LOSE IT! The Handbook

The 10th issue of LOSE IT! The Banting/LCHF Way is all about how to survive the tricky Christmas holidays without falling off the bant-wagon! We’ve got 41 simple, delicious festive meals as well as a cut-out-and-keep article on 8 super- smart ways to resist temptation when everyone else is inhaling carbs around you. LOSE IT! is so much more than a magazine – it’s the chance to GET YOUR LIFE BACK. We interview world-renowned obesity expert Zoë Harcombe about her own diet (yes, it’s true – she does eat 100g of chocolate a day!) and get her expert opinion on the World Health Organization’s warnings about eating red meat and bacon. (Spoiler alert: no need for alarm. At all.) The family that lost 168kg together tell us how their lives have changed in the easiest and most positive way, and Roxy van Bruwaene explains how she LOST 10KG during her third pregnancy – and what made it so much better – and easier – than her first two. Our expert consultants Dr Gerhard Schoonbee and nutritional therapist Sally-Ann Creed tell us everything we need to know about how to make sense of our cholesterol results as well as what to do about Heartburn or acid reflux. Sally-Ann also explains the real issues with sweetness in general, not just sugar. Should you be drizzling or frying…? We all know that some oils need to be avoided, but LOSE IT! sorts your splashes from your sautées by giving you the ultimate guide of which oil to use for what purpose. Birgitta Höglund explains how banting not only cured her fibromyalgia and chronic pain, but also set her up to feel healthier and more energetic in her seventies than ever before. LOSE IT! The LCHF/Banting Way tells you everything you need to know to follow the banting lifestyle and lose weight, clear your head, increase your energy levels, sleep better – all while eating delicious, satisfying foods that are easy to prepare. LOSE IT! The LCHF/Banting Way will put you on a revolutionary course that will change your life forever.

LOSE IT! The Handbook

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HERE’S WHAT’S NEW… • Top trends, great product finds and essential tips for low-carb living

FROM DENIAL TO TRIUMPH • Thanks to a ketovore and carnivore lifestyle, Tertia Botha lost a whopping 65 kg and reversed her high blood pressure, fatty liver and type 2 diabetes!

NEED ANY SEAWEED? • Yes, you do! In the world of health and wellness, seaweed has become a buzzword for good reason: it has extraordinary health benefits.

THE FOOD–MOOD CONNECTION • How eating low-carb affects your mental wellbeing

Q & A • Keto or paleo? And can I start eating carbs again? Ruth Marcus answers three readers’ questions.

Are you low on MAGNESIUM? • Often overlooked in conversations about nutrients essential to bodily health, magnesium is central to your wellbeing. So how do you know if you’re low on this critical mineral, and what can you do about it?

The benefits of BROWN FAT • Brown fat is a great ally in the battle against obesity and metabolic syndrome. Here’s how it works, and how best to harness its power to boost your health and wellbeing – while always staying safe.

From 98 kg to 64 kg ‘IF I CAN DO IT, ANYONE CAN!’ • Overcoming years of self-doubt, emotional eating and health concerns, Donna Webb embarked on a ketogenic journey that led to her losing 34kg and finding joy.

THE LESS PROCESSING THE BETTER • Here’s why we need to cut down on ultraprocessed foods (UPFs), and the red flags to look out for on food labels.

Let’s DRINK TO THAT! • Footy’s is a pioneering beverage company that makes sugar-free drinks with only natural ingredients.

6 KEY SUCCESS FACTORS FOR SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT LOSS • From prioritising protein to avoiding junk food, these strategies will help you lose weight and keep it off.

SUNNY DAYS, HEALTHY WAYS • Your guide to staying...