Womens Health Australia September 2017

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nutrition


GOAT MEAT
You know about the gut-friendly dairy
a l t e r n a t i ve s o f g o a t ’s m i l k a n d c h e e s e


  • now it’s time to get acquainted with
    g o a t a s a s o u r c e o f m e a t. L o w i n
    saturated fat and with twice the iron
    c o n t e n t o f c h i c k e n , g o a t i s a l s o a
    g o o d s o u r c e o f z i n c a n d v i t a m i n
    B12. Brands such as Booma Boers
    (choosegoatmeat.com.au) offer diced
    goat, goat sausages, rissoles and
    shanks – and are starting to roll them
    out in Woolworths and specialty
    butchers. You can use it in place of
    your go-to meat. Fun fact: Australia
    i s t h e w o r l d ’s l a r g e s t e x p o r t e r o f g o a t
    meat. Ready to boost local sales?


CORDYCEPS
The promise
An energy lift
The proof
Also known as
Caterpillar Fungus,
this finger-like
shroom is an
athlete fave. Why?
It boosts energy,
strength and
stamina, found
a 2016 study.
“Cordyceps
increases aerobic
capacity because it
contains molecules
that can help
transport oxygen
into cells, allowing
the body to
function more
efficiently,”
explains Melwani.
“It also enhances
lactate clearance:
the body’s ability
to reconvert lactate
into energy.” So
those final reps or
sprints will be that
bit easier. PB
smashed.

WHAT IS?
BY-PRODUCT
FOOD
Prods made
from upcycled
food waste.
Eg, US
company
ReGrained
uses spent
grains that
are left over
from the
beer brewing
process
and turns
them into
granola bars.
Sustainable
and delicious.
Another fave:
Barnana


  • a snack
    made from
    dehydrated
    organic
    bananas that
    would have
    otherwise
    been chucked.


We’re not talking your run-of-the-mill button – we’re
all over its medicinal relatives. “Medicinal mushrooms
are rich in B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium and
a number of immune-supporting compounds,”
says nutritionist Christine Bailey, author of The Gut
Health Diet Plan. Here’s a guide to our faves:

Byeeee, quinoa flakes – these
guys are the bomb. Lupin comes
from the same fam as chickpeas
and lentils – they’re a legume.
Think: three times more protein
than quinoa, stacks of prebiotic
fibre (good for a happy gut!),
plus they’re low carb and
gluten-free. So how the hell do
you eat lupin? Sub it into baked
goods, jazz up your granola or
use as GF crumb. Try: The Lupin
Co. Lupin Flakes, $9.50,
thelupinco.com.au WH

LUPIN FLAKES


TURKEY TAIL
The promise
A strong immune system
The proof Meet your new MVP. One of its
secrets lies in polysaccharides – complex
carbs that regulate the immune system. Falling
foul of every bug? This little fungus will perk you
up; if your immune system is overacting (ie,
runny nose and watery eyes), it could balance
things out. “Each of the molecules inside this
mushroom has two very specific types of
beta-glutans that have the ability to
attack viruses and stimulate the
immune system,” says Melwani.
Spring cold? Not on our
watch.

LION’S MANE
The promise
Brain booster
The proof
This fungus has
been catching the
attention of
researchers since
the 1990s for its
nerve-regenerating
power. “Its
molecules can
repair and
stimulate nerve
growth, so it’s
good for those who
struggle with focus
or memory, or
want to fend off
neurodegenerative
diseases like
Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s,” says
nutritional
therapist Romina
Melwani.

ME


DICIN


AL^ MUSHROO
MS

REISHI
The promise
Anti-ager
The proof
Hailing from East
Asia and
nicknamed the
‘Mushroom of
Immortality’, reishi
protects the blood
from oxidative
damage and
increases
antioxidant
activity.
Translation: it’ll
keep your skin
looking young.
“Antioxidants stop
your cells from
mutating and
getting damaged,”
says Melwani.
“They also help
to modulate the
immune system,
which reduces
inflammation
in the body,
another trigger
of premature
ageing.”

POP
A CAP

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