Every working Mum wants to have more energy and feel great so that she can juggle the demands of work and family with joy and ease!

But the reality is most Mumma’s are feeling totally burned out and dying to get their own energy back.

So stay tuned and we’ll share 3 uncommon ways to reboot energy.

Quick Fixes Don’t Work

Normally when busy Mums are experiencing low energy they look for quick energy fixes, things they can drink or eat (like caffeine or sugar) in attempts to get “more energy”.

When none of these tactics work, they can start to feel more drained than ever!

They may try to get to bed earlier or even add in some more exercise to “pep” them up, but what they don’t know is that there are key hormonal and mindset blocks that are holding their energy hostage.

3 Things That Can Drain Your Energy

1. One of the first things we tell burnt-out clients is to “stop exercising so hard”! It may sound counterintuitive but...

• 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced an inch thick
• Tomato paste
• 250g turkey mince, cooked in a pan with onion & garlic
• 1 green capsicum, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• Sundried tomatoes
• Cheese (I used a coconut vegan cheese, but you could use dairy cheese if you tolerate it fine)

• Place the sliced sweet potato on two baking trays and back in the oven at 200 degrees celsius until cooked/soft.
• Meanwhile, cook the mince in a frying pan with garlic and onion.
• Once the sweet potato is cooked, spread each 'pizza' base with tomato paste and top with mince, capsicum, zucchini, sundried tomatoes, and cheese.
• Bake in the oven for another 10-20min until cooked through.

We see so many professional working Mums struggling with brain fog, bloating, and a long list of GI issues.

Most people blame it all on stress (which is often a big part of the picture, especially for depleted Mumma’s) but there could be something they are missing… and it could be Leaky Gut!

When Your GI Scopes & Blood Tests Come Back As Clear

Unfortunately, most primary care doctors will assume that the symptoms we mentioned are caused by ONLY stress when their patient’s GI scopes and blood tests come back clear.

While scopes are important to pick up certain issues, they don’t pick up functional gut imbalances, like Leaky Gut, that can cause a lot of symptoms - not just gut issues, but also other seemingly unrelated symptoms like skin issues, brain fog, and poor energy, which can really be impacting your ability to ‘Mum’ and your productivity at work.

Sometimes, their doctor may send them home with a suggestion to take OTC antacids or even...

• 400g can chickpeas
• 1 bunch parsley, fresh
• 1 lime (zested and juiced)
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 beetroot, pre-cooked***
• 1 orange (sliced thinly)
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp capers

• Drain the chickpeas and give them a good rinse. Put them in a bowl.
• Chop the parsley in a food processor. Add the lime zest & juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and blend it until it's green and smooth.
• Add the ‘parsley dip’ to the chickpeas and give it a good toss. Add some salt to taste, and get it on a plate.
• Slice the orange and beetroot into small pieces and add to the chickpeas.
• Sprinkle the salad with the seeds and capers, and enjoy!

Dealing with constant bloat and chronic GI issues is no fun, especially for busy working Mums with lots of obligations!!

And not being able to get answers from doctors can be so frustrating.

In this article, we’ll share the real culprit behind many GI symptoms called SIBO and three steps to getting rid of it.  

Why Conventional Medical Testing Rarely Gets to the Root Cause of IBS

Traditionally, when people see their doctor complaining of gut issues they will be examined and then usually sent to a GI specialist.  

Most GI doctors will then do a colonoscopy which can be important and necessary in some cases  – but really doesn’t tell us what’s happening at the microbial level in the gut.

In fact, they miss looking into the small intestine completely and that is where the problem usually occurs. 

And just scoping the gut also doesn’t pick up really important factors like food sensitivities, pathogens, or bacterial overgrowth...

Our fam (especially the kids) love these Lettuce Boats. They are quick, fun, and versatile - you can put whatever toppings you like in it! This is what we usually have (feel free to omit the meat/eggs if you are plant-based only; you'll still get sufficient protein with the noodles, hummus & sesame seeds).

• 500g beef mince
• 8 eggs
• 250g rice noodles
• 8 x iceberg lettuce leaves
• ¼ cucumber, diced
• 4 radishes, sliced
• 1 celery stick, sliced
• ¼ capsicum, sliced
• Hummus
• Sauerkraut
• Sesame seeds

• Cook the beef mince in a frypan with some coconut oil.
• Add salt & pepper to taste.
• Set aside the meat, and scramble up the eggs in a frypan.
• Meanwhile, boil the rice noodles in a pot of water until cooked through.
• Cut up all your vegetables and place on a platter, ready to use to assemble the lettuce boats.
• To assemble the lettuce boat, grab a lettuce leaf, and place inside the leaf some rice noodles, meat, eggs, sliced...

Overwhelm is a common feeling, for many Mums & Dad. 

Overwhelm happens when you lack the POWER to meet the DEMANDS of the challenges in your life. Maybe you lack the resources - whether it's mental, emotional, or physical - to be able to meet the demands of the challenges in your life. Challenges aren’t necessarily bad, but when you’re constantly trying to climb out of the pit of overwhelm, it can really bring you down.

What I want to do is help you to drop down out of OVERWHELM and get into FLOW. 

The only way we're going to do that is to equip you with more capacity - or more POWER - so that you can be able to meet the demands of the challenges in your life. 

How To Increase Your Power

To increase your power, it’s going to take a few things. It's going to take things that either you don't have, or you don't know how to use, or that you've never heard of. It’s going to take:

• New skills
• New tools
• New resources 
• Increased...

If your gut is feeling stressed out & inflamed, this a lovely soothing soup that is easy to digest. The ginger root in the soup also helps to stimulate your migrating motor complex, which helps food move through the intestines.

• 3 cups diced carrot
• 2 cups of water (or bone/vegetable broth)
• 2 tbsp diced fresh ginger root
• 2 tbsp diced fresh turmeric root (or 1 tsp ground turmeric, if you can't access fresh)
• ½ cup coconut nut milk
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)

1. Place carrots into a medium pot with 2 cups water 9 (or broth).
2. Let the carrots boil for 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Saute the diced ginger and turmeric root in coconut oil with some salt for 5 minutes.
4. When the carrots are finished cooking combine all the ingredients into one pot.
5. Blend all the ingredients together using an immersion blender.
6. Season with sea salt and black or white pepper to taste.

This recipe is approved for...

Feeling exhausted all the time isn’t normal, no matter what anyone says!

In this article, we’ll share why most professional working Mummas, and even their doctors, can miss the root cause for exhaustion and low energy. “

When Your Doctor Says: “Everything’s Fine”

When Mums “on-the-go” have low energy or even find themselves in a state of exhaustion, they often try to ignore it.

“Power through” becomes their new mantra and over time they can experience a downward spiral that leaves them feeling flat and fatigued, where work becomes a struggle, and spending time with their kids becomes a chore.

At this point, they may consult their doctor or have tests run on the thyroid or iron levels only to be told that “everything’s fine”. 

But the truth is, feeling exhausted all the time can be a real red flag that something is off - and what most doctors miss is that it’s linked to adrenal issues,...

So due to popular demand, here's how I made my birthday cake! This deliciously rich vegan chocolate cake is topped with smooth icing that has an unusual secret ingredient.

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Prep: 25min, plus cooling and chilling

Cook: 30-35 mins

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, for oiling
• 250g / 9oz gluten-free flour
• 50g / 1¾ oz cocoa powder
• 250g / 9oz rapadura sugar
• 1tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1tsp baking powder
• 75g / 2¾ oz coconut oil
• 250ml / 8½ oz almond milk  
• 1tsp vanilla extract
• 1tsp vegan apple cider vinegar

ICING

• 2 ripe avocados
• 40g/1 ½ oz vegan cocoa powder
• 1 ½ xylitol (blended down to fine powder)
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
2. Oil a 20-cm / 8-inch round cake tin and line with baking paper.
3. Sift the flour and cocoa into a mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder.
4. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave or in a small...