Chew Your Way Thin

If all you had to do to lose weight was thoroughly chew your food, would you focus on that effort? 

Losing weight and ditching the bloat starts with chewing your food properly. Digestion begins in your mouth. The minute you smell or start chewing food enzymes are released from your digestive system which includes the mouth. The enzymes released in your mouth help to break down carbohydrates.

A professional working mom’s life is not set up for long lunch breaks or peaceful dinners at the kitchen table. It requires healthy meals to accommodate a need for speed.

Shoveling food without proper breakdown sets the stage for poor digestion.  Poor digestion opens the floodgate to unwanted symptoms like:  weight gain, acne, poor sleep, hormonal issues, adrenal fatigue, constipation, acne, IBS, low sex drive, mood swings, and food allergies! Most importantly, when you do not digest properly your body cannot transform your food into energy. 

I hear this all the time from my new clients, “I WANT TO DITCH THE BELLY BLOAT & INCREASE ENERGY!” Instead of getting desperate and trying a 7 day juice cleanse, first start by chewing your food properly. If you’re a one bite and swallow kind of girl, start off by focusing on chewing at least 5-10 times. For optimal digestion work your up to 30 chews or until your food becomes liquid.   

Try your first slow roll chew process with this gut friendly meal. 

ROASTED VEGGIES WITH PEPPERS AND LENTILS

Serves 4

• 4 large beets, peeled
• 2 large onions, peeled
• 4 large carrots, peeled
• 1 large bell pepper (red or yellow)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 8 cups mixed greens
• 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 1 15-ounce can lentils, drained and rinsed
• Tahini Dressing

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Chop beets, onions, carrots, and peppers into uniform bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with coconut oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well, then layer onto a baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Set to the side to cool.

Add mixed greens, parsley, lentils, and Tahini Dressing to a large salad bowl. Mix well and serve. Top each bowl with roasted vegetables (warm or cold).

Omnivore Version: Serve with Roasted Salmon 

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-Mary

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