Surviving The Holiday Period

‘Tis the season to be jolly! However, socialising, stress and being out of our usual routine can take its toll on both body and mind. Read on for coping strategies for the holiday period, all those wonderful parties, and how to have a happy and healthy Christmas day.

Leading up to the big day

Control the controllable! The month of December can feel like a whirlwind of shopping and socialising. By staying mindful of your exercise regime, nutrition, rest and lifestyle you can minimise the damage and stay glowing for the holiday period.

Nutrition: At this time of year temptation is round every corner, but by making smart choices you can indulge without damaging your health and waistline.

·      Control what you can – by keeping the meals you prepare yourself super clean (lots of lean protein, green vegetables, good fats) you can limit the damage done when eating out and at parties, where good choices may not be that abundant (see below for more advice on eating at parties). By keeping your blood sugar levels steady through eating a combination of lean proteins, good carbohydrates (green vegetables) and good fats you are less likely to give in to temptation.

·      Be prepared! Make sure you are stocked up at home with the above good choices, and include healthy snacks such as nuts and seaweed. Turn to hearty soups and stews instead of comfort foods to make your feel warm and satisfied.

·      Drink a lot of water! Alcohol, central heating, salty food and lack of sleep can all cause dehydration at this time of year, which can lead to tiredness, bloating, lacklustre skin and make you hold on to body fat. Use an aluminium or BPA free water bottle to keep you hydrated on the go.

·      Be mindful! Be aware of what and how much you are eating. Consider keeping a food diary to keep you accountable. Choose your treats wisely, and make them count. Do you really need a hot chocolate and a mince pie? Often just choosing one sweet treat is enough to satisfy you.

·      A juice fast once every week or two weeks throughout the holiday period can keep your skin glowing, and aid your liver and digestion.  We LOVE Radiance Cleanse especially because they do one day cleanses in addition to their longer 3 and 5 day for on-going maintenance! www.radiancecleanse.com

Exercise:

·      Endeavour to continue with your exercise regime – if you feel your calorie count is increasing over this period consider adding one more session a week – possibly a cardio workout such as our Bikini Bootcamp (great for looking good in your LBD as well as a bikini), or our barrecardio class. You could even book in a personal training session with one of our trainers to ensure you are getting the most out of your workouts.

·      Away from London or stuck at home? Virtual barrecore classes give you all the benefits of our classes wherever you are!

·      Don’t dismiss the benefits of a brisk walk in the crisp sunshine (increasing Vitamin D levels and lowering stress).

·      Short for time? Try a 15-minute circuit of press-ups, planks, triceps dips and curl for an effective, fat-burning full body work out.

Lifestyle: This time of year can see us burning the candle at both ends, and this tiredness can lead to stress, weight gain, cause us to make poor food choices and rob us of energy to work out.

·      Rather than meeting for drinks in the evenings find different ways to catch up with your loved ones; take a class together, catch a feel-good Christmas movie, or go for a brisk walk in the winter sunshine

·      Ideally at this time of year we need nine and a half hours sleep! If this seems like an impossibility then aim to get to bed 30 minutes earlier, and remember that sleep before midnight is of better quality then after midnight.

·      Keep good sleeps habits to ensure every minute counts  - don’t take your phone, tablet or laptop to bed, make sure your room is dark and quiet and consider taking a natural sleep aid such as magnesium if you have trouble with quality sleep.

·      Look after yourself to enable you to look after your loved ones – consider taking time out for meditation or a relaxing massage to de-stress, look and feel great, and re-charge your batteries at this hectic time of year.

Surviving the Christmas Parties!

·      Exercise before you go out! Just one barrecore class can raise the metabolism, improve posture, lift and tone muscles and make you glow! Many celebrities train just before they hit the red carpet to ensure they look their best. Exercising before you hit the party scene can also help you make smart food and drink choices so you are less likely to undo all your hard work.

·      Eat before you go. A meal of lean protein, good fats and green vegetables will keep blood sugar levels stable, and decrease hunger, again helping you make smart choices. Be fashionably late, or pre-book a taxi for before the night ends so you are not faced with temptation all night.

·      Choose your drinks wisely. Clear spirits such as vodka and gin have fewer toxins and are less likely to cause a hangover. Red wine contains anti-oxidants and Spanish and Sardinian red wines can help to lower your estrogen levels. Make every second or third drink a glass of water with a squeeze of lemon or lime.

·      Canapés can contain a surprising amount of bad calories and saturated fat. Choose protein-based canapés, and fill up on crudités. A great trick is to carry a clutch bag – this means you only have one hand to hold a drink OR a canapé!

Jenny Cartwright-Ball is a Bio Signature Modulation Practitioner, Personal Trainer, and Instructor at barrecore, health and wellness writer, and an ambassador for the charity Project Endo. She can be contacted at jenny@barrecore.co.uk.

Don’t sabotage your weekends…

Weekdays are often filled with structure and routine, making it easier for many to stick to a healthy diet and fit in your classes but what about the weekends? Do all your good intentions fly out the window? It’s an easy trap to fall into, with our calendars filled with socializing, dinners out, parties and coffee mornings. So how can you still attend these shindigs without undoing all your hard work? Here are some tips on how you can enjoy the weekend without undoing all your hard work…

* Measure your stomach, hips and thighs twice a week — either Friday
and Monday a.m. or Thursday and Monday a.m. There's nothing better to keep you on track than knowing that you have to face the dreaded tape measure come Monday morning.
* Eat right throughout the day – especially if you know you'll be
Splurging at night. Focus on eating meals that are packed with veggies, healthy fats and lean proteins - then you can feel good about having a little treat at dinner.
* Don't starve yourself to save calories for later. It doesn’t work!
Not only will it mess with your metabolism, but by dinner time, you’ll be so hungry that you’ll want to eat everything in sight. If you have done this in the past, you’ll also notice that you’re also more likely to pick the unhealthy option and fancy EVERYTHING on the menu, including the paper its written on!
* Have a healthy snack, like a ½ an avocado, a handful of almonds or ½ apple with nut butter before heading to a big lunch or dinner. It'll take the edge off your hunger, so you aren’t tempted to go overboard.
* Limit the martinis and cosmos. Alcohol is a diet double-whammy; it’s not only jam packed with empty calories, but it can also reduce your inhibitions and increase your appetite. If you are going to drink, stick to a few glasses of red wine and have water in between.
* Order soup or a salad to start, but wait to order the rest of your meal. After you've finished the starter then order your entrée. Chances are, you'll order much less than you would if you ordered your entire meal all at once. Also, finish your meal with a herbal or green tea. Chances are you won’t need a pudding because your stomach will be so full from the water!
Lastly – IF you do need to cheat on the weekend, plan what and when you're going to eat, enjoy it, then get back on track. One indiscretion won't set you back — but a weekend of multiple indulgences might.

The Importance of Staying Positive During Times of Adversity

Are you having a hard time staying positive?  Is the autumn madness getting the better of you and your moods?
Right now I am hearing a lot of clients and friends struggling with various parts of their lives- fighting with close friends, divorce and break-ups, overwhelming work stress and, for some, the death of someone close. These are all emotional big hitters!
During these times of high stress it is imperative to stay as positive as possible in even the most disturbing situations. One of my best friends and THE most positive person I know, Christina Tracy Stein, MFT wrote an incredibly motivating and empowering book with her world renowned goal setting expert father,Brian Tracy, called Kiss That Frog! 12 Great Ways to Turn Negatives into Positives in Your Life and Work.  Their book has very simple and effective tools for all ages to spin a situation from not ideal to ideal.  One of the major points of Kiss That Frog! is embracing the fact that staying positive is a choice requiring constant focus and dedication to arrive to and stay in a state of happiness.
Below is an excerpt explaining the two mechanisms in your brain relating to positive and negative thinking...

"...you have both a success mechanism and a failure mechanism in your brain.  The success mechanism is activated when you think positive, loving, forgiving thoughts about yourself and other people and focus on your goals.  These positive thoughts require conscious, continuous, deliberate effort on your part.  They do not happen by accident but by choice.

Your failure mechanism, unfortunately, works automatically when you stop thinking about what you want.  This means that if you do not deliberately choose to think thoughts that make you happy, your mind defaults to negative thoughts that make you unhappy.

Fortunately, by the Law of Habit, if you discipline yourself to keep your mind on positive thoughts, this eventually becomes an automatic way of thinking.  When positive thinking becomes a habit, you begin to feel optimistic about yourself and your life."

Begin now...only think positive, inspiring and loving thoughts.  When your mind strays pull it back to your happy thoughts. For more tricks to positive thinking you can find Kiss That Frog! on Amazon and Kindle.

Cheers to positivity!

Beat late night cravings…you can!

We all do it, we eat really, really well all day, then the moment we sit
down to enjoy our evening, we want something sweet – or a cheeky
glass of wine (or three!). Many people find that this is the hardest habit
to break when they start a new healthy eating plan, barrecore instructors
included (we’re not saints!). But on a positive note, you don’t have
to go hungry, with just a few tweaks to your diet during the day, you
can balance your blood sugar levels so you’re not craving as much at
night. And if you still fancy a nibble, then there are lots of healthy and
TASTY alternatives out there.

Here’s a few tips to get you started…..

Eat little and often during the day
The key to fighting cravings is to balance your blood sugar levels
by eating a small protein rich meal or snack every three to four hours.
Not only have studies found that six mini meals create a feeling of
fullness but also that letting your blood sugar levels get too low
(because you are too hungry), will be accompanied by hunger and a
sudden rush to the sweet shop for that chocolate bar, laden with
high-fructose corn syrup or other sugars. Don’t do it!

Drink Tea
Boil up some water for some comforting herbal tea. It keeps your hands
busy, so you’re less likely to snack on junk food, and the warm water
will fill you up. Clipper Teas (clipper-teas.com) have a great range of
organic teas in unbleached tea bags so they don’t have any harmful
chemicals.  After Dinner Mints and Snore & Peace flavours are
soothing enough to curb that sweet tooth.

Go nuts
Fancy something crunchy and sweet? Then take some almonds,
which are full of healthy fat and protein and coat them in a couple
tablespoons of water, then dust with your favorite protein powder.
You can also add mineral rich, Himalayan pink sea salt to give it a
salty/sweet flavor.

Ants on a log
Ever tried celery sticks and almond butter? It’s a great combo and
really filing. To make them a bit sweeter, add some raisins to make
the famous 'ants on a log' snack. Make sure you always have celery
sticks cut up in the fridge too - so you have no excuse but to reach for
something healthy and delicious.

Don't Stock Your Cupboards

This is a sure-fire way to totally eliminate late-night snacking. You
can't eat what's not there, so just don't keep unhealthy foods in
your house. If you go to the supermarket for your weekly shop,
then make sure you don’t go when you are hungry, or you are
more likely to throw tempting treats in to the trolley. This goes for
online ordering as well!

Brush (and floss) your teeth
Nothing will taste nice when mixed with the minty taste of toothpaste
and mouthwash – plus who wants to dirty up their clean mouth by
eating again? Try and brush your teeth straight after your main meal
– it will soon become a habit and sweet things won’t even come into
the equation.

Final note…., if you find yourself desiring snacks nearly every night,
examine whether you are truly hungry, it’s probably more boredom
than hunger!
Before you do anything reach for a glass of water – fizzy or still -
and then wait a little while to see if you are still hungry; thirst often
triggers feelings of hungriness. If you still feel the need to snack, then
paint your nails – you won’t want to smudge your varnish now will
you?

Rediscover Balance Through Your Daily Routine

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower ~Albert Camus

This week everyone is frenzied getting back on track after summer holidays.  Getting the kids back in school, filling the fridge with healthy foods and solidifying schedules for the autumn. This time of year is as Albert Camus said above “a second spring”.  It is a great opportunity get back on track starting fresh with fitness goals  and eating right.  The beauty of September in London is that it is often one of the nicer months of the year which keeps motivation high after a long and usually gluttonous summer break.

It is said that most people actually gain more weight during the summer months than over the winter holidays.  We usually go to hot and sunny locations when just walking down to the pool feels like a workout and ice cream sounds like a perfectly wholesome snack each afternoon.  Booze is usually a huge culprit when it comes to summer poundage - sugary cocktails and pale pink rose sing their sweet lure from midday into the late evening.  Don’t get me wrong, there is no harm in indulging. It’s part of the fun in life to let go and have that extra glass or scoop...but at some point it is nice to get back on track and find your balance.

If you are finding it hard to get back to your center and take charge then setting your intentions for what you want your life to look like is a great way of self inspiring. Different things work for different people and experimenting to find what works for you can be a fun way to find your focus! Here are some tips to help you get started...

• Each morning and evening when you brush your teeth, think about and visualise what you want for yourself.  Be clear and stay positive.
• Every Sunday night sit down and take some time to write down what you want and what you are grateful for.  Showing gratitude and clearing stating what you want in written form are very powerful tools for manifesting.
• Set your schedule.  Book in your fitness classes in advance, consult with a nutrition expert or set up a food delivery of only healthy foods and book yourself into a course to learn something new and inspiring.  

However you decide to get back on track be clear with what you want.  It just takes a few weeks for something to become a habit but only one day of focus to feel you have regained control.  It’s time to reel it in and start now......Ready. Set. Go!

We're back to the barre!

We're back! That's right, we're back from the summer break with a vengeance - and that includes a swanky new reception, a brand new studio and an all new timetable full of barrecore classes to suit every level and ability - there is seriously no excuse not to join us at the barre and get in the best shape of you life!

Starting from next week we'll be pulsing and tucking in both of our studios, following our extended timetable. Look out for our 30-minute stretch classes to help keep you lengthened and limber, our more advanced classes for those who have done at least 15 classes and want to push their bodies that little bit further and our 30 minute arms and abs class and thighs, glutes and back. Oh and don’t forget our prenatal classes for those who want to carry on exercising safely whilst expecting.

We also can't wait to launch our teen classes, catering for 13-17 year olds who want to tone and lengthen their muscles, improve their posture and boost body confidence in a fun, safe environment. There is so much going on!

Opening times have now extended from 6am to 7:45pm and we have got six brand new trainers to keep you on your toes, who we’ll be introducing shortly on the website. Don't forget to say hi - we're sure they will have you grimacing in a class soon enough - that's if they haven't already!

So, as you can see, it's all go, go, go at barrecore, we can't tell you how excited we are right now. Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting challenges in the fall, and some themed sessions as the Xmas season draws near. So for now, happy pulsing and bottom squeezing and we'll see you at the barre.....xoxo

Perplexed because you are gaining weight but looking leaner? In short....throw out your scale

Recently, I have had clients pull me aside in a state of panic saying, in an exasperated whisper “I am gaining weight!  How is this possible?  I am working out harder and more than ever.  It’s weird because I can’t see it anywhere but on the scale”.  The rest of that conversation looks like this....

I say:  ”Do you look better naked?”
Smoking Hot Client says: “Yes. You wouldn’t believe what my husband [boyfriend/partner] says about my bum!”

I say: “Do your clothes fit looser?”
Smoking Hot Client says: “Most definitely!”

I say: “Now go home and throw your scale out the window!”
Smoking Hot Client says: “But WHY is this happening?” (Still panicked)

Here’s WHY...

I am a firm believer in taking circumference measurements to see how far you have come in your wellness goals.  The weighing scale is not one of the tools I like to use.  You may be thinking....’but I see you weigh clients!!??’  This is only because I have to get the scale weight for the algorithm to calculate out body fat percentage for Biosignature Modulation.  If I didn’t have to use it, I wouldn’t.  

Measuring by weight is one of the most self deprecating things someone (especially women) can do to their fitness morale.  First of all, the amount of anxiety that one feels as one steps foot on the scale is enough to make cortisol levels shoot through the roof and counteract any benefits of increased amounts of exercise.

Secondly, muscle takes up much less space than fat does - a pound of muscle takes up less space than a pound of fat and exercising will often cause you to gain lean muscle while you burn excess fat. End result - you end up smaller but the scale may read higher than it did before you started exercising!

The scale rarely ever gives the positive feedback you expect during your efforts and this false negative could even turn you off exercising or your nutrition regime. Fat lost from your body doesn’t always translate to weight lost on the scales!

What types of measuring are positive and motivating?

Using measuring tape on the upper thigh, hips, waist and from the top of the hip bone to the medial point of the gluteal fold (shows how much your bum has shrunk and lifted!) I find is the best.  You actually see proof that you are getting smaller.  We love to hear that we are shrinking right!?  The weighing scale is deceiving.  If you aren’t working out but eating poorly and your scale weight isn’t moving doesn’t mean you aren’t getting fat.  Haven’t you heard of “skinny fat”??  Well...that could be you if you are using the scale.  Throw it out.

Another way to measure if you are getting leaner would be getting your body fat tested.  You can get this done at the studio!!  Don’t worry....even though we do have to take that scale weight we won’t let you look at the number ;)

I say it again...throw your scale away!

Big Hips, Big Thighs and Fatter Tri's

If you find yourself bigger south of the belly button and have thicker upper arms, oestrogen dominance could be the culprit.

Oestrogen dominance is when progesterone is low in relation to oestrogen. Most everyone living in highly industrialised societies or are living in the UK (the UK has some of the highest amounts of ‘bad’ oestrogen's in the air and water) are oestrogen dominant to some extent.  Men are not exempt from this……you may have noticed the wide spread epidemic of man-boobs even on thin men due to chemicals called xeno-hormones. Xeno-hormones are pollutants that occur outside of the body causing oestrogen like activities within the body. They are easily absorbed by ingestion, inhalation and by direct skin contact through pollution in the environment and substances/materials used on the body. Most common sources are:

· Conventional (non-organic) Meat and Dairy Products

· Vehicle exhaust

· Solvents/Adhesives (nail polish, paint varnish, dry cleaning)

· Everything Plastic (water bottles, food containers)

· Emulsifiers in cleansers and skincare products

· Petrochemicals (herbicides, fungicides, pesticides)

· Prescribed synthetic hormones (Birth Control Pills, Oestrogen Replacement Therapy)

These xeno-hormones bind to our body’s oestrogen receptors activating oestrogen responses. They inhibit the liver from eliminating the excess oestrogen as xeno-hormones are a foreign product and the liver doesn’t know how to rid them properly. All of these excess oestrogen's manifest in fat stores on the hips, thighs and back of the arms and throw off the ongoing balance of progesterone and oestrogen creating numerous symptoms. Symptoms of oestrogen dominance are:

· Bloating

· Weight gain

· Mood swings (usually depression or irritability)

· Breast swelling or tenderness

· Irregular or abnormal periods (usually excessive bleeding or PCOS)

· Decreased sex drive

· Cold hands and feet

· Premenstrual headaches

Note: Women who are going through or who already have gone through the change of menopause may notice that these are the same symptoms of peri-menopause (pre-menopause). Basically, xeno-hormones ARE causing early menopause and infertility issues. Keep in mind if you are of menopausal age these symptoms are normal….to a degree. If you are experiencing harsh symptoms of menopause then consult with your M.D. or naturopath.
Oestrogen dominance is dangerous to our health and if it becomes a chronic condition it can be blamed for many ailments and diseases, such as, infertility, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), fibroids, cancer of the reproductive tract, breast cancer, thyroid disease and birth defects.

How can you get rid of these nasty xeno’s and slim down those hips, thighs and tri’s???

Because xeno-hormones are in the air we breathe, it is impossible to completely avoid absorption of these big ‘downers’. It is imperative to your health to do everything you can to reduce the toxic build up of these chaos creating synthetic hormones. Below is a list of ways to clear the body of the excess oestrogen:

· Drink a lot of water!!! We now need to drink more water than ever to flush our systems and help our liver clean out pollutants and excess oestrogen.  Adding fresh lemon juice will help rid these toxins more efficiently

· Stop all pesticides- eat organic (all food and coffee)

· Stop exposure to solvents, cosmetics and soaps made with petrochemicals like mineral oil. Use natural non-formaldehyde nail polish and removers

· Do not use mineral oil on your body. Check all of your skincare products. Mineral oil comes from the stuff we make our motor oil out of and is as bad as rubbing plastic all over your body!

· Stop microwaving plastic…..Come on! You should know this by now. This will most definitely release xeno-hormones in to your food. Seriously, stop being lazy.

· Wear natural fabrics and stay away from synthetics like polyester when possible

· Use air fresheners made from essential oils instead of synthetic fragrance

· Stay away from all synthetic hormones. Think about trying other forms of birth control other than the BCP. You will be healthier in the long run!!

Also, add these nutrients to your diet to help your liver detox the excess oestrogen efficiently and drop a trouser size or two:

· Extra greens and/or green drinks – Greens are alkaline forming and are great at ridding the body of excess hormones.  Joe and the Juice makes great green juices!

· Milled flax seeds or linseed (build up to 2 tablespoons a day) – Bad oestrogen attach to the lignans and then are excreted from the body

· Probiotics – Take after each meal

· DIM (Diindolylmethane) - A stable indole found in cruciferous vegetables which promotes beneficial estrogen metabolism

· Cal D Glucorate – Specifically helps the body excrete ‘bad’ oestrogen

· Resveratrol – Increases the production of an enzyme that destroys dangerous oestrogen metabolites and is found in red wine (especially Spanish reds) but is best in supplement form

If you also carry extra weight on your abdomen as well as the hips, thigh’s and tri’s then there is a good chance you could be oestrogen dominant due to insulin resistance. Insulin Resistance (the inability to break down carbohydrates efficiently) also creates oestrogen dominance. If this is the case, follow all of the above and lay off carbohydrates for a couple weeks (even fruit) and then reintroduce thinned skin fruits slowly. After your abdomen is lean then start slowly adding low glycemic index carbohydrates back to your diet.

Good luck!

Cinnamon Surprise

Morning barrecore Bikini Bootcampers!  

Here I have a delicious and fat burning trick to get you out of bed and out the door to those early Bikini Bootcamp classes.  Cinnamon!  That’s right, all you need are a couple dashes in your morning cup of organic coffee or tea to get your metabolism revved up, insulin sensitivity at it’s peak, and to keep inflammation and sugar cravings at bay for the rest of the day.
This super spice that adds a natural sweetness (so no sugar or fake sugars needed!) has been used medicinally for centuries as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and blood sugar stabilizer.  
This incredible smelling bark can do many things for you as you sweat and burn at the barre but what I think is the biggest perk is that cinnamon slows the rate at which food leaves your stomach after meals, reducing the speed at which blood sugar levels rise.  The compounds in cinnamon not only stimulate insulin receptors but significantly increase cells uptake of glucose.  Why is this important? Well, just a couple dashes will keep your energy levels steady throughout the day and keep belly and back fat from forming and increase fat loss.  Cinnamon can also help those with Type 2 Diabetes or any other insulin resistance issue (i.e., PCOS, Hypoglycemia) respond to insulin and may even improve symptoms. Psst.....Even having a small amount of cinnamon on a high carb treat can dramatically lessen the ill effects on blood sugar levels.  Isn’t that sweet?!

Other wonderful aspects of adding cinnamon to your daily diet:

• It’s high in calcium and fiber which are excellent for overall gut health
• It’s high in manganese which is great for thyroid function, strong bones, nerve health and protects from oxidative stress (aging)
• It’s an anti-fungal which keep yeast infections at bay
• The scent alone improves brain activity!

Try it out and let me know what you think.  I get so excited to make my morning coffee a healthy start to my day.  Now that’s getting off on the right foot.....and into barrecore socks of course!

Broccoli....go and get it

One of my favorite veggies is broccoli! Yes, this much loved cruciferous vegetable has special powers to help ward off cancer, enhance good digestive health, eliminate nasty Xenohormes and reduce fat around hips and thighs. (Stay tuned for post titled, Big Hips, Big Thighs and Fatter Tri's?) Broccoli is highly nutritious and versatile; it's great lightly steamed, sautéed and raw. (If you find cruciferous vegetables hard to digest then always steam them for a couple minutes before eating). Also, believe it or not, adding some organic butter to your broccoli (or any other green vegetable) makes it easier for your body to absorb the minerals!

Here are three great reasons to include broccoli as a regular in your grocery basket...

• Promotes a healthy nervous system as this green goddess of a vegetable is a good source of vitamin B2, otherwise known as riboflavin, which can help calm and nourish nerve fibers. It also promotes healthy skin, nails and hair, benefits vision and helps to alleviate the pain of migraine headaches.

• Supports bone health because it's a good source of vitamin K and calcium - both of which prevent brittle bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

• Helps detoxification of any excess “bad” estrogens (16-alpha-hydroxyestrone) and Xenohormones as Sulforaphane (the leading compound in broccoli) selectively boosts enzymes, enhancing the detoxification of cells. These indirect antioxidants eliminate many types of free radicals and recycle and remain active for up to three days. This is also the compound that helps reduce fat and cellulite on hips and thighs….just an added bonus ;)

One of my favorite snacks is to have slightly steamed broccoli (2 mins) with organic butter, fresh squeezed lemon, grated rind (must be organic) and a sprinkle of Celtic sea salt. De-lish!

If broccoli isn't your thing or you want more of the benefits you can pick up supplements DIM or Uber Sulforaphane at the studio