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H E A LT H R E P O R T
7
losing weight
reasons
you’re not
T
he weight loss
equation is fairly
simple – expend more
energy than you consume,
that is move more and eat
less and you should lose
weight. But sometimes,
even when you do this, your
weight doesn’t budge.
Simone McClenaughan
uncovers why.
1
Over eating without realising
It can be easy to underestimate how
much you’re eating throughout the day.
In fact it’s one of the most common
problems researchers encounter when
studying weight loss. On average, people
underestimate their daily food intake by
16 per cent. This means that they’re eating
far more food than they think they are.
Solution: There is a simple and easy
way to overcome this – keep a food diary.
Research reported in the Journal of the
American Dietetic Association and the
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Journal of the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics found that tracking food
consumption via a food diary correlated
with more successful weight loss than not
tracking food intake.
2
Portion distortion
Portion sizes have been on the up
and up since the 1970s and the American
Journal of Public Health explains that this
is one of the reasons why obesity rates
have also increased. In fact, what makes
this even harder to manage is that often
the serving sizes listed on food packaging is
not always a correct serving size as outlined
by the Australian Department of Health.
On average, only a third of people identify
correct serving sizes according to studies
conducted by an English university. So
this means that you might be dishing out
more food than you should be.
Solution: First up you need to brush up
on your serving size math. For a complete
listing visit www.eatforhealth.gov.au.
Here are a few examples:
A serve of vegetables = 75g
A serve of fruit = 150g
A serve of grain or cereal based food =
40g bread, 30g muesli, ½ cup of
cooked rice.
A serve of lean meats,
poultry and fish =
90-115g raw
A serve of milk = 1 cup
H E A LT H R E P O R T
Exercise warning
To overcome portion distortion stick
to the listed serving sizes by measuring
and weighing foods with kitchen scales,
measuring cups and spoons.
3
Not exercising enough
Research has shown that people
overestimate the amount and intensity
of exercise that they’re doing. Yep, on
average, people think they’re expending
four times the amount of energy than
they really are when working out. So for
example, you might think you’ve just
done a workout that would’ve burned
400 calories, when it is more likely that it
burned just 100 calories.
Solution: Get techy with your workouts
and use an online energy expenditure
calculator, buy a watch with a dual
heart rate monitor to track your exercise
intensity levels and your calorie burn. This
way you know exactly how much exercise
you’re doing. For weight loss, you need to
exercise at a moderate intensity level for
one hour a day, five days a week.
4
Poor sleep habits
When it comes to sleep, it’s all about
consistency. You need a quality block of
7-8 hours of sleep a night for good health
and to help manage your weight. Anything
either side of that and your waistline is
going to suffer. Canadian research found
that people who sleep for only 5-6 hours a
night or who sleep for 9-10 hours a night
are more likely to gain weight than those
who sleep 7-8 hours a night. Sleeping less
has the bigger impact with a larger weight
gain incidence.
Solution: Get into good sleep habits by
going to bed at the same time each night,
getting up at the same time each morning,
don’t eat large, heavy meals before bed,
avoid napping, and don’t play with your
phone or watch TV in bed.
If you’re increasing
your exercise regim
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for weight loss, you
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key electrolytes such
as sodium and
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5
You’re sabotaging yourself!
You might be subconsciously setting
yourself up to fail at your weight loss
attempts. BMC Women’s Health journal
found that self-sabotage is one of the most
common reasons women struggle with
weight loss. Things such as unrealistic
expectations, not setting aside exercise
time, not putting themselves first, and
doing what everyone else in their life
wants to do are the main ways that women
sabotage themselves.
Solution: Working through selfsabotage can be difficult – especially if
you don’t realise you’re doing it! As such,
researchers suggest applying motivational
interviewing techniques whereby you
sit down and have a Q&A session with
yourself, asking yourself exactly what you
want health and weight wise, why you
want it, and how you might be able to
realistically achieve it. Seeing a health and
fitness professional, or a psychologist can
help identify your aims and overcome selfsabotage tendencies.
6
Not drinking enough water
The Australian Dietitians Association
states that adults need to
consume between 1.5-2L of liquid a day to
ensure we don’t dehydrate. Water is the
best option. But, beyond being essential
for our general health and wellbeing,
water can also help support weight
loss efforts. Research published in the
Obesity journal found that drinking water
before meals helped fill people up, which
meant they ate less and contributed to
weight loss.
Solution: Make sure you drink between
1.5-2L of water a day. Drink it on its own,
mix it with chlorophyll or make a cuppa of
unsweetened tea. Alternatively, combine
water with Amazonia Raw Slim & Tone to
help you stay fuller for longer.
7
There’s more than meets the eye
Sometimes, even if you’re ticking all
the health, diet, fitness and lifestyle boxes,
you still might not be losing weight. This
could be due to genetics or an undiagnosed
medical issue.
Solution: Check your concerns with
your healthcare professional. They might
be able to offer some insight, or refer you
for testing to help discover why
you’re not losing weight.
Simone McClenaughan is a
freelance writer with a personal
interest in health, wellness
and lifestyle issues. She was
formerly the features editor of
Weight Watchers magazine.
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H E A LT H R E P O R T
your ultimate
survival guide for
the party season
ever ending work
lunches and a
gruelling social
schedule can leave you a
little under the weather at
this time of year! Go Vita
has some survival tips that
will leave you re-energised
and begging for more!
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1
Boost your supplement intake
It’s a good idea to boost your vitamin C
and B group intake. Not the least because
alcohol depletes B group vitamins and
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vitamin C, but because of their anti-stress,
energy boosting, and immune supporting
properties. Your liver may also benefit
from some TLC so consider a milk thistle
supplement to keep it functioning at its
best. Chat with a Go Vita health specialist
about the best options for you.
2
Have a daily fresh juice
If you don’t have a
juicer, this might be the
time to invest in one. A
daily fresh juice loaded
with vitamins
and detoxifying
goodies might
be just what
you need!
Combine carrots, apples, celery and ginger
to help rehydrate, recharge, detox and
calm your system!
3
Support your digestive system
If you suffer from digestive problems at
this time of year due to overeating,
increased fatty or sugary
foods and lack of exercise,
then it makes sense at
the first sign of digestive
unrest to supplement
with a digestive enzyme
to ensure you digest
your food properly
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Go herbal with your teas
Herbal teas are a great way to keep you hydrated and
healthy! Green tea is loaded with antioxidants, chamomile tea
helps you relax and turmeric tea, loaded with antioxidants, has
the added benefits of being ant-inflammatory, good for your
liver, digestion and immunity and what’s more it has a delicious
exotic taste!
5
Refresh tired skin
So you think you can keep going into the wee hours of
the morning? Well, you probably can but your skin can tell a
different story! First of all, make sure you are taking a vitamin C
supplement, vitamin C is important for your skin elasticity and
to ward off the signs of ageing. For dull and tired looking skin
applying jojoba oil every night is also a good tip! Jojoba oil is
actually a wax ester, and on dry, tired skin it has been shown to
increase skin suppleness by 50 per cent and give skin a healthy,
youthful glow.
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Have a protein shake or bar before you head out
Protein shakes and bars are a fabulous way to reduce your
cravings, not only that, having a small shake or bar before
you head out for the night is a great way to make sure you stay
full until dinnertime. That way you aren’t forced to snack on
empty calories and high salt and fat nibbles. If you struggle with
digesting whey protein powders, try pea protein instead.
7
Move now
The fitter, stronger and healthier you are the better you
will survive the silly season! So now, more than any other time
of the year, regular exercise is important – whether a session
at the gym, a yoga class or a game of tennis, make time for it
and celebrate your good health. This is your chance to blossom
and show off your vigour and vitality. Don’t
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Don’t forget to hydrate
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H E A LT H R E P O R T
Natural
for your weight l
ooking to drop a
few kilos? Here,
naturopath and
medical herbalist Paul
Keogh summarises half a
dozen natural weight loss
ingredients you need to
know about.
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Effective, healthy weight loss requires a
combination of improving your diet and
increasing the amount and intensity of
physical activity you do.
Luckily, a number of natural ingredients
can support your hard work by reducing
your appetite, enhancing your body’s
ability to burn fat, and supporting healthy
blood sugar balance – among other actions.
Read on to learn about some of the herbs
and nutrients backed by the strongest
traditional and scientific evidence.
Green tea
Green tea
contains
a group of
antioxidants
called catechins,
which may have
several benefits for weight loss.
For example, research demonstrates
that when used alongside a caloriecontrolled diet and regular exercise, taking
approximately 625mg green tea catechins
daily in combination with a small amount
of caffeine (39mg) can significantly reduce
body weight, total abdominal fat area, and
subcutaneous fat.
In addition, the catechins in green
tea are potent antioxidants that may be
beneficial during times of high metabolic
activity (such as periods of weight loss
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and/or strenuous exercise) by helping to
scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative
stress and promote normal fat cell function.
In traditional Chinese medicine
(TCM), being overweight tends to be
characterised by an excess of Dampness,
often accompanied by excess Heat. Many
people who struggle with their weight will
be familiar with the resulting symptoms,
which may include mental and physical
fatigue, sluggishness, bloating, sugar
cravings and digestive problems.
With its cooling and bitter properties,
green tea is attributed with an ability to dry
up Dampness, promote the elimination of
fluid retention and enhance digestion making it ideal for use as part of a weight
loss program.
Green coffee
Like the catechins in green tea, unroasted or
green coffee beans standardised to contain
chlorogenic acids (CGA), may enhance
your body’s ability to burn fat for energy.
In a clinical trial involving overweight
people, taking 350-750mg of CGA per day,
it was shown to significantly reduce body
weight, BMI and body fat percentage.
Green coffee chlorogenic acids also slow
down fat and glucose absorption and help
maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Importantly, the research indicates that
these higher doses are up to 60 per cent
more effective than products containing
lower doses of CGA (eg. 190mg per day).
From a traditional Chinese viewpoint,
the energetic properties of green coffee
may play an additional role in its effects on
weight loss by helping to release Dampness,
Heat and stagnant Liver Qi.
Garcinia, HCA and garcinol
Garcinia cambogia and Garcinia quaesita
have become popular weight loss
ingredients over the last couple of years.
However, it’s important
to be aware that
not all garcinia
supplements are
the same.
To
enhance
your weight loss
efforts, look for a
product containing
standardised levels of
hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is derived
from the rind of the garcinia fruit and has
been shown to reduce appetite and inhibit
the formation of body fat when taken in
doses of 1,200-1,800mg per day for two to
three months (ideally at a dose of 400mg
taken three times per day before meals).
Your supplement should also contain
an additional compound called garcinol
in standardised amounts to increase
the bioavailability of HCA and further
support weight loss, body fat reduction and
appetite suppression, while also improving
lean body mass.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been
used medicinally for
more than 4000 years,
and amongst other
uses has traditionally
been used to aid blood
sugar management.
Research has shown that a standardised
extract of cinnamon rich in polyphenols
may support weight loss efforts and help
maintain healthy metabolic function
by supporting the normal actions of the
hormone leptin (sometimes referred to
as ‘the satiety hormone’ because it helps
regulate sensations of hunger).
H E A LT H R E P O R T
support
oss efforts
Chromium
Chromium plays a critical role in glucose metabolism
and blood sugar maintenance, and people with
low levels of this vital trace mineral may be at
increased risk of becoming overweight or
developing blood sugar problems or high
cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
When thinking about weight loss, it’s
important to be aware that chromium
levels may be depleted in people
whose diets contain large quantities
of sugars and/or carbohydrates and
in those who regularly engage in
aerobic exercise.
Gymnema
In Ayurvedic medicine, gymnema
has a long history of use in the
management of blood sugar problems.
It may reduce sugar cravings and
the perception of sweet tastes when
chewed, and consequently decrease
calorie consumption. It may also help
healthy people maintain healthy blood
sugar balance. In one small study involving
overweight people who also consumed a caloriecontrolled diet and exercised regularly, taking HCA in
combination with gymnema and chromium was more
effective for weight loss than taking HCA alone.
Black pepper and piperine
Black pepper is highly regarded in Ayurvedic medicine,
and a compound called piperine is considered largely
responsible for its therapeutic effects, having the ability
to induce feelings of fullness (satiety) and enhance the
bioavailability of some other therapeutic substances.
Studies suggest that when taken in high doses, piperine
may act on receptor sites in the brain to decrease appetite and
increase energy expenditure, ultimately helping to reduce
body fat and blood lipids - however more research will be
required before we know the exact effects of this compound.
From the perspective of TCM, black pepper may be
beneficial for weight loss by expelling Dampness and
stagnation and helping to calm Liver Qi.
Putting it all togeth
er
So, how can you co
mbine all these
ingredients to support
your caloriecontrolled diet and ex
ercise program? Try
taking appetite-supp
ressing and metaboli
c
regulating ingredients
such as garcinia,
HCA with garcinol, gy
mnema and cinnamo
n
before meals to help
you resist the urge to
over-eat and prime yo
ur metabolism. Then
promote fat and calor
ie burning after meals
by taking thermogen
ic ingredients such as
green coffee and gre
en tea.
Paul Keogh is the executive and technical director for Global Therapeutics P/L trading as Fusion Health.
Paul is a qualified naturopath and medical herbalist with 25 years combined experience in clinical
practice and the development of integrated Chinese and western herbal medicines.
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It’s great to feel young at heart with
plenty of energy for life, but when you
overdo it, your body subtly reminds you
that you’re not 18 anymore: muscle
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observer may think participants are just
lying about, snoozing, ‘doing nothing’.
But really, the stillness and quiet of
this practice encourages deep healing,
relaxation and renewal.
The poses practiced are primarily
floor-based, and participants are invited
to linger over comfortable props such as
bolsters, blocks and blankets in passive
yoga poses for 5-20 minutes. These long
holds, teamed with a quiet environment
and the support of the yoga equipment
give mental and physical tensions
permission to subside. In addition, these
conditions help activate the ‘rest and
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system. This serves as a wonderful counter
to the ‘flight or fight’ mechanism, which
many of us have set to over-drive due to
the busy pace of our lives.
Similar to an active yoga practice, a welldesigned sequence of calming restorative
poses also aims to move the spine in all
directions – backwards, forwards, laterally
and twisting, facilitating good spinal
health. Many of these gentle movements
can also help with digestive function and
promote better breathing and respiratory
health.
Your guide to a restorative yoga pose
Try ‘Legs up the wall’ for a full body/mind
refresh. The reversed blood-flow from
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raw cacao
Containing over 700 compounds
raw cacao boasts the highest
polyphenol content of all foods. Polyphenols are a
group of antioxidant rich substances that help protect
the heart, prevent cellular damage, and keep you
looking young!
NutriVital Raw Cacao powder is:
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
100 per cent certified organic and raw
Low fat – 10-12 per cent fat content
Natural and non-alkalised (ie has a richer flavour)
Fair trade
Vegan
Gluten
free
Xlear nasal sinus
care spray Gtrreaavettilal
®
New Xlear® is a soothing and moisturising
essen
all-natural nasal spray that promotes upper
respiratory health. Used daily, this xylitol nasall
spray not only hydrates the sinuses, but also
washes away airborne contaminants and
pollutants. Xlear® is clinically proven to be
helpful, and ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctors,
allergists, paediatricians, dentists, and other
health care practitioners in over 20 countries
are actively recommending Xlear® Sinus Care
Spray to their patients.
Xlear™ Nasal Sinus Care helps by ensuring
harmful bacteria don’t attach to your nasal
passage walls, and it helps the body’s natural
cleansing process – ideal for long haul flights!
Nutra-Life
WHOLE+
fermented
superfood
A wholesome and nourishing formula that combines potent superfoods
with the power of advanced food fermentation to support optimum vitality
and wellbeing.
Synergistically blends over 23 nutrient rich, plant-based energising
ingredients
Contains 75 per cent fermented ingredients, to improve overall health
through increased bioavailability of nutrients and antioxidants
Promotes healthy bacteria in the intestinal tract,
to encourage and restore intestinal balance
pH balancing formula
Vegan friendly
No genetically modified (GM) ingredients
High source of fibre
Easily digested and absorbed
Now available in convenient single serve sachets.
NEW NutriVital
memory and
cognition
NutriVital Memory and Cognition
contains Bacomind™ a clinically
trialled extract of Bacopa monnieri
(brahmi) which may assist with
memory function in healthy older
adults. Memory and Cognition also
contains ginkgo which aids mental
alertness and helps maintain healthy
cognitive function as well as other
herbs that support the health and
functioning of the nervous system.
Always read the label and use only as directed. If
symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional.
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Go Guide
how to add an
antioxidant boost
to your day!
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One of the most researched super foods on the
planet is turmeric and while adding more of this
colourful spice to your cooking is a great start, we now
know that many of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
super powers are due to the three per cent curcumin it
contains. Certified Organic Bio-Grape Bio-Curcumin
95% contains the bio-active curcumoids extracted from
organic turmeric and concentrated to 95 per cent as an
ultrafine powder, to assist with absorption. A half metric
teaspoon is equivalent to 15 teaspoons of turmeric
powder and the good news is, it has no taste, so you
can add it to smoothies, yoghurt or cereal for a daily
antioxidant boost.
vegan makeup
for your hair
Cover greys and regrowth in 60 seconds
Is there anything this product doesn’t do? Ambiance 100% Natural Tinted Dry
Powder Shampoo is the go-to natural hair make up tool for volume, concealing
bald spots, thinning hair, regrowth and grey and it’s a dry shampoo, all in one handy
refillable product. Great for travelling, or after the gym or when you simply just
don’t have time! It’s an alcohol, paraben, sulphate and preservative-free formula, a
non-aerosol pack and not tested on animals. Check out the new environmentally
friendly 28g refill packs so you can mix colours for a perfect match. Available in five
beautiful shades.
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beautiful hair...instantly!
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Niulife
coconut
syrup
We love anything coconut
at Go Vita and Niulife
Coconut Syrup is no
exception! Handmade
from freshly harvested
coconut blossom
nectar, Niulife
Coconut Syrup is nut
free and nutritionally
superior to agave,
corn and maple
syrups. It has a
warm toffee flavour
which is delicious on
pancakes, waffles,
and ice cream, in
smoothies and hot
drinks or as a glaze
on veg and meat
dishes. The syrup is
100 per cent certified
organic and fairly traded plus has a
low GI which means it won’t spike your
blood sugar levels. It also has high levels
of inositol, the ‘feel good’ vitamin which
fights moody blues and helps maintain
a positive outlook. If you are stuck for
Christmas gift ideas, for the person who
has everything, try making
your own hamperr
with yummy
products such
ch
as this!
BioChef
range
perfect
stocking
fillers!
Gr
gift eat
fo r i d e a
Kids
Forget about filling those stockings
with useless gifts. Here’s an idea from
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Cheeki – stainless steel drink bottles
ergonomically designed, BPA-free, manufactured from premium grade
d
stainless steel – these are the perfect his or her gift! Check out the new
1litre Budda, 750ml Leopard and 500ml Green Owl designs. Too amazing
to live without and perfect for summer! Cheeki is Australia’s leading brand
of stainless steel reusable products. The range includes bottles, insulated
bottles, flasks and food jars, coffee mugs, cups and protein shakers. Call in at
any Go Vita store to see the wide range of Cheeki styles, sizes and designs.
skin care gift packs
at Go Vita
Check out Go Vita’s beautiful range of natural skin care packs that make ideal
stocking fillers, teacher gifts or simply just beautiful gifts for friends and family.
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Pomegranate Pack
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containing Pomegranate
Creamy Body Wash 200ml &
Pomegranate Regenerating
Hand Cream 50ml
Mineral Energy Face
Care packs containing
a ME Facial Moisturiser
80g, Certified Organic
Facial Serum 25ml and
Deep Acting Cleansing
Cream 200ml
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Trilogy Rosapene™
Skincare Sensations
containing Rosehip Oil
Antioxdiant+ 30ml, Eye
Contour Cream 7ml and Vital
Moisturising Cream 25ml
The Jojoba Company’s Ultimate Gift Pack
The Jojoba Company’s Ultimate Gift Pack
containing 100% Natural Ultimate Jojoba
Youth Potion 30ml, Hydrating Day Cream
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BioChef are pleased to
introduce the latest products
in kitchen appliance innovation,
n,
quality and design – making
healthy food has never been
easier! The new products
include the BioChef Atlas
Slow Juicer, with whisper quiet
operation, ease of cleaning
and EPT (Enzyme Protection
Technology™) that preserves the
foods goodness; the BioChef
Living Blender with EPT can
make hot soups in minutes, ice
cream in seconds and blend
smoothies, cut raw vegetables,
grind coffee, grains or nuts
or prepare hot and
cold sauces easily;
the BioChef Food
Dehydrator is versatile
and easy-to-use, it can make
dried fruit and vegetable
snacks, meat jerky, dried
flowers, fruit roll ups and
much more. The BioChef
Atlas Slow Juicer and
Living Blender include great gifts such as DVDs,
knife sets, chopping boards and cook book.
Visit Go Vita for more details.
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you see this ‘your chance
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simply tell us in 25 words or less
which product (for Ambiance
Dry Shampoo please specify red,
white, black, brunette or blonde)
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you would like to win and why!
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Write your answer along with your name, address and
phone number on the back of an envelope and
SEND TO: Go Vita Go Guide Give-aways November,
3-8/14 Childs Road, Chipping Norton 2170.
There are five of each product (Ambiance 100%
Natural Tinted Dry Shampoo; Weleda Pomegranate
Gift pack; Trilogy Skin Sensations Gift pack; Mineral
Energy Skincare pack; and Jojoba Ultimate Gift pack)
to be won and the 25 winners will be notified on the
8th December 2014, the winners will be selected
based on the most creative responses.
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Festive cake recipe
H E A LT
LT H R E P O R T
Ingredients for cake
• 50g unsalted butter
• 180g Perfect Sweet
Chocolate Bake Mix
• 1 tsp baking powder (gluten
free)
• ¼ cup cream
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 4 tsp raw cacao or pure coc
oa
for dusting
Method for cake
Line baking tray with baking
paper
and grease with butter. Beat
butter
with ¼ cup of Perfect Sweet Cho
colate
Bake Mix. Stir in remainder of
Perfect
Sweet Chocolate Bake Mix and
baking
powder. Add cream, vanilla ext
ract
and eggs. Beat well for 2 min
utes.
Spread mixture on paper line
d tray
and bake for 15 minutes at 160
°C.
Dust a fresh piece of baking pap
er
with cacao/cocoa. Invert cak
e onto
paper and roll up. Set aside to
cool.
Sugar-free Yule log
(Bûche de Noël)
Ingredients for filling
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 tsp Perfect Sweet xylitol
(or to taste)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp raw cacao or pure coc
oa
Method for filling
Whip cream and just before soft
peak
stage, add Perfect Sweet xylitol
, cacao/
cocoa and vanilla extract. Unr
oll cooled
cake and spread on cream fillin
g.
Re-roll cake and set aside in coo
l place.
Ingredients for frosting
• 200g unsalted butter
• ¼ cup Perfect Sweet xylitol
• ¼ cup raw cacao or pure coc
oa
Method for frosting
Beat butter and Perfect Sweet
xylitol
until pale and creamy, beat in
cacao/
cocoa. Cover log with frosting
and mark
to resemble tree bark. Decora
te with a
sprig of holly or festive decora
tion.
Keep refrigerated until serving.
✓ Sugar free
✓ Flour free
ee
✓ Gluten fr
sweetened
✓ Naturally
litol
with 100% xy
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