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Page 1: Banting Basics Guide - Banting Foodiebantingfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/... · Key+1:+Eliminate+sugars+from+your+diet+! This!is!one!of!the!most!important!things!youcandofor!the!benefit!of!your!
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Introduction:    Whether  you  are  starting  low  carb  /  Banting  for  the  purpose  of  managing  a  medical  condition,  losing  weight  or  for  maintaining  overall  health  and  wellbeing,  it’s  easy  to  feel  overwhelmed  about  how  to  actually  get  started.  Some  of  the  questions  you  might  find  yourself  asking  are  “what  do  I  eat;  what  do  I  not  eat;  what’s  good,  what’s  bad;  what  are  some  hidden  sources  of  carbohydrates  and  sugars  that  I  should  avoid;  and  are  there  any  “good”  sources  of  carbs  or  “bad”  ones  to  avoid?”.    This  e-­‐book  contains  an  outline  of  the  six  key  things  that  you  can  implement  at  your  own  pace,  starting  immediately,  in  order  to  begin  a  low  carb  lifestyle,  and  start  your  journey  from  illness  to  wellness.      The  six  keys  are  actions  that  you  need  to  take  in  order  to  claim  back  your  health.  Each  key  outlined  is  followed  by  a  suggestion  on  how  to  make  it  work  in  an  easy  manner  that  enables  you  to  start  your  Banting  journey.  

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Key  1:  Eliminate  sugars  from  your  diet    This  is  one  of  the  most  important  things  you  can  do  for  the  benefit  of  your  health  in  general.  Refined  sugars  serve  only  to  clog  your  digestive  system  with  junk  that  adds  unhealthy  toxins  to  your  body.  There’s  nothing  good  about  them.  Especially  not  the  sweet  taste  you’ve  grown  accustomed  to,  which  is  actually  an  addiction!  Recalibrating  your  sweet  tooth  to  a  more  savoury  palate  will  give  you  untold  health  benefits.  It  might  be  tough  in  the  beginning,  but  once  you’re  over  this  hump,  it  only  gets  better  from  there.      Without  sounding  too  much  like  a  science  textbook,  you  need  to  know  that  saccharide  is  another  word  for  carbohydrates,  and  sugars  are  forms  of  saccharides  (thus  carbohydrates).  There  are  mainly  two  categories  of  sugars  that  you  need  to  be  concerned  about:  Monosaccharides  and  Disaccharides.    Monosaccharides  are  simple  sugars  (mono  =  one)  that  serve  as  the  base  building  blocks  for  more  complex  carbohydrate  forms.  Because  they  are  made  up  of  only  one  sugar  unit,  monosaccharides  are  directly  absorbed  into  your  bloodstream  upon  consumption.  Since  they  don’t  require  being  broken  down  during  digestion,  they  quickly  get  into  your  bloodstream  and  increase  your  blood  sugar  levels,  and  shortly  thereafter,  your  body  will  experience  an  abrupt  drop  in  both  sugar  levels  and  energy.  This  is  very  bad  for  you  and  if  sustained  over  extended  periods,  can  lead  to  conditions  such  as  type  2  diabetes  with  its  associated  complications.  Examples  of  monosaccharides  are  glucose  and  fructose  (sugar  that  naturally  occurs  in  fruit).    Disaccharides  contain  two  monosaccharides  (di  =  two)  bonded  together  and  they  require  some  digestion  to  break  them  into  two  one-­‐sugar  units  for  absorption.  Like  monosaccharides,  their  frequent  consumption  can  lead  to  extreme  blood-­‐sugar  fluctuations  and  thus  their  consumption  should  be  controlled.  Examples  of  disaccharides  include  sucrose  (table  sugars),  maltose  (sugars  formed  from  the  breakdown  of  starch)  and  lactose  (milk  sugars).    To  start,  you  want  to  significantly  reduce  your  consumption  of  both  mono  and  disaccharides  by  eliminating  all  varieties  of  table  sugars,  icing  and  confectioners  sugars,  packaged  sweets,  chocolates,  cordials,  agave,  and  artificial  sweeteners  such  as  saccharin,  aspartame  and  sucralose,  from  your  diet.  You  then  want  to  significantly  reduce  your  intake  of  “natural”  sweeteners  such  as  honey,  syrups  of  any  kind  and  fruit  like  dates  and  grapes  –  which  are  very  high  in  fructose.  This  is  especially  important  if  you  are  starting  a  Banting  lifestyle  on  account  of  diabetes,  insulin  resistance  or  impaired  glucose  tolerance.  This  is  because  although  natural  sweeteners  are  sometimes  considered  “better”  than  refined  sugars,  they  still  have  a  very  high  glycaemic  index  and  can  easily  send  your  blood  sugars,  and  insulin,  soaring.    

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Fructose,  which  is  a  fruit  sugar,  can  be  one  of  the  primary  causes  of  people  battling  to  control  their  blood  sugar  levels,  therefore  limit  your  intake  of  fruit  overall.  This  especially  includes  fruit  juices,  which  have  a  high  concentration  of  fructose  and  are  often  an  overlooked  source  of  excess  sugar  in  one’s  diet.    Needless  to  say  that  “lite,  zero  or  diet”  drinks  of  any  kind,  have  no  place  in  your  low  carb  lifestyle  either.  Generally  steer  clear  of  carbonated  commercial  drinks  and  sodas,  over  an  above  fruit  juices.        If  this  is  leaving  you  with  a  gaping  mouth  thinking  “oh  my  goodness,  I  could  never  live  like  this”,  take  heart,  there  are  options  that  you  can  still  keep  in  your  diet  as  well  as  alternatives  that  you  can  introduce,  to  more  than  adequately  satisfy  your  taste  buds.    Key  Suggestions  for  replacing  sugar:    1.  Stevia    This  is  a  plant  based  natural  sweetener  derived  from  the  leaves  of  the  stevia  plant.  It  is  a  great  zero  calorie,  zero  carbohydrate  and  zero  GI  alternative  to  traditional  sugar.  It  is  known  to  be  up  to  200  times  sweeter  than  sugar,  therefore  much  smaller  quantities  can  be  consumed  at  a  time.  It  can  safely  be  used  in  baking,  teas  and  coffees  in  place  of  traditional  sugar.  It  does  take  some  time  to  get  used  to  the  taste  of  Stevia  as  it  can  leave  an  aftertaste,  so  some  experimenting  with  trial  and  error  should  be  expected  when  you  first  start  using  it.      2.  Xylitol  This  is  an  alcohol  sugar  with  a  very  low  glycaemic  index  and  approximately  40%  less  calories  than  traditional  sugar.  Xylitol  has  the  same  look  and  feel  as  white  sugar,  and  can  easily  replace  sugar  on  a  1:1  basis.  It  has  the  added  benefit  of  contributing  to  dental  health  by  preventing  tooth  decay  and  dry  mouth.  It  is,  however,  known  to  have  detrimental  effects  on  dogs,  so  if  you  have  four-­‐legged  friends,  be  sure  to  keep  is  far  out  of  reach  for  them.    Something  else  to  note  is  that  xylitol  is  not  fully  absorbed  by  the  body,  which  has  been  known  to  cause  forms  of  digestive  discomforts  in  some.  This  does  pass  after  allowing  your  body  an  opportunity  to  adjust,  but  you  would  need  to  be  aware  of  this  potential  side  effect  non-­‐the-­‐less.    3.  Erythritol  Like  xylitol,  erythritol  is  also  an  alcohol  sugar  (neither  alcohol  nor  sugar,  only  named  so  due  to  their  chemical  structure).  Xylitol  and  erythritol  are  both  polyols,  which  means  they  are:    

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• non-­‐cariogenic  (won’t  cause  cavities)  • low-­‐glycaemic  (helpful  in  managing  diabetes  and  cardiovascular  disease)  

• low-­‐digestible  (might  be  helpful  in  the  colon)  • osmotic  (colon-­‐hydrating,  laxative,  and  purifying)  

 Both  xylitol  and  erythritol  are  very  low-­‐glycaemic  with  xylitol  measuring  a  very  low  7  on  the  glycaemic  index,  and  erythritol  measuring  0.  While  both  contain  4g  of  carbs  per  teaspoon,  the  body  fully  absorbs  erythritol  (unlike  xylitol)  but  can’t  break  it  down,  so  it  provides  virtually  no  calories  and  does  not  produce  a  glycaemic  response.  Xylitol  has  the  same  degree  of  sweetness  as  sugar,  so  it  is  easier  to  use  when  making  the  change  to  a  healthier  lifestyle.  Erythritol,  on  the  other  hand,  is  around  70%  as  sweet  as  sugar,  so  for  every  2/3  cup  of  sugar  you’ll  need  a  full  cup  of  erythritol.    If  you  find  you’re  one  of  the  few  people  who  have  trouble  consuming  xylitol,  erythritol  may  be  an  ideal  substitute.  It  is  known  to  be  the  mildest  of  all  polyols.        Low  Fructose  Fruit  Fruits  that  can  remain  in  your  diet  include  berries  (of  any  kind)  since  they  are  relatively  low  in  fructose,  and  you  can  also  have  some  granny-­‐smith  green  apples  and  grapefruit  to  satisfy  your  fruit  cravings.  A  word  of  warning  though,  is  that  these  are  permissible  in  very  small  quantities  and  only  as  an  occasional  treat,  so  don’t  gorge  on  an  entire  bowl  of  berries  and  expect  that  it  wont  produce  an  insulin  spiking  response.  Lemons  and  limes  are  excellent  inclusions  in  a  low  carb  diet,  and  can  be  added  to  water  to  enhance  detoxification.    

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Key  2:  Eliminate  refined  carbohydrates  from  your  diet    Although  carbohydrates  provide  some  cells  in  your  body  with  their  primary  source  of  energy,  eating  too  many  carbohydrates  leads  to  the  excess  quickly  being  stored  as  fat.    Start  by  eliminating  all  grains,  which  includes  wheat,  oats,  barley,  rye,  amaranth,  quinoa  and  buckwheat  to  name  a  few.  Also  stop  using  anything  made  with  grain  flours  such  as  wheat  flour,  barley  flour,  pea  flour,  rice  flour,  spelt  flour  and  the  like.  Corn,  is  also  a  grain,  and  all  corn  and  corn  products  should  also  be  eliminated  from  your  diet  (i.e.  corn  flour,  corn  thins,  corn  flakes,  pop  corn,  corn  syrup  etc).  Most  commercially  made,  processed  or  fast  food  items  contain  corn  products,  over  and  above  their  already  high  carbohydrate  content,  so  be  vigilant!    Another  major  source  of  carbohydrates  is  starches  like  pasta,  noodles,  rice,  millet,  sorghum,  bread  and  bread  products,  donuts,  cakes  and  cookies,  pastries  and  pies,  crackers  and  cracker  breads  and  everything  else  you  can  think  of  that  is  made  with  wheat  flours.  Also  avoid  “bread-­‐coated”  foods  like  schnitzels,    nuggets,  coated  fish  etc.      The  rule  of  thumb  to  apply  here  is  that  the  food  you  eat  must  look  as  close  as  possible  to  its  natural  state.  For  example,  a  chicken  schnitzel  looks  nothing  like  its  natural  state,  but  a  piece  of  uncoated  chicken  fillet  looks  pretty  close  to  natural  –  opt  to  eat  the  chicken  fillet  over  the  schnitzel.    Key  Suggestions  for  replacing  carbohydrates:    Replace  Rice  with  Cauliflower  Rice  Rice  is  a  staple  on  most  people’s  dinner  plate  as  it  makes  a  great  accompaniment  to  almost  anything.  Cauliflower  rice  is  a  great  alternative  to  rice  on  your  carbless  plate.  It’s  made  by  taking  a  head  of  cauliflower,  either  grating  it  or  running  it  through  a  food  processor,  then  steaming  it  with  a  little  salt  for  about  5  minutes.  This  is  not  only  simple  and  quick  to  make,  but  also  very  tasty  and  makes  for  a  great  alternative  to  traditional  rice  that  won't  load  you  with  carbohydrates.    Replace  Pasta  with  Zoodles  Haven’t  heard  the  term  zoodles  before?  It’s  a  hybrid  between  the  words  zucchini  and  noodles.  Zucchini  (also  called  courgette  or  baby  marrow),  makes  a  great  pasta  replacement  for  spaghetti  and  its  variations  (e.g.  fettuccini)  as  well  as  lasagne.  Simply  run  it  through  a  spiraliser  to  get  zoodles,  or  cut  it  lengthways  to  get  “lasagne”  type  sheets.  

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Replace  wheat  flours  with  nut  flours  

Banting  certainly  does  not  mean  that  you  stop  eating  baked  goods,  but  rather  that  you  choose  those  foods  that  are  baked  using  low  carb  flour  substitutes  such  as  almond  flour,  coconut  flour,  and  flaxseed  flour,  in  place  of  wheat  based  flours.  There  are  a  multitude  of  recipes  available  online  (including  some  at  www.bantingfoodie.com)  that  you  can  use  to  bake  your  own  low  carb  staples  and  treats  such  as  breads,  muffins  and  cakes.  Low  carb  flours  are  increasingly  becoming  more  and  more  accessible  and  for  the  most  part,  anything  you  could  make  with  wheat  flours,  can  be  made  with  low  carb  flour  substitutes.      Key  3:  Increase  the  amounts  of  fats  in  your  diet    Previously,  you  might  have  believed  that  fat  is  the  enemy  of  good  health.  Overwhelming  research  indicates  that  our  bodies  actually  need  fat  to  nourish  our  organs  and  maintain  good  health.  Triglycerides,  cholesterol  and  other  essential  fatty  acids  (i.e.  fats  that  you  body  can’t  make  on  its  own),  serve  to  conserve  energy,  insulate  us  and  protect  our  vital  organs.      Fat  acts  as  a  messenger  that  helps  protein  to  do  its  job  properly  and  they  also  start  a  chemical  reaction  to  help  immune  function,  reproduction  and  other  aspects  of  our  metabolism.  Fat  is  good!    Increasing  fats  in  your  diet  should  coincide  with  the  reduction  of  carbohydrates  and  sugars.  Your  body  will  always  either,  use  carbohydrates  or  fats  as  a  fuel  source,  and  the  presence  of  both  in  your  system  at  the  same  time,  results  in  the  body  choosing  one  over  the  other  and  the  excess  is  then  safely  tucked  away  as  stored  excess  body  fat,  resulting  in  weight  gain  (particularly  around  the  mid-­‐section).      When  you  reduce  the  amount  of  carbs  in  your  diet,  you  effectively  instruct  your  body  to  use  fat  as  your  fuel  source,  so  upping  your  intake  of  fat  will  serve  to  energise  you  and  keep  your  body  functioning  optimally.    Key  Suggestions  for  increasing  dietary  fats:    

Ø Eat  chicken  with  the  skin  on  Ø Eat  the  fat  on  the  side  of  your  steak  Ø Indulge  in  bacon  and  other  pork  products  (like  crackle)  Ø Cook  with  butter,  ghee  and  coconut  oil  Ø Shallow  fry  your  food  in  the  above  oils  instead  of  boiling  of  steaming  Ø Snack  on  unsalted  nuts,  cheese  and  avocado  (albeit  in  limited  quantities)  

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Key  4:  Increase  green  leafy  vegetables  in  your  diet    Not  all  vegetables  are  created  equal.  Starchy  vegetables  –  typically  roots,  bulbs  or  kernels  such  as  potatoes,  parsnips,  peas,  corn,  carrots  etc.  -­‐  have  a  very  high  carbohydrate  content,  especially  compared  to  their  leafy  counterparts  such  as  lettuce,  kale,  cabbage,  spinach  and  broccoli.      Not  only  do  green  leafy  vegetables  contain  essential  minerals  such  as  calcium  for  bone  health,  anti-­‐oxidants,  fibre,  and  disease-­‐fighting  phytochemicals,  they  also  help  to  lower  cholesterol  and  blood  pressure,  as  well  as  contribute  to  the  repair  of  the  body’s  tissues.      A  huge  misconception  is  that  you  don’t  get  full  eating  leafy  vegetables.  This  is  false  and  a  side  of  leafy  vegetables  or  a  salad  served  with  a  protein  and  healthy  fat,  will  keep  you  feeling  fuller  for  much  longer  than  a  carb-­‐rich  meal  will.  Carbohydrates  and  carb  rich  vegetables  have  the  effect  of  quickly  spiking  your  blood  sugar  levels,  followed  by  a  massive  drop  that  makes  you  feel  hungry  soon  after.    The  result  is  you  eat  more  and  more  yet  constantly  feel  hungry.    Key  Suggestions  for  increasing  green  leafy  vegetables    It  is  good  practice  to  look  over  every  plate  you  are  about  to  eat  and  check  the  proportions  of  the  food  you  have  on  it.  Green  leafy  vegetables  should  make  up  50%  of  your  plate,  protein  25%  and  fat  making  up  the  remaining  25%  (this  includes  any  fat  you  might  have  used  to  cook  your  vegetables  and  protein).  Keeping  your  Banting  plate  balanced  in  these  proportions  will  ensure  that  you  receive  your  filling  of  nutrients  without  crazy  cravings,  and  feel  fuller  for  longer.    

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Key  5:  Drink  more  water!    Here’s  an  interesting  fact:  approximately  70%  of  our  bodies  are  water,  and  intake  of  liquids  (particularly  water)  is  imperative  for  the  distribution  and  absorption  of  nutrients  and  minerals  into  our  systems,  as  well  as  transport  waste  out  of  our  systems.  We  need  a  certain  amount  of  water  a  day  in  order  to  survive,  and  lack  of  water  results  in  dehydration,  which  in  its  severe  form  can  be  life  threatening.  Water  not  only  hydrates  you,  but  also  offers  benefits  such  as  clearing  skin,  aiding  bowel  function  by  flushing  waste  through  your  system,  aiding  circulation  of  nutrients  in  your  body  and  relieving  fatigue,  to  name  a  few.    A  great  trick  to  increase  the  feeling  of  satiation  or  “fullness”  with  every  meal,  is  to  drink  a  tall  glass  of  water  before  you  start  eating,  and  drink  another  one  immediately  after  you  finish  eating.  The  body’s  cues  for  thirst  often  manifest  as  feelings  of  hunger,  so  drinking  a  tall  glass  (about  400ml’s)  of  water  in  response  to  hunger  pangs,  just  might  do  the  trick  of  eradicating  your  hunger  pangs,  and  therefore  help  you  to  eat  less  overall.    It’s  instinctive  for  us  to  sip  on  liquids  throughout  the  day  and  most  people  have  a  “go  to”  beverage.    You  know,  that  one  drink  you  just  have  to  have  more  than  one  of  in  a  day.  For  some,  (or  most)  its  coffee,  for  others  it’s  a  carbonated  soda  drink.  Some  others  drink  fruit  juices,  alcohol,  teas,  energy  drinks  and  so  forth.  All  of  these  are  very  poor  (and  some  even  toxic)  substitutes  for  the  water  your  body  is  really  asking  for  when  you  feel  thirsty.    Key  Suggestion  for  drinking  more  water    Here’s  a  challenge:  after  you’ve  had  your  first  cup  /  glass  of  your  go-­‐to  beverage,  try  drinking  water  for  every  other  time  you  feel  like  drinking  that  beverage.  And  if  you  are  only  used  to  drinking  only  one  cup  a  day,  try  replacing  that  one  cup  with  a  glass  of  water,  at  least  a  few  days  a  week.    Also,  keep  a  bottle  of  water  next  to  you  at  your  desk  while  you  work,  as  well  as  another  one  in  your  car  for  when  you  drive.  Seeing  water  close  by  will  make  it  easier  for  you  to  drink  more  water  because  the  visual  cue  will  remind  you  to.  Another  great  idea  is  to  keep  a  bottle  of  water  next  to  your  bedside  and  make  it  a  habit  to  drink  the  whole  bottle  first  thing  when  you  wake  up  in  the  morning.  

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Key  6:  Plan  your  meals  in  advance    Too  often  we  find  ourselves  swirling  through  the  throws  of  life,  barely  managing  to  take  a  breather  during  the  day.  Between  working  8  or  9  hour  days  (if  we’re  lucky),  getting  the  kids  ready  for  school,  dealing  with  a  million  emails,  walking  the  dog,  doing  the  laundry,  attending  ballet  recitals,  soccer  games  or  swimming  lessons,  spending  time  with  our  partners,  eating  and  sleeping,  and  everything  else  that  has  to  be  done  in  a  day,  it  becomes  really  easy  to  grab  a  croissant  from  the  street  baker  or  drive  through  a  fast  food  joint  on  your  way  to  somewhere.  It  tends  to  be  convenience  that  derails  our  best  intentions  clean  up  our  diets,  so  a  plan  to  make  it  easier  for  yourself  to  stick  with  your  new  lifestyle  will  go  a  long  way.    Meal  planning  is  a  great  tool  that  will  set  you  up  for  success  and  make  it  easy  for  you  to  respond  to  temptations  as  you  go  through  the  day.  Weekly  meal  planning  involves  taking  some  time  (usually  over  a  weekend)  to  write  out  the  meals  you  plan  to  eat  in  the  coming  week,  writing  up  a  grocery  list  in  accordance  with  that,  then  stocking  your  fridge  and  pantry  appropriately,  as  well  as  cooking  and  storing  what  you  can,  ahead  of  time.  It  sounds  like  more  work  than  it  actually  is,  but  is  an  investment  in  the  success  of  your  new  habits.    Daily  meal  prepping  is  a  further  extension  to  that,  and  involves  preparing  and  packing  the  next  day’s  meals  the  night  before,  and  equipping  yourself  to  respond  to  temptations.  For  example,  if  you  know  that  every  day  at  about  3pm  you  do  your  daily  walk  of  shame  to  the  office  vending  machine  make  sure  you  pack  snacks  to  nibble  on  at  that  time,  that  are  a  healthy  and  delicious  alternative.  Also,  plan  to  avoid  walking  past  that  part  of  the  office  when  you  can  feel  the  urge  coming  on,  and  instead  whip  out  a  filling  treat  from  your  pre-­‐packed  lunch  box.    Suggestions  for  meal  planning  

 • Have  a  look  through  your  pantry,  grocery  cupboard  and  fridge  and  get  rid  of  any  items  that  you  know  shouldn’t  be  there!  

• Write  out  your  planned  meals  for  the  coming  week,  for  your  entire  family,  and  for  all  three  meals  of  the  day  

• See  where  you  can  benefit  from  re-­‐purposing  meals  –  for  example  if  you  plan  on  a  having  a  roast  chicken  the  one  night,  then  include  the  leftovers  in  a  chicken  salad  for  the  next  day’s  lunch  

• Write  a  grocery  list  of  everything  you  will  need  and  go  stock  up  accordingly  

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• Spend  30  minutes  at  the  end  of  each  night  pre-­‐cooking  what  you  can,  packing  what  you  can  and  planning  your  response  to  temptations  -­‐  like  the  smell  of  freshly  baked  goods  from  the  baker  down  the  road.  This  could  involve  planning  to  take  a  different  route  or  packing  a  tasty  treat  to  nibble  on  as  an  alternative.  

     Bonus  Key:  Be  more  active!    This  is  one  you’ve  most  probably  heard  before,  but  it  really  cannot  be  emphasised  enough.  Regular  moderate  exercise  has  been  found  to  increase  energy  and  stamina,  control  weight,  reduce  the  risk  of  cardiovascular  diseases,  strengthen  bones  and  muscles,  as  well  as  increase  your  chances  of  living  longer  –  go  figure!  It  is  known  to  yield  positive  outcomes  on  your  body  composition  (body  fat  to  muscle  ratio),  posture,  strength  and  flexibility,  with  the  outcome  of  disease  prevention  and  reducing  the  likelihood  of  sustaining  injuries.    You  don’t  need  to  spend  money  on  an  expensive  gym  membership  or  even  spend  a  cent  on  home  workout  programs  or  DVD’s.  Staying  active  is  about  finding  opportunities  in  you  daily  routine,  to  increase  the  amount  of  activity  you  do.  For  example,  next  time  you  go  to  the  mall,  find  the  parking  spot  furtherest  away  from  the  entrance  and  take  the  opportunity  to  extend  your  walk.  I  know!  It’s  completely  against  what  we  would  ordinarily  do  (which  is  to  find  the  spot  as  close  as  possible  to  the  entrance)  but  by  doing  that  you  deny  yourself  a  great  opportunity  to  get  active.      Another  one  is  to  take  the  stairs  instead  of  the  alevator.  Try  to  carry  your  children  instead  of  wheeling  them  around  in  a  stroller/pram.  Opt  to  stand  at  your  desk  instead  of  sitting  all  the  time  by  trying  out  a  standing  workstation.  There  are  a  number  of  opportunities  in  your  everyday  life  that  you  could  use  to  get  more  active.  All  you  need  is  a  willingness  to  explore  them  and  get  a  little  creative  at  times.      Incorporating  some  exercise  into  your  lifestyle  will  help  you  get  the  most  benefit  form  the  Banting  /  Low  Carb  lifestyle  and  will  catapult  you  into  great  health.  

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To  summarise:      Banting  is  about  healing  your  body  and  promoting  good  health  through  the  food  you  eat  and  the  lifestyle  you  lead.  It’s  important  to  constantly  be  aware  that  everything  you  consume,  induces  a  response  from  your  body’s  organs  and  systems.  Making  a  habit  of  eating  whole,  nutrient  dense  foods,  not  only  benefits  you  in  the  short  term  (through  increases  concentration  and  weight  loss)  but  more  importantly  in  the  long  term  (by  averting,  reversing  or  placing  in  remission  chronic  conditions  such  as  diabetes,  hypertension,  heart  diseases  etc.).  Banting  is  an  investment  on  your  health  and  a  method  through  which  you  can  nurture  and  strengthen  your  body’s  resilience  through  food,  and  through  a  healthier  lifestyle.    Here’s  a  reminder  of  the  six  keys  to  keep  in  mind  to  get  started  and  stay  on  track  with  a  low  carb  Banting  lifestyle:    1. Significantly  reduce  /  eliminate  refined  sugars  Recalibrate  your  sweet  tooth  to  a  more  savoury  palate      

2. Significantly  reduce  /  eliminate  refined  carbohydrates  Learn  about  and  use  carb  replacements  in  your  daily  meals    

3. Increase  the  amounts  of  fats  you  consume  Fat  doesn’t  make  you  fat,  sugar  and  carbs  do!  With  a  reduction  on  your  carbohydrate  intake,  fat  will  serve  as  your  fuel  source  so  increase  intake  to  adequately  fuel  your  body.    

4. Increase  the  amount  of  green  leafy  vegetables  Every  meal  should  include  some  leafy  green  vegetables    

5. Drink  water  Drink  a  glass  before  and  a  glass  after  meals  to  feel  more  satiated    

6. Preparation  is  key  Failing  to  prepare  it  preparing  to  fail.  Take  an  hour  out  of  your  weekend  to  plan  your  meals  for  the  coming  week,  and  take  15  minutes  every  night  preparing  your  meals  for  the  next  day.    

7. Be  active  Find  opportunities  in  your  daily  routine  to  be  more  active!          

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