Daily Routine for Good Health - What works for me

Author: Nick Karuna

After many requests I have put together a little food regime. This is the routine I roughly follow to maintain my gut health and weight. I am not a nutritionist but having been through gluten, dairy and other intolerances I think I have learned a few things that others might find helpful.

Disclaimer: For an individualised plan see a naturopath or a qualified professional.

A Bit About Diets

The general idea is to have more fat and protein with less carbs in the diet. Most of the calorie intake is in the middle of the day and early afternoon.

Groovy Smoothies

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The Green Smoothie

Create on the day of consumption and use a blender. Also helps with hydration if drunken through the day. We are supposed to drink 2.7L (Female), 3.7L (Male) of water each day!

Contains

1. Approx ½ bag blanched or frozen spinach (Being frozen breaks down the oxalic acid making the absorption of iron and calcium easier)
2. 1 whole cucumber
3. Small bulb of fennel or similar (e.g. carrot)
4. A dash of lemon juice for flavour
5. A few cups of water

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The Coconut Smoothie

Create the night before to allow hydrophilic components to become saturated. Store in fridge overnight. Drink late afternoon around 5pm and skip dinner on the nights you have it. It should keep you feeling full for the night without snacking. See our page on Top Dietary Tips that Work and the idea of Intermittent Fasting.

Contains

1. 1 tablespoon of Psyllium (fibre to help feel full and sooth gut lining)
2. 2 tablespoons Ground Chia seeds (high protein and sooth gut lining)
3. 1 teaspoon Lifestream- greens daily blend powder (spirulina, chlorella, barley grass)
4. 4 tablespoons Great Lakes Collagen Powder (unflavoured, no extra sugar)
5. ½ can of Coconut Milk (Approx 400ml) with water to desired texture