissue to a healthy, youthful state. The doctor inserts the laser tip and the laser energy is delivered in the form of pulses. The 15-minute procedure is painless and discreet.

internal vaginal walls and restores functionality of the pelvic floor muscle. Juliet is minimally invasive, with no down time and no anaesthesia. It requires no incisions or sutures. In most cases, results are immediate. There is usually no need for further treatment, although a second treatment could be considered after a few months. The longlasting effects of the laser rejuvenation with Juliet last well over 18 months.

The main mechanism of function is the achievement of selective stimulation of the sub-mucosa. This leads to a restoration of the metabolism of connective tissue, which tightens the

Dr Andrew Cary has 26 years’ experience in assisting women with pregnancy, gynaecology and IVF issues. Get in touch for further information or to book an appointment. 44 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

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From Conception to Delivery, We’re with You All the Way Dr Andrew Cary has been setting a standard of excellence in women’s health for 26 years. He is able to assist with all women’s issues, including: • Infertility

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What is ‘The Emotion Code’?

By Shakti Selwood THE EMOTION CODE IS BASED ON UTILISING APPLIED KINESIOLOGY (MUSCLE TESTING), WHICH DISPLAYS THE BODY’S REACTION TO A THOUGHT OR QUESTION, BY WEAKENING OR STRENGTHENING MUSCLES. The Emotion Code is based on utilising applied kinesiology (muscle testing), which displays the body’s reaction to a thought or question, by weakening or strengthening muscles. All information about the body is stored in the subconscious mind, which makes up about 95 percent of the mind. It is the part of us that remembers everything from birth to today. It stores all the information and it knows about everything that is getting in the way of a healthy body and a better life. For example, your subconscious knows that the argument with your roommate back in 1977 is causing your hip pain today, even if you no longer remember or think about that old event. That is why The Emotion Code is so fascinating – it allows us to access and deal with information that we never would consciously realise as important.

Emotions are made of pure energy, and when we experience emotions, their energy can become trapped in the body. Each trapped emotion interacts constantly with a certain part of the body, eventually causing disease if not dealt with. It is the energy of such emotions that can then “interfere” with the natural frequency that exists in your body and begin to manifest as some form of physical or emotional illness. The body is made of pure energy, which is not bound by the constraints of the physical realm like so many of us grew up believing. Because of this, we can use applied kinesiology to identify trapped emotions, then release them using The Emotion Code. It works just as well from a distance as it does in person. How can Emotion Code be helpful in challenging times of stress, trauma, and frustration? 46 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

Emotions are made of pure energy, and when we experience emotions, their energy can become trapped in the body When we find ourselves struggling with situations that make us feel our security is threatened or we are frustrated through not having the freedom we are used to having, it can trigger old memories (we thought we’d forgotten) to resurface and feelings overwhelm us with fear and not feeling secure or safe. The Emotion Code can often calm the central nervous system, taking the emotional charge out of a situation instantly, past, present, or future. This gives a person time to reassess their feelings, emotions, and reactions; time to breathe and make new choices that are supportive for their health and wellbeing. Future interactions produce better outcomes and life gets progressively better. shaktiselwood@gmail.com Tel: 0427 443 302 www.facebook.com/shakti.selwood

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Getting serious about poop DR JANE CHAPMAN HAS WRITTEN A ‘LOVE LETTER’ TO MEN ABOUT THEIR BOWELS.

It’s time to talk about your bowel health. Bowel cancer happens to be the second biggest cancer killer in men after lung cancer, and prostate cancer comes in third. Statistics vary according to which country and which researchers are publishing data. Bowels. This is what you don’t like to talk about (we understand), just as we understand that for many of you changing nappies is a BIG problem, but it is also what you “secretly” deserve and should know. This is for you!

Great guts organise 1-2-3 bowel motion (poops) a day, especially for your health. Sweating during exercise makes you feel great right? So should pooping! It’s the same outcome for you – cleansing your body.

The Bristol Stool Chart (BSC) should be hanging in the toilet, not your footy/cricket/dating calendars. Check our “Dr Google” for a copy.

The BSC lets you know how your motions are being formed and therefore whether you should pay attention. Aim for a Number 4. If you’re not regularly scoring a “4”, go and see your doctor or your naturopath.

Red Beets can “tinge” your stools (who invented that word for a poop?), red, but just be sure you’ve been eating red beets, or see your doctor as red may mean blood!

Iron tablets may tinge the motion black, but black may also mean “Malaena”/old digested blood. Not Good! Seek help. Any colour in the “cigar brown range” ie. mildly green to chocolate brown is usually normal, if it has a BSC No 4 attached to it. Pale, mustardy, custardy, mucous, sticky, floaty stuff, not so good and definitely worth talking about! Red and Black are not jackpotting, they are absolutely a NO! Occasional constipation defined by 3 or less bowel motions a week is maybe ok. Chronic constipation (> 3 months) is an absolute NOT OK. A tumour, polyp, constriction, poor diet, unhealthy microbiome, are just some of the issues I would consider as possibilities and 48 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

DR JANE CHAPMAN Dr Jane Chapman is a medical doctor with an holistic approach to health and wellbeing, 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

investigate. No assumptions are played or allowed in bowel health. Do not worry, do not be quiet, do not be too offended to look at your bowel motions regularly and reach out for help if all is not ok. Great poops for great guys always, in health. Dr Jane.

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TOP 5 TIPS to get fit for Summer

2020, WHAT A YEAR. I DON’T KNOW WHICH WAY IS UP OR DOWN OR WHAT DAY IT IS LET ALONE THE SEASON BUT LOOK OUT BECAUSE THE COUNTDOWN IS ON. THE TIME IS NOW TO GET STARTED, DEVELOP HEALTHY HABITS AND BUILD SOME POSITIVE MOMENTUM IN THE LEAD-UP TO THE WARMER MONTHS.

So with this in mind, here are my top 5 tips to try over the next day 28s to have you heading into Summer with your best foot forward.

HIIT IT

WIN THE MORNING, WIN THE DAY

Morning routines really do set you up for success. If you’re not a morning person, I promise it gets easier! Especially as the sun comes up earlier and the days get warmer quicker. Wake up, workout, make a healthy breakfast and set the tone for the day.

SET A 28 DAY GOAL

HIIT is such an effective way to exercise. HIIT involves repeated bursts of high intensity moves with low intensity periods of recovery. For example: 45 seconds of burpees with a 15 second rest. HIIT is incredibly effective because it produces excess post-oxygen consumption, also known as EPOC. EPOC raises your resting metabolic rate for 24 hours (or more) once you’ve finished your workout. This means that you’ll burn calories long after you’ve finished your training. Win!

Process driven goals are incredibly effective when it comes to developing healthy habits. Don’t just go through the motions, set yourself a 28 day goal to help you get ahead of the curve. A clear goal in mind will help shift your attitude, give you focus and keep you motivated. A great example of a process based goal could be “I’ll move my body for 28 minutes, for 28 days in a row”. Being consistent will help make these healthy habits a part of your daily routine and come Summer, you’ll have it down pat.

GO ALCOHOL AND REFINED SUGAR FREE I’m asked all the time whether you can drink alcohol and still lose weight. This isn’t a simple yes or no but I will say this; even if you nail your nutrition, consuming too much alcohol can absolutely stall your results and even cause you to gain weight. When you consume alcohol, your body stops burning fat and has to work hard to burn the alcohol off instead. Set yourself a challenge and try to reduce your intake of refined sugar and processed carbs. If you can, cut it out altogether. 49 slim-magazine.com.au

SAM WOOD Sam Wood is one of Australia’s top health and fitness experts and the man behind the hugely successful online training, nutrition and mindfulness platform 28 by Sam Wood.

INCIDENTAL EXERCISE Four 5 minute bouts of incidental exercise is just as beneficial as a 20 minute effort and is a super simple way to burn more energy. Some easy ways to do this include:

• Taking the stairs instead of the lift or escalator. • Walking to the local coffee shop instead of driving. • Doing a lap of the block at lunch time. • Park 5 minutes away from your destination. • Track your steps • Ad-break abs (smash out a 5 minute core circuit during the ad break for your favourite show). More at 28bysamwood.com

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Empowering Empaths IS THE 6TH SENSE YOU MAY NOT EVEN KNOWN YOU HAVE CREATING HAVOC IN YOUR LIFE, AND ATTRACTING YOU TO DETRIMENTAL PEOPLE AND SITUATIONS? ARE YOU ARE AN “EMPATH”?

Most People know of “empathy” as a thought process, but being an empath isn’t just about seeing or having understanding for someone else’s point of view. Empaths who are unaware of their gift: • Soak up others’ emotions unknowingly. • Seek external validation. • Feel tired and overwhelmed. • Modify themselves constantly to avoid negative reactions from others. • Are magnets for emotional vampires, narcissists and sociopaths. • Form co-dependent relationships. • Find saying ‘no’ a struggle. • Feel like everyone else understands how to fit in but them. • Store others energetic refuse in their own body. Often as excess weight or pain. Here’s the interesting thing about empaths: most empaths do not even know that they are one, but they are quick to recognise the traits in themselves once they are introduced to the idea. Leith Jensen, founder of The Reconnective Path explains: “Being an empath is a gift, a sense that can be trained and used for wonderful things. But until you know you have that gift and how to use it, it can seem more like a curse.

“I started the Reconnective Path as a gateway for others to be able to learn about themselves and heal the damage that may have been unknowingly done to them by simply not understanding their powers. I also work with clients to explore their gift, and find ways to use it to empower their lives.”

• Attract likeminded, empowered friendships & relationships.

Being an empath is like any sense, as Leith continues. “It needs to be guided and trained. As children we learn not to look directly at the sun or not to put our hands on the stove top when it’s on, because those actions harm our sense of sight or touch. But no one teaches us how to protect our intuitive senses in the same way, so we go around with them wide open, often hurting ourselves in the process.

• Filter the energetic information received from others. Acknowledging its message and easily releasing it into the universe for transmutation.

“That is why I became an intuitive mentor. Giving others a clear path to begin their journey of discovery and to be a guide to help clear the old negative patterns and beliefs that may have been created is how I’m guided to use my gifts.” Empowered empaths: • Know what their own energy feels like and choose their vibrational frequency. • Value their own needs and opinions.

• Establish and enforce clear boundaries. • Manifest their dreams for their highest potential. • Are highly tuned to their intuition, easily hearing and comprehending its guidance in all things.

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• Generate their own intentionalised energy field.

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Step up!

My advice to those looking to increase their activity levels, is to find an activity that you enjoy and schedule it into your calendar to be part of your routine. Perhaps go for a walk, a bike ride, join a sports team or club, or try something different like bouldering. Even if you’re working from home, a quick walk at lunch time will do wonders.

HOW AT LEAST 10,000 STEPS A DAY CAN BE KEY IN CULTIVATING MENTAL HEALTH.

As we adjust to the ‘new normal’ that exists for each of us, re-establishing healthy exercise habits may be an area that is hard, but it is something that can have a significant impact on cultivating your mental health, explains AIA Vitality Ambassador Dr Jaime Lee. There is no doubt it has been a trying time for many Australians, which is why it is so important to take stock of our mental health at the moment and ensure we are making small lifestyle changes that can have a big overall impact in terms of how we are feeling. Mental health is about being psychologically, emotionally and socially healthy – not merely the absence of mental illness. Like physical and social wellbeing, good mental health is an integral part of our overall wellbeing and is equally important to ensure we flourish and thrive.

between depression, health and lifestyle factors, has also found that people who do more exercise, or who do it at a higher intensity, have lower risks of depression. Those who take 10,000+ steps have been found to have half the depression rate of those who take 2,000 or less.

GOOD MENTAL HEALTH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR OVERALL WELLBEING

Physical activity and mental health are intrinsically linked. Any activity is better than none in terms of reducing health risks, however, the healthy physical activity recommendation is to undertake at least 150 minutes of physical activity at a moderate intensity per week – which I’m sure has been hard for many during this time. Interestingly, exercising at least two sessions a week decreases the risk of depression by 13 percent. A new study by AIA Australia and Quantium into the link 53 slim-magazine.com.au

As mental health is a dynamic state which is influenced by multiple biological, psychological, social and environmental factors, research shows that cultivating your mental wellbeing can start with small lifestyle changes which can have a big impact on your overall wellbeing as a whole. Setting daily targets and sneaking away from your desk a couple of times a day can be the start to framing these bigger lifestyle changes and ensuring mental clarity. Dr Jaime Lee is a health and performance expert and AIA Vitality ambassador. More at aia.com.au

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One for the Blokes MICHELLE BRIDGES HAS ANNOUNCED A NEW BLOKES ONLY PROGRAM, DRAWING ON HER 12 WEEK BODY TRANSFORMATION (12WBT) PROGRAM. THE NEW CONCEPT HAS BEEN SPECIALLY TAILORED FOR AUSSIE MEN AND WILL BE LED BY EXPERIENCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING TRAINER, TODD LIUBINSKAS. The new program, created by blokes for blokes, is ideal for males who haven’t exercised in a very long time, or ever. The first program kicked off this year running alongside the next round of 12WBT. “At 12WBT, we’ve had incredible success with men following our program; mostly husbands or partners doing it because their significant other is,” says Michelle. “However, I felt we could do better for our blokes. The way we deliver this program, from the look and feel to the training and nutrition, is different to any other 12WBT program and totally unique to anything else that’s out there. “Even in 2020 with so much available to us to support better health, I do believe men’s health tends to take a back seat, so we’ve designed this program to make it really accessible and inclusive.” The 12WBT Blokes Only program has been designed for beginner to intermediate fitness levels with the mission to empower and support Aussie men to optimise their own and each other’s health and wellbeing.

Participants will start slow and smart with mobility and stability exercises, with the workout difficulty progressing each session. The program is split into three 4-week training phases, which has been proven to be the smartest way to train the male body. Week 1-4: Focus on flexibility, mobility and strength. Week 5-8: Build strength and enhance cardio fitness. Week 9-12: Train to produce power and ferocious fitness. The blokes joining the program won’t be going hungry. A weekly meal plan of simple and delicious recipes has been developed to fuel the male body for optimum nutrition and performance. Todd specialises in strength and conditioning training and brings a wealth of knowledge and a holistic approach to health and fitness. He has competed in Functional Training competitions, adventure races, 550km endurance runs from LA to Las Vegas and more. 54 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

“The Blokes Only program was created for the everyday bloke who may not know where to start in their quest for good health,” he said. “Every detail of this program was designed to ensure sustainability for long-term quality of life. What I’d love to see is an overall lifestyle shift for participants as they develop a focused mindset whilst still having fun with their training and nutrition. I want these blokes to have the ability to kick the footy with their kids, go on adventure holidays, and just generally live the active life that we all strive for.” More at 12wbt.com/blokes-only

Robina Private Hospital mental health services Robina Private Hospital is a multi-million dollar purpose built 90 bed facility that opened in 2016. The Hospital provides a broad range of acute care mental health services, rehabilitation and day surgery services. Specialist Services Include: • Our Eating Disorder Unit is well-reputed and nationally renowned in providing the highest standard of treatment by specialist multi-disciplinary team of practitioners who provide contemporary treatment options for people suffering from a range of eating disorders. • Our Older Persons Specialised Care Unit provides specialist care under by Psychogeriatricians for patients experiencing mental health problems co-morbid to their neurocognitive disorder. The treatment is person-centred and a team of specialist multi-disciplinary practitioners work closely with the patient and their family to provide contemporary treatment options for people suffering from a range of mental health problems and neurocognitive disorders.

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BUZZ OFF Don’t let the mozzies wreck your camping experience. Stay protected from pesky mozzies with the Thermacell Bristol Lantern & Repeller. Providing a 21metresquare insect protection perimetre, its ambient light and sophisticated design is ideal for controlling any outdoor area whilst entertaining guests, gardening, enjoying a BBQ or even a backyard campout. RRP $45.95. bunnings.com.au

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The Master Lock Portable Key Safe is great for keeping keys safe, no matter what you are doing. Holding up to five keys at any one time, the portable key safe is made of hardened steel, with a weatherproof cover, and is locked using your own four-digit combination. Keep the keys to the house and car safe and secure when out for a surf, run, or when you need a bit of extra safekeeping around the home.

With customisable sound settings and ear fittings, the Jaybird X4 suits just about anyone. It’s sweat and waterproof, offers eight hours of play time per charge, and the Jaybird app lets you customise your sound settings. RRP $199.90. wildfiresports.com.au

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Fit and Fantastic Over 40 THE OVER 40s TRANSFORMATION CENTRE CONCEPT WAS BORN FROM HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM GEORGE SARAGAS AND MELISSA MESSINA SARAGAS.

“After 20 years in the fitness industry and owning multiple mainstream fitness facilities, we saw a gap in the market for the 40s and over age bracket.” George is a former elite athlete for sprinting from the Institute of Sport Canberra. His accomplishments include powerlifting, bodybuilding and he is a respected author with extensive knowledge in health, training and nutrition. Melissa has a background in fitness, Pilates, dance and gymnastics. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Business and Counselling. Melissa is the founder and designer of Messina Fit Ladies Activewear which can be purchased in the facilities. Over 40s Transformation Centre specialises in weight-loss, training, and Nutrition for Men and Women over 40. Over 40s Transformation Centre is different from any other facility.

“Our unique method focuses on results for over 40s and is primarily the same as hiring a personal trainer without the price tag. This exact system is what we have used for a number of years with our clients. It involves the 3 pillars to any successful body transformation.” YOUR TRAINING You have access to all of our small group personalised sessions each week which are tailored for our clientele, regardless of fitness level, or injuries. There will be over 35 sessions per week to choose from, which include Strength & Conditioning, Functional Fitness, Pilates, Stretch, Roller Recovery & HIIT. We provide weekly weigh-ins to check you’re on target toward your goal and before and after body composition testing. YOUR NUTRITION You receive a personalised nutrition plan once we complete your initial assessment to determine your starting point. You will access all our information via our members portal. Logging into your portal gives you direct access to your personalised plan, healthy recipes, grocery list, workout guides for when you are away, workout tutorials, weekly check in forms plus more. 57 slim-magazine.com.au

ACCOUNTABILITY You will have your coaches always by your side, guiding you and keeping you on track to keep you progressing. As a member you will have access to our private Facebook community of likeminded individuals where we will share tips and tricks about how to progress quicker than ever before. Our focus is to see you succeed! We will be holding informative seminars on hormonal health, training methods, nutrition tips on how to maximise results, injury prevention, anti-ageing plus more. The Hope Island facility opened in October 2019 and has been a huge success and memberships are now almost at capacity. The second facility will open in October 2020 in the Rocket building Robina and is now open for membership. Franchise opportunities will be available nationwide for the Over 40s Transformation Centre. “Our service to our clients is a total personal training and nutrition program to help you stay healthy, younger and fitter into your senior years.” Over 40s Transformation Centre 331 Hope Island Rd, Hope Island and 203 Robina Town Centre, Robina over40tc.com.au

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Dream Team

their experiences. That group lasted three sessions. While our intent was there, we didn’t have the right tools to keep it going. Clearly, the timing wasn’t right, but deep down I knew I needed something like this.”

CAMERON DADDO IS A FAMILIAR FACE ON AUSTRALIAN TV SCREENS, AND FOR THE PAST 25 OR SO YEARS, HAS ENJOYED SUCCESS IN THE US ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.

Five years later, Cameron was invited to join an existing group-meeting of men. “This time there were eight guys and they referred to themselves as a ‘team’. Initially I was a tad sceptical, but I went regardless.

He has just embarked on one of his most ambitious projects yet – My Men’s Team, a national initiative to empower men to create teams in their local communities to support mental and emotional health. According to statistics from Movember, more than 51 percent of Australian men aged between 18 and 34 avoid talking about their problems for fear of being seen as “less masculine”. “We fellas spend so much time attempting to stay on top of things, our work, our families and friends and our physical fitness, but what about our emotional fitness? Are we working these ‘muscles’? I set up Men’s Team to assist guys to form their own team, to train and be strong in the art of conversation and sharing their feelings.” For Cameron, the path was very personal. “A decade ago, I was going through a very challenging time. My work was not providing the money needed to support my family. The incessant chatter in my brain woke me at

3am, I had lost faith in my usual support channels and I felt I had nowhere to turn. My wife and kids were copping outbursts that I couldn’t contain. “ Out of desperation, I group-emailed the fathers at our kids’ school and briefly shared my situation, with an invitation‘if you feel the same way, please let me know’. A surprising response of positivity followed along with brave acknowledgments of being in similar situations and feeling similar things. “ I organised a meeting in my garage and 23 men turned up to listen and share 58 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

“ My cynicism was extinguished within two meetings. I witnessed eight individuals actively commit to one another, supporting emotions and feelings without judgement, with genuine care and with quiet strength, they were indeed a TEAM. They had a blueprint and a code that works and is still working today. A better more rounded, reliable and socially aware group of blokes would be hard to find.” Cameron is now encouraging others to form teams in their own communities, supplying the online tools and resources to better manage life’s challenges, in whatever form they take. My MensTeam contains a free blueprint for blokes who create a team and connect with Daddo’s initiative. More at mymensteam.org

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HIIT THE ROAD TO RECOVERY HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT) CAN HELP HEART PATIENTS WITH THEIR RECOVERY AND IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN MODERATE-INTENSITY CONTINUOUS TRAINING IN THE SHORT TERM, ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND RESEARCH.

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Dr Jenna Taylor, from the UQ School of Human Movement and Nutrition Science, said the study involved a fourweek exercise program with a 12 month follow-up. “In patients attending cardiac rehabilitation we found that HIIT was feasible and safe, and offered greater short-term fitness improvements than usual care moderate intensity training,” Dr Taylor said. “After a four-week program, fitness had improved by 10 per cent with HIIT, compared with four per cent for a moderate-intensity continuous training program. “Over 12 months, fitness improvements were similar between the exercise training groups, however patients that continued with the HIIT program three times a week showed greater fitness improvements.” For decades, moderate-intensity continuous training has been the cornerstone of exercise prescription for cardiac rehabilitation.

“HIIT can be used as an exercise option for certain patients recovering from coronary artery disease,” she said. “It can be prescribed by exercise professionals as an additional or alternative option to moderate-intensity exercise for low-moderate risk patients with coronary artery disease. “It can help patients improve their fitness more quickly in recovery and can add variety, enjoyment, and confidence to an exercise program. “HIIT may be particularly appealing for patients who have engaged in sports or high intensity exercise training prior to their cardiac event.” Around one in 20 Australians are living with cardiovascular conditions according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ National Health Survey 2017-18. Dr Taylor said most Australians will have a family member or friend affected by heart disease.

Dr Taylor said HIIT was now recognised in cardiac rehabilitation exercise guidelines as an appropriate and efficient way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, a strong predictor of mortality. 59 slim-magazine.com.au

“Fitness is an important predictor of survival in these patients, and therefore exercise strategies that have a greater impact on fitness as well as recovery and quality of life in patients with heart disease, can affect the lives of many,” she said. “Having worked as an exercise physiologist with patients in cardiac rehabilitation for 10 years, translating this research into clinical practice was an important focus.” The research was supported by funding from Wesley Medical Research and the National Health and Medical Research Council. Dr Taylor is currently working as a research fellow with Mayo Clinic to determine the optimal HIIT protocol for patients with heart disease. More at jamanetwork.com

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GUYS & GALS PE Nation has launched its UNI-Form line which is aimed at both men and women. The unisex range includes hoodies, tanks, T-shirts, mid-length shorts and tapered trackpants in khaki, purple, black and grey.

MATT SYRAH FORTITUDE HOODIE RRP: $159.00 FORTITUDE SHORT RRP: $119.00

The campaign involves musicians, athletes and the founders’ family members: Aussie soccer-player Oliver Bozanic, comedian Ash Williams, influencer Ally May Carey, Ironman Louis Kendrick, and Connie Mitchell and Angus McDonald from Sneaky Sound System. More at pe-nation.com

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The Kick Starter collection from Funky Trunks will have you diving head-first into summer with bright, cheeky colours and styles to carry you into 2021. To complete your summer look, grab some new Kick Starter accessories including backpacks, mesh bags, towels, goggles, kickboards, caps and more from just $19.95. FUNKY TRUNKS CLASSIC TRUNK IN FAST GLASS RRP $54.95

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Pandemic Support A SURGE IN DEMAND FOR COUNSELLING SERVICES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS PROMPTED MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATION BEYONDBLUE TO DEVELOP A 24/7 CORONAVIRUS MENTAL WELLBEING SUPPORT SERVICE. In partnership with Accenture and Medibank and backed by funding from the Australian Government, the service provides access to free and around-theclock mental health information, phone and web chat-based counselling, and referrals to other organisations. The platform is being continuously updated over a six-month period and

connects people to digital self-help information, tools and wellbeing advice based on their needs. So far, more than 500,000 people have accessed the service. Beyond Blue has been quick to respond to the rise in demand for support and assistance, leveraging its relationships with strategic partners

Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service is available to all Australians, delivering clear, evidence-based information, advice and support specifically tailored to the mental health and wellbeing challenges raised by the pandemic. Information covers issues such as coping with loneliness and self-isolation, managing mental health if you have the virus, ways to deal with job loss and financial worries, supporting friends and family, coping as a healthcare worker, and support for essential service workers and small businesses. The service also provides links to related services to help alleviate the burden of distress (including emergency/crisis supports and government services), Tel: 1800 512 348. More at coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au

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Deliciously Ella Quick & Easy 100 ALL-NEW QUICK AND EASY PLANT-BASED RECIPES BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLA MILLS, FOUNDER OF DELICIOUSLY ELLA. Ella’s new collection shows us that vegan cooking doesn’t have to be difficult or timeconsuming. It’s easy to embrace a plant-based lifestyle with her fuss-free, simple recipes that cater for our busy lives. Divided into 7 sections, the new book offers - for the first time - recipes with an approximate cooking time, showing you how to make simple meals that will satisfy your taste buds and inspire you every day.

CREAMY KALE & MUSHROOM SALAD

DELICIOUSLY ELLA QUICK & EASY BY ELLA MILLS, PUBLISHED BY HACHETTE AUSTRALIA RRP $34.99, PHOTOGRAPHY BY NASSIMA ROTHACKER.

CREAMY GREENS INGREDIENTS M AK E S 1 LARGE B OWL • 150g frozen edamame beans • 2 small ripe avocados, peeled, stoned and roughly chopped • Juice of 1 lime • 25g Jalapeño chillies (optional) • Large handful of coriander (about 10g) • 1 garlic clove, roasted • 5 tablespoons almond or oat milk • 1 tablespoon tahini • Salt

INGREDIENTS S ERVES 2 • Handful of pumpkin seeds (about 25g) • Handful of sunflower seeds (about 25g) • Olive oil • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 200g mushrooms, thinly sliced • 200g kale • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar • 2 slices of bread (we love sourdough) • 1 garlic clove • 2 ripe avocados, peeled, stoned and cut into bitesized pieces • Salt FOR THE DRESSING

• 40g sunflower seeds • 60g cashews • 100ml almond or oat milk • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard • 1 heaped tablespoon nutritional yeast • 3 tablespoons olive oil • Squeeze of lemon

METHOD

METHOD 1. Heat the oven to 200ºC fan. Toss the pumpkin and sunflower seeds on to a baking tray with a tablespoon of olive oil, some salt and the cumin. Roast for about 5 minutes, until crunchy. 2. Place the mushrooms in a large frying pan over a medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil and a generous sprinkling of salt. Let them sauté while you make the salad, stirring them every now and again until they turn golden brown. 3. Place the kale in a large mixing bowl, then remove any thick stems and tear the leaves into pieces. 4. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the apple cider vinegar and a sprinkling of salt and rub them into the leaves using your hands. Massage the kale for a minute or so, being really firm, so that it softens. 5. Next, make the dressing. Simply place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender (we used a NutriBullet) and blend until smooth and creamy. 6. Toast the sourdough then rub it with a raw garlic clove and cut it into bite-sized chunks. 7. Rub the dressing into the kale, massaging it with your hands and letting it soften even more. Then toss in the toasted seeds, mushroom, avocado and sourdough. 62 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

1. Start by blanching the edamame. Put them into a bowl, cover with boiling water and let them sit for 2–3 minutes, then drain well. 2. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor, adding the chillies if you like it a bit spicy, and some salt, and pulse until smooth. You can add a little extra almond milk if you like it more creamy.

Recipes……… TURMERIC & COURGETTE PANCAKES INGREDIENTS M A KES 2 L ARGE PANCAKE S ( E N O U GH TO S ERV E 2); T H E PESTO M A KES 1 S M AL L B OWL • Olive oil • 1 small red onion, finely diced • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 150g gram flour (chickpea flour) • Handful of coriander (about • 10g), roughly chopped • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper • Juice of 1 lime • 1 small courgette, grated using the large holes on a grater FO R THE A LM ON D & AVO CA DO PESTO • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and stoned • 100g almonds, toasted • 25g basil • Juice of 1 lemon • Sea salt • 2 garlic cloves, roasted • 5 tablespoons olive oil • Pinch of sea salt • 5–6 tablespoons water TO S ERVE • Handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped • Handful of rocket • Handful of sunflower/ pumpkin seeds

METHOD 1. Start by making the pesto. Place all of the ingredients, except the water, in a blender or food processor with a pinch of salt and blend until it all comes together. We like to pulse the mix so that the almond stays a little crunchy, but you can also whizz it until it’s totally smooth if you’d rather. Add a tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency. 2. For the pancakes, place a large frying pan over a medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Once the pan is warm, add the onion and garlic and cook for 5–10 minutes, until soft. 3. While the onions and garlic cook, continue making the pancake mixture. Place the gram flour in a bowl and slowly pour in 200ml of water, whisking until the mix is smooth and there are small bubbles on the surface.

NUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES INGREDIENTS M AK E S AB OUT 10 COOK I E S • 5 tablespoons coconut oil, melted • 100g coconut sugar (or demerara sugar) • 150g plain flour (we use a gluten-free flour) • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 50–100g dark chocolate (we like 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped • 5 tablespoons almond or oat milk • 2 tablespoons almond butter or any other nut butter (we also love cashew or peanut butter) • Pinch of salt 63 slim-magazine.com.au

4. Stir in the coriander, spices, lime juice and a pinch of salt and give it a final whisk, then stir in the cooked onion and garlic and the grated courgette. 5. Place the frying pan back on a medium heat, adding a drizzle of olive oil if needed. Once warm, pour in half of the pancake mix – you want it to be about 1cm thick. Let the pancake cook for 2–3 minutes, until the top side is no longer runny. Then flip and let it cook for a further 2 minutes on the other side. Repeat with the other half of the pancake mixture. 6. To serve, place the pancakes on two plates, pile high with the pesto, cherry tomatoes, rocket and seeds.

METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 170°C fan. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment. 2. Place the coconut oil in a bowl and mix in the sugar, flour, baking powder and dark chocolate. Add the almond milk, almond butter and salt, and mix well until the mixture comes together. 3. The mix may look crumbly, but it should stick together when pressed in your hands. Use a tablespoon of mixture for each cookie, pressing the mix firmly together and shaping it into a ball. 4. Place the cookies on to the lined tray and bake for 12 minutes. They need quite a lot of space between them as they might spread as they bake. When they come out of the oven, they’ll still be a little soft, which is exactly what you want. Leave them to cool on the tray and they’ll finish setting. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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The CSIRO Low-Carb Diabetes Diet & Lifestyle Solution BASED ON RESEARCH FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AS WELL AS ORIGINAL CSIRO RESEARCH, THE LOW-CARB DIET AND EXERCISE PLAN HAS PROVED SUCCESSFUL IN MANAGING PREVENTABLE AND LIFESTYLE-RELATED METABOLIC DISEASES, INCLUDING OBESITY AND TYPE-2 DIABETES. Featuring 80 brand-new recipes and twelve weeks of meal plans, this easy-to-follow, comprehensive lifestyle solution can help you not only to reach your weight-loss goals, but also to maximise the diet’s benefits for improved metabolic health and blood glucose control, and effective Type-2 diabetes prevention and management.

THE CSIRO LOW-CARB DIABETES DIET & LIFESTYLE SOLUTION BY PROFESSOR GRANT BRINKWORTH AND DR PENNIE TAYLOR. MACMILLAN AUSTRALIA, RRP $36.99, PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB PALMER

WEET-BIX AND YOGHURT BLISS BALLS

HARISSA BEEF SKEWERS AND ZESTY HERB SALAD

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4, MAKES 20 • 120g Hi-Bran Weet-Bix, broken • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder • 2 teaspoons artificial sweetener (stevia powder) (optional) • 1 tablespoon almond butter (see note) • 200g Greek-style yoghurt, plus extra 200g to serve • 40g toasted sesame seeds

INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 600g lean beef fillet, cubed • 1 red capsicum, seeded and chopped • 2 tablespoons harissa spice blend

METHOD

Z E ST Y H E RB S A LAD

Blitz the Weet-Bix, cocoa and sweetener (if using) in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the almond butter and yoghurt and blend until well combined. Transfer the mixture to the fridge for 20 minutes or until chilled and firm.

• 1 cup basil leaves • 1 cup coriander leaves • ½ cup mint leaves • 1 cup bean sprouts • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, roughly chopped • Finely grated zest and juice of 2 limes • 80g toasted unsalted macadamias, chopped

Roll 1 tablespoon measures of the mixture into balls, then lightly dip the tops into the sesame seeds. Serve with the extra yoghurt for dipping. NOTE: It is important to use a good-quality thick almond butter for this recipe – even better if your local health-food shop grinds fresh nuts into a butter. If making ahead, store the balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve chilled.

METHOD Soak eight bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes. Place the beef and capsicum in a bowl, sprinkle over the harissa and toss to combine and coat. Thread the beef and capsicum evenly onto the skewers. Heat a large chargrill pan over high heat. Add the skewers and cook, turning occasionally, for 8–10 minutes or until just cooked and golden. Meanwhile, to make the salad, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Divide the salad and skewers among plates and serve.

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MEXICAN FISH AND BLACK BEANS INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 200g drained, rinsed tinned black beans (see note) • 160g avocado, sliced • 1 red capsicum, seeded and finely chopped • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves • Finely grated zest and juice of 2 limes, plus lime wedges to serve

• 200 g skinless, boneless flathead fillets • 3 teaspoons Mexican seasoning • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 300g baby spinach leaves • 80g Danish feta, crumbled

METHOD Combine the black beans, avocado, capsicum, parsley, lime zest and juice in a bowl and season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside at room temperature. Coat the fish evenly in the seasoning. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the fish and cook, turning occasionally, for 6–8 minutes or until just cooked and golden. Transfer to a board and thickly flake. Add the spinach and 1 tablespoon water to the pan and cook, tossing, for 1 minute or until just wilted. Divide the spinach among plates. Top with the black bean mixture, then the fish. Sprinkle with the feta and serve with the lime wedges. NOTE: You will require 1 x 400 g tin of black beans for this recipe. Store any leftover beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

KORE A N BE E F INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • 5cm piece ginger, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons sunflower oil

• 400g lean rump steak, very thinly sliced • 4 x 55g eggs • 2 x 375g fresh shredded stir-fry vegetables • 2 x 200g packets fresh cauliflower and mushroom ‘mince’ (see note)

METHOD Combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl, add the steak and turn to coat well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight if time permits. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the eggs and cook, untouched, for 3–4 minutes or until the egg whites are set with crisp edges and the yolks are still runny. Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick wok over high heat. Add the beef in two batches and stir-fry for 2 minutes each or until just cooked and golden. Transfer to a bowl. Heat the remaining oil in the wok. Add the shredded vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until just tender. Divide among serving bowls. Add the ‘mince’ and 2 tablespoons water to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until just cooked. Transfer to the serving bowls. Divide the beef among the bowls, top with the fried eggs and serve. NOTE: You can find fresh cauliflower and mushroom ‘mince’ in the fresh produce section at your local supermarket. If unavailable, use the frozen variety of cauliflower rice instead and add 200 g finely chopped field mushrooms. 65 slim-magazine.com.au

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The Heart Health Guide FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF “THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET” AND “THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET COOKBOOK”, AUSTRALIA’S LEADING EXPERT ON THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET SHOWS US HOW TO IMPROVE OUR HEART HEALTH. Heart disease is the single leading cause of death in Australia. Every one of us either has or knows someone who has a common risk factor of heart disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Sustainable, satisfying and suitable for the whole family, this is a diet that is a proven pathway to better heart health as much as it promotes long-term good health and wellbeing.

THE HEART HEALTH GUIDE BY DR CATHERINE ITSIOPOULOS, PUBLISHED BY MACMILLAN, RRP $34.99, PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB PALMER.

N E K C I H C T I P S A N O

This way of cooking a whole chicken has become popular as it is easy and produces moist, tasty results.

INGREDIENTS SERVES 6

• 1 x 375ml drink can, half-filled with any of the following: lemon iced tea, beer, lemon-flavoured mineral water, soda water with lemon juice • 1 x 1.5kg chicken • ½ cup (125ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra • 1 teaspoon oregano leaves • 1 teaspoon dried or finely chopped rosemary leaves • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika • ½ teaspoon chilli flakes

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • Juice 2 lemons (reserve a lemon half) • 1 bunch (250g) rainbow Dutch carrots, peeled • 500g royal blue baby potatoes, halved (preferably unpeeled) • 2 red onions, quartered • 4 or 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled • 1 cup (250ml) boiling water

METHOD Preheat the oven to 190°C. Stand a can – half-filled with the liquid of your choice – in the middle of a large roasting tin. Check the oven to make sure the shelves will accommodate a chicken standing upright. Wash the chicken under running water, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Rub with the olive oil and half of the oregano, rosemary, paprika, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Place the reserved juiced lemon half inside the chicken cavity, then carefully stand the chicken on the upright can in the tin. Arrange the vegetables and garlic cloves around the chicken, then season well with the remaining herbs and spices. Drizzle over some extra olive oil, then pour the boiling water into the tin and carefully place it in the oven. Roast for 30–45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when the thickest part of a thigh is pierced with a knife. Serve the chicken with the roasted vegetables and the sautéed wild greens.

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HEALTHY FISH AND CHIPS INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 • 500g flathead or other white fish fillets, such as snapper, blue-eye trevalla or whiting, skin and bones removed • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • ½ cup (50g) wholegrain breadcrumbs (or gluten-free if preferred) • 1 sweet potato, cut into chips

• 1 purple sweet potato, cut into chips • 2 parsnips, cut into chips • 2 large carrots, cut into chips • Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper • Fresh herbs and lemon wedges

METHOD

Line two large baking trays with baking paper. Dip each fish fillet in the beaten egg, coating completely. Let any excess drip off, then dip in the breadcrumbs to coat completely. Place on one prepared tray, cover, then refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Spread the vegetables around the other prepared tray and brush with the olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway through if needed, until golden and crisp. Meanwhile, transfer the fish to the oven to bake for 15–20 minutes, or until it is golden and cooked through. Garnish with the fresh herbs and lemon wedges, if on hand, and serve.

LEMONY YOGHURT TART

SERVES 6-8

INGREDIENTS • Extra-virgin olive oil, for greasing • Fresh berries, to serve B A SE • ½ cup (75g) almonds • ¼ cup (35g) pistachios • ¼ cup (35g) hazelnuts • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • Fine sea salt • 3 pitted dates, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes • 3 dried figs (see note), soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes

FILLING • 3 eggs • ½ cup (115g) caster sugar • 80g honey • Zest and juice 2 lemons • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus extra for dusting • 1 cup (250g) thick Greek-style yoghurt

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 20 cm fluted tart tin with a removable base with olive oil. Line the base with baking paper. Place the nuts, cinnamon and a pinch of salt in a food processor and pulse until you have a coarse mixture (the base should have texture and crunch). Drain the soaked dates and figs, add and blend again until the mixture starts to stick together. Press the base mixture into the base and side of the tart tin – ensuring it is evenly spread. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the base starts to brown around the edge, then set aside. To make the filling, lower the oven temperature to 150°C. Whisk the eggs and sugar until well combined, add the honey and lemon zest and gradually add the lemon juice while whisking. Add the nutmeg and yoghurt and whisk. Pour this mixture on top of the nut base and spread out evenly. Bake in the centre of the oven for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the middle is still a little wobbly. Allow to cool in the tin. Eat on the day of cooking if you like a custard consistency. Alternatively, place in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight for a firmer consistency. Decorate with the berries and a dusting of extra nutmeg before serving. NOTE: You can also use 7 dried dates rather than a mixture of dates and figs if you don’t have dried figs. 67 slim-magazine.com.au

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A Gay Guy’s Guide to Life, Love, Food OUTRAGEOUSLY DELICIOUS RECIPES (PLUS STORIES AND DATING ADVICE) FROM A FOOD-OBSESSED GAY. JOIN MASTERCHEF FAVOURITE KHANH ONG AS HE HELPS YOU REDISCOVER HOW FOOD CAN MAKE YOU FEEL, HOW IT BRINGS FRIENDS AND FAMILY TOGETHER AND HOW IT HELPS RECONNECT. Khanh shares his favourite family recipes, passed down through generations and giving an insight into his family history. With more than 70 recipes and charming anecdotes about life, love, family and dating, A Gay Guy’s Guide is an explosion of fashion-led fun and influence, delicious food and Khanh’s distinctive tongue-in-cheek humour. As Khanh says, food is more than just sustenance, it’s love, it’s loss and it’s life.

NAUGHTY CRISPY POTATOES

A GAY GUY’S GUIDE TO LIFE, LOVE, FOOD BY KHANH ONG, PUBLISHED BY PLUM, RRP $34.99, PHOTOGRAPHER LAUREN BAMFORD

WALNUT AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 2

SERVES 4

• 80g (1/3 cup) vanilla yoghurt • 2 witlof, trimmed and leaves separated • 1 packham pear, halved, cored and finely sliced • 120g toasted walnuts • 100g of your favourite blue cheese (not too gooey) • 2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar • Pinch of sea salt

• 1kg baby red potatoes, skin on • 2 garlic bulbs • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Sea salt • 150g bacon, diced • 50g (½ cup) grated parmesan • 150g sour cream • 1 tablespoon chopped chives

METHOD

METHOD Preheat the oven to 190°C. Place the potatoes in a saucepan of heavily salted water (it’s important to pop them into cold water, as it helps with not overcooking the outside of the potato). Bring to the boil over high heat and cook for 15–20 minutes or until they’re easily pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes and place them in a heavybased roasting tin. Crush them lightly using a potato masher. Slice the tops off the garlic bulbs and add them to the tin. Douse the potatoes and garlic with the oil and a good sprinkling of salt, then roast for 35–45 minutes until crispy. Check the potatoes after 30 minutes and then every 5 minutes to make sure they don’t burn. About 5 minutes before the potatoes are done, cook the bacon in a frying pan over medium– high heat for 3–5 minutes until crispy. Throw the bacon over the potatoes along with the parmesan and bake for another 5 minutes until the parmesan is melted and golden. Dollop sour cream in all the gaps and crevices between the spuds, top with the chives, then eat it up and moan about being in a food coma. 68 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

Spread the yoghurt over a serving platter, then arrange the witlof over it, followed by the pear. Top with the walnuts and roughly tear bits of blue cheese over (I do this so I can eat the cheese that gets stuck to my fingers after). Drizzle with the olive oil and then the balsamic (I don’t mix them first because I like seeing the balsamic drip off the leaves). Finish with a generous sprinkling of salt.

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WICKEDLY GOOD ‘SNICKERS’ TART INGREDIENTS SERVES 8 • 275g cream-filled chocolate cookies (such as Oreos) • 80ml (1/3 cup) melted butter • ½ teaspoon sea salt • 3 tablespoons roughly chopped • Salted peanuts • Peanut butter caramel • 125g butter • 95g (½ cup lightly packed) brown sugar

CRISPY FISH TACOS

• 395g can sweetened condensed milk • 125ml (½ cup) pure cream • 1 teaspoon sea salt • 250g (1 cup) smooth peanut butter • Chocolate topping • 150g milk chocolate • 75ml pure cream

INGREDIENTS SERVES 2 • 60g plain flour • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • Pinch of sea salt • 2 eggs, lightly beaten • 120g (2 cups) panko breadcrumbs • 250g barramundi or other firm, white fish fillets, cut into strips • Neutral oil for deep-frying (such as vegetable oil) • 6 soft corn or wheat tortilla, warmed (or you can use hard taco shells if you prefer) • ¼ red cabbage, shredded • 1 baby cos lettuce, shredded

SMOKED MAYO • 3 tablespoons mayo • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika • Juice and zest of 1 lime • Pinch of sea salt SALSA • 1 red shallot, finely diced • 1 long red chilli, finely sliced • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 1 tomato, deseeded and chopped • 1 avocado, diced • 1 teaspoon sea salt • Juice of ½ lime • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • Small handful of coriander leaves, roughly chopped

METHOD To make the smoked mayo, place all the ingredients in a small bowl, mix well and set aside. Next, make your salsa. (I feel like every time we make something this simple I have to bulk out the method because I assume everyone knows how to slice and dice.) Anyway, place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix using a fork to gently combine. Set aside. Combine the flour, spices and salt in a bowl. Place the egg and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Dip a fish strip in the flour mixture, dusting off any excess, then dip into the egg, letting the excess drip off and finally coat in the breadcrumbs. Place on a tray and repeat with the remaining fish strips. Loosely cover and chill the crumbed fish for 10–15 minutes (this helps keep the fish moist and stops it from over-cooking). Half-fill a saucepan with oil and place over medium–high heat to bring it to 190°C or until a cube of bread dropped in the oil browns in 10–15 seconds. Fry the fish for 45–75 seconds until golden. Remove and place on paper towel to drain. Divide the tortillas among serving plates, add a little cabbage and lettuce, then top with the fish. Finish with some salsa and a drizzle of smoked mayo.

METHOD Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line the base of a 23 cm tart tin with baking paper. Place the cookies, butter and salt in a food processor and blitz to a wet, sand-like consistency. Press the crumb into the base and side of the tart tin and set aside. To make the peanut butter caramel, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium–high heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for 6–8 minutes until it starts to bubble. Add the condensed milk and cream, then turn off the heat and stir in the salt and peanut butter. (Usually at this point I’ll eat half the caramel. Don’t be me, save it for the tart.) Now pour the peanut butter caramel into the tart base and pop into the oven for 15 minutes. You’re looking for it to bubble and thicken. Remove the tart from the oven and leave to cool for 30 minutes. To make the chocolate topping, all you need to do is melt the chocolate and cream – I usually just pop them in a bowl and microwave for 30-second blasts, giving it a stir in between each blast, until melted and combined (it usually takes 1 ½–2 minutes in total). Pour the chocolate topping over the tart, then sprinkle with the peanuts and some extra salt, if you like. Pop in the fridge for about 1 hour to set. Slice and devour. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the pantry for 5 days, or in the fridge for up to 10 days.

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Easy Gluten Free 100+ DELICIOUS GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE. DISCOVER HOW EASY IT IS TO COOK DELICIOUS, GLUTEN-FREE FOOD FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK, WITH HELEN TZOUGANATOS, HOST OF THE SBS FOOD SERIES “LOVING GLUTEN FREE”.

STICKY PORK RIBS WITH TAMARI, HONEY & MUSTARD GLAZE

EASY GLUTEN FREE BY HELEN TZOUGANATOS, PUBLISHED BY PLUM, RRP $39.99, PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEREMY SIMONS

METHOD

INGREDIENTS

Whisk together the mustard, tamari or coconut aminos, honey, garlic, ginger and chilli (if using) to make a marinade. Place the ribs in a roasting tin and rub the marinade all over on both sides. Set aside to marinate in the fridge for 1 hour (or overnight if time permits).

SERVES 4-6 DF, GF, LF

Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan-forced).

• 3 tablespoons gluten-free wholegrain mustard • 3 tablespoons gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos • 3 tablespoons raw honey • 3 garlic cloves, finely grated • 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger

• 1 bird’s eye chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional) • 2 x 800g racks American pork ribs • 375ml (1½ cups) dry sherry

Pour the sherry into the tin, cover very tightly with a sheet of baking paper and then foil, and bake for 2 hours. Remove the paper and foil and increase the temperature to 200°C (fan-forced). Baste the ribs with the pan juices and bake for a further 10–15 minutes, basting every 5 minutes, to reduce the sauce and achieve a caramelised sticky glaze on the pork.

TIP: Placing a sheet of baking paper between the foil and the meat prevents the meat from sticking to the foil and creates an extra layer of insulation to trap the steam. If the pork is still not caramelised at the end of cooking, you can place it under a hot grill for 5 minutes to crisp up.

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THE FLUFFIEST PANCAKES EVER INGREDIENTS SERVES 2-4 DF, GF, V • 170g (11/3 cups) plain gluten-free flour, sifted • 1 tablespoon gluten-free baking powder • 3 tablespoons caster sugar • pinch of sea salt flakes • 250ml (1 cup) coconut milk (or milk of your choice), plus extra if needed

• 1 egg, whisked • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil, plus extra for pan-frying • Pure maple syrup, blueberries and mint, to serve

METHOD Whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add the milk, egg, vanilla and coconut oil and whisk to form a thick, smooth batter. Add extra milk if the batter is too thick. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and melt a little extra coconut oil. Add a ladleful of batter and cook until bubbles appear on the surface. Flip over and cook for another minute. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding a little more coconut oil when needed. Serve with your favourite toppings.

VARIATION Give your pancakes a nutritious fibre boost by replacing 50g (1/3 cup) plain gluten-free flour with 30g (1/3 cup) tiger nut flour.

30-SECOND BANANA NICE–CREAM BOWLS INGREDIENTS

METHOD

SERVES 4 DF, GF, VG

Blitz the bananas in a food processor until smooth. Add the coconut cream, maple syrup and cinnamon and process to combine. Serve with your favourite toppings for textural crunch and flavour.

• 400g frozen ripe bananas, chopped • 3 tablespoons coconut cream • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • Your choice of chopped nuts, fruit, seeds, coconut and/or cacao nibs, to serve

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Green Time over Screen Time CONFIRMING WHAT MOST PARENTS BELIEVE, KIDS BENEFIT FROM TIME SPENT IN NATURE, RATHER THAN ABSORBED IN THEIR SCREEN, ACCORDING TO A NEW REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES. A University of Adelaide review of 186 studies from around the world has found “green time” is far better for children and adolescents mental health and academic achievement than screen time. Screen time – time spent watching TV, computers or playing video games - is generally associated with poor psychological outcomes for children and adolescents including increased levels of mental illness, poorer cognitive functioning and poorer academic achievement. Conversely, green time – time spent in the natural environment – was generally associated with favourable psychological outcomes including lower levels of mental illness, superior cognitive functioning, and higher academic achievement. Researcher Tassia Oswald, who conducted the study – published in PLOS ONE - as part of her PhD research, said further work using high quality research designs would be able to dissect the mechanisms involved in these outcomes. She said young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds are under represented in the literature which is

problematic given some findings suggest they may be disproportionately affected. “The psychological consequences of excessive screen time appears to possibly be worse for these children, while psychological benefits of green time appears to possibly be greater for these children. “Little research considered the reciprocal effects of high levels of screen time and low levels of green time, so it’s hard to know whether high screen time alone, low green time alone, or the combination of both high screen time and low green time is responsible for poorer child and adolescent mental health. “More research in this direction would help us to work out whether we should focus our efforts on reducing young peoples’ screen time or whether simply increasing their green time alongside their screen time would be beneficial for their psychological wellbeing.” Ms Oswald said much of the screen time research is related to older forms of technology – television, video games, computers – and more future work should look at the psychological 72 slim magazine SUMMER 2021

Prevention is key and identifying exposures which harm or help mental health is especially important for young people effects of portable technologies like smartphones and tablets. “Experiences of mental illness in childhood or adolescence have implications for an individual’s lifelong mental health trajectory,’’ she said. “So prevention is key and identifying exposures which harm or help mental health is especially important for young people. Providing parents, teachers, researchers, policy makers, and young people themselves with a summary of what evidence is out there may help them understand the psychological impacts of exposure to screen-based technologies and natural environments to ensure optimal wellbeing.” journals.plos.org

ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE THE 2020 PORSCHE TAYCAN IS THE BRAND’S FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC VEHICLE.

The Taycan marks a start of a new era. The four-door sports sedan is a unique package, offering typical Porsche performance and connectivity with everyday usability. It has the soul of the Porsche, electrified.

From the front it looks particularly wide and flat with highly contoured wings. The silhouette is shaped by the sporty roofline sloping downward to the rear. The highly sculpted side sections are also characteristic.

The flagship Taycan Turbo S can generate up to 560 kW / 761 PS* (horsepower) of overboost power in combination with Launch Control. The Taycan Turbo S accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 2.8 seconds, the same acceleration figures as a 911 GT2 RS. It has a combined range of up to 405 km# when the battery is fully charged.

The headlights of the Taycan are fitted with an innovative floating appearance at the front. For the first time, all light functions are also integrated into a single module, resulting in sleeker design.

The Taycan Turbo generates up to 500 kW / 680 PS* (horsepower) of overboost power in combination with Launch Control and completes the zero to 100 km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds with a range of up to 420 km# when the battery is fully charged and a top speed of 260 km/h. Completing the line-up is the Taycan 4S, which produces up to 390 kW / 530 PS* (horsepower) of power and 640 Nm of torque, performance output coupled with a two-speed transmission and powered by a 79.2 kWh Performance Battery. The Taycan 4S accelerates from a standing start to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h. The range is 365 km# when the battery is fully charged. The Performance Battery Plus package on the Taycan 4S is available as an option. It increases battery capacity to 93.4 kWh resulting in a notable performance increase of up to 420 kW / 571 PS* (horsepower) of power and 650 Nm of torque, as well as an increased combined range of 414 km#.

Inside, the Porsche Advanced Cockpit signals the start of a new era with its clear structure and a completely new architecture. The free-standing, curved instrument cluster forms the highest point on the dashboard. This places a clear focus on the driver axis. A central, 10.9-inch infotainment display and an optional passenger display are combined to form an integrated glass band in a blackpanel look. All user interfaces have been completely newly designed for the Taycan. The number of classic hardware controls such as switches and buttons has been greatly reduced. Instead, control is intelligent and intuitive – using touch operation or the voice control function, which responds to the command ’Hey Porsche‘. With the Taycan, Porsche offers an entirely leather-free interior for the first time. Interiors made from innovative recycled materials underscore the sustainable concept of the electric sports car. The Taycan has two exceptionally efficient electric motors, one on the front axle and one on the rear axle, thus making the cars all-wheel drive. 73 slim-magazine.com.au

The Taycan uses a centrally networked control system for the chassis. The integrated Porsche 4D Chassis Control analyses and synchronises all chassis systems in real time. Four driving modes are available: ‘Range’, ‘Normal’, ‘Sport’ and ‘Sport Plus’. In addition, individual systems can be configured as required in the ‘Individual’ mode. The Taycan is the first production vehicle with a system voltage of 800 volts, rather than the usual 400 volts for many electric cars. This enables consistent high performance, reduces the charging time and decreases the weight and installation space of the cabling. It also boasts a maximum peak charging capacity of 270 kW (Performance Battery Plus). In Australia, owners will have several ways to charge their Taycan, including High Performance Charging, Home Charging and Porsche Destination Charging. Porsche Destination Chargers capable of AC charging are being installed across both metropolitan and regional sites giving owners access to complimentary charging of Porsche models. Porsche Destination Charging will continue to be installed at premium lifestyle destinations such as luxury hotels, theatres and entertainment venues, restaurants, shopping precincts and cellar door locations. Porsche Centre Gold Coast 1 Harvest Court, Southport Tel: 5555 7911 porschegoldcoast.com.au

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Wonder Women Charity Lunch Miss Moneypenny’s Broadbeach, the sister venue of multi award-winning bar and restaurant Miss Moneypenny’s Noosa, was the venue for the first Gold Coast Wonder Women luncheon postCovid-19 restrictions.

Guests were in the mood! 130 ladies (and a few gents) enjoyed the mild mid-winter day, amazing ambience and superb cuisine. Tunes were provided by DJ Marea Lambert-Baker and talented performer, Amy Young.

Robyn Cameron & Jodi Robertson

Saira Khan , Glenda Hulton-Harrop & Jacqui Arlow

Regina Murphy, Pat Worboys, Michele Decroix & Wendy Illes

Vanessa Anderson, Amanda King & Michelle Wilson

Ebru Kavanaugh, Adrienne Porter & Ingrid Bonnor

Elisha Hodgson, Jessica Thomas, Elly Patsis

DJ Marea LambertBarker

Thanks to sponsors and generous donations from advertisers, $6,500 was raised for The Gold Coast Community Fund.

Zoe Bennett, Kate Bennett & Laetitia Andree

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Sadie Miller & Susan Yeates

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Cindy Butler and Pat James

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Josephine Tobias, Janette Comish & Sandy Bell

Olivia Scott & Karen Phillips

BARBER SHOP BY DAY, VENUE HIRE BY NIGHT

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Socials……… 1st Birthday Bash

VIP Clients, friends and suppliers joined the talented team at Elise Rae Hair Studio to celebrate their First Birthday. Mexicali, Nobby’s Beach was the ideal venue, and guests enjoyed canapes and drinks, live entertainment and excellent company to toast the business’ important milestone.

Kelly Soutar and Tina Radford

Nicki Meteyard and Coby Dunham

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was true for you may not be true for your kids. Find out how they see the world and what works for them. What if your kids could be your greatest teachers? What if being your teacher is a gift to them? 3. TELL YOUR KIDS THAT THEY ARE A GIFT AND THAT THEIR VOICE MATTERS.

How to Ask Your Child, “Are You Ok?” By Dr Dain Heer WHAT IF ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK OUR KIDS IS ALSO ONE OF THE HARDEST? RIGHT NOW, MORE THAN EVER WE NEED TO ASK OUR KIDS: “ARE YOU OK?”. WE ALSO NEED TO BE READY TO LISTEN EVEN IF THE ANSWER IS “NO, I AM NOT OK.” It may not what we would like to hear, and I say: be grateful. That answer is your invitation to contribute to your child during one of the most confusing times of their life. Up until the COVID-19 crisis, the world made some kind of sense to most kids. But as pandemic progresses, it is challenging things most of them have taken for granted up to this point, such as going to school, hanging with friends, seeing their grandparents and planning for the future.

These are my top 3 tips on how to check in with your child and know that they are ok. 1. TALK WITH YOUR KIDS. Start talking with your kids about real things when they are very young. Make sure they know you are willing to hear anything: the good, the bad, and the ugly. If your kids are older and you do not have great communication, don’t judge yourself for that. Just START NOW! It is never too late.

Even worse, no one can tell them when this will be over. Not even their go-to oracles: the parents. They are left with an eerie sense of insecurity. That is hard enough for us adults to handle. Just imagine if you had to deal with that as a child or teenager!

Ask questions. Listen to the answer, in words, energy or actions. Be interested. Be present. Engage. Sometimes the greatest contribution you can be to your child is giving them your full attention, where they get to be the most important person at that moment.

Organisations such as the Australian Medical Association are predicting a 25 to 50 percent increase in national suicides over the next five years. With suicides currently the leading cause of death in Australia of young people between the ages of 15 and 24, the possibility of an increase is concerning, for us all.

2. NEVER JUDGE YOUR CHILD OR THEIR CHOICES.

Having personally suffered from depression to the point where 20 years ago, I set a date to end my life, I know how important it is to have someone in your life that cares for you. Someone from whom you can ask for help. Someone that you can trust. As a parent, you can be that for your kids. You can help them navigate this new unpredictable world in which we now live.

Feelings of not fitting in, of being unworthy and different are not uncommon as kids grow up. Teenagers spend an enormous amount of time and energy comparing themselves to others. They wonder what their value is and yearn for validation. They seek for meaning and identity. Navigating through this can be difficult, especially today with social media flooding with points of view. As a parent to teenagers, it sometimes seems like everyone else’s point of view matters more than yours. Don’t give up. What you say does matter, even if your teenager pretends it doesn’t. Have conversations that acknowledge that what makes your child different is what makes them great. Talk to them about people they respect and admire and point out their differences. Let them know that you are a safe space for them, where they are appreciated and acknowledged for exactly who they are. Even if they are just able to hear five percent of all of that at the moment, those five percent matters more than you can imagine! So, how do you ask your child if they are ok? First, be willing to hear that they are not. Then be the voice and the ear that lets them know that no matter what they face, they’ve got this. More at drdainheer.com

If you judge your kids for the choices they make, they will stop coming to you when there are things they are struggling with. Actually, they will stop coming to you, period. They need to know that no matter what they tell you, they will not be judged. If your teenager tells you they were drinking, ask them questions. Did you have fun? Tell me about it? Being interested in your child’s life, without continuously grading their experiences as right or wrong or good and bad, creates the space for them to come to you with the big things. The old paradigm of parenting to teach our kids right and wrong no longer works. The world is different and what 81 slim-magazine.com.au

DR DAIN HEER Dr Dain Heer is an internationally renowned author, speaker and facilitator of consciousness and change.

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“To the doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers who are away from their families to take care of ours, we continue to pray for your safety. This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate here in America. Please protect yourselves. We are one family and we need you, we need your voices and your abilities and your strength all over this world.

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“I know it’s very hard but please be patient, stay encouraged, keep the faith, stay positive and continue to pray for our heroes.” BEYONCÉ at Lady Gaga’s all-star “One World: Together At Home” live stream.

“It baffles me that some people out there, including some politicians, will take this idea of wearing masks and make it a political agenda. It is a fact and it’s the right thing to do, and it is the responsible thing to do.” DWAYNE ‘THE ROCK’ JOHNSON who contracted the virus, along with his wife Lauren and two children, Tiana and Jasmine.

“Staying home is my superpower and yours! Please everyone take care of yourself, your loved ones, and us all. This situation should not be taken lightly. The sooner we all stay home and keep ourselves from catching this very contagious virus the sooner we can go back to our lives without losing lives. #WeAreAllOne

“En route to Paris. Paranoid? Prudent? Panicked? Placid? Pandemic? Propaganda? Paltrow’s just going to go ahead and sleep with this thing on the plane. I’ve already been in this movie. Stay safe. Don’t shake hands. Wash hands frequently.” GWYNETH PALTROW, referring to her role in the 2011 thriller “Contagion”.

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