Brides Essence Magazine Nov/Dec Issue 10 2013 | Page 70

iews Rev The Low-carb Living for Families Monique le Roux Forslund ISBN: 9 781432 301248 RRP: R180.00 The Author Although Monique le Roux Forslund now lives in Sweden, she grew up in Cape Town and is still a regular visitor to South Africa. She is a health coach, fitness instructor, teacher and mother of three, with over 20 years’ experience working with children. Monique is also living proof of the benefi ts of a low-carb high-fat lifestyle. Since changing to a ‘diet’ that includes good fats and restricts carb intake, she lost 40 kg and is fi t, healthy and full of energy. 68 The New buzz is LCHF or Low carb. What does it mean and what does it entail you may ask? It sounds like just another diet fad like all the rest that have gone before. This is where the paths of the old familiar “DIET” and “ a lifestyle change” diverge. I am sure that if you are reading this article, then somewhere in the back of your mind you have the nagging reminder “I should be eating more healthy food and less junk”. Monique’s book is written for you. There are also so many questions associated with any new ground breaking and controversial way of living but Monique le Roux Forslund answers all these questions and explains why changing your habits of eating “easy off-the-shelf” snacks full of carbohydrates to focussing on healthier natural alternatives and eating healthy fats are good for you and your family. She also explains the bombardment of the arsenal of media representation and information that confronts us at the shelves in our local supermarkets. By being informed and knowledgeable we can make our own decisions when it comes to our health and that of our families. In her book, you will find over 100 delicious and healthy recipes for every meal of the day as well as something for special occasions and snack time for the whole family (including babies!). Low-carb Living for Families is packed with easy-to-follow, practical tips as well as encouragement for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Professor Tim Noakes, one of South Africas foremost sport scientists and Dr Andreas Eenfeldt have written forewords in Monique’s book. Professor Tim Noakes is one of LCHF’s leading endorsers, having himself been a strict follower of the lowcarb-high-fat lifestyle for a number of years with astounding improvements in his health and quality of life. Dr Eenfeldt is a Swedish medical doctor who specialises in family medicine. He also advocates a low-carb high-fat diet and lectures on the topic at various medical conferences all over the world. Brides Essence.com - Issue 10