SLIM DOWN TIP #1: Eat organic wherever possible.

‘Organic foods haven’t been sprayed with chemicals and pesticides and have more nutrition as a result,’ Andi says. ‘Your brain recognises that it has been given all the minerals and nutrients it needs and therefore you feel nutritionally satisfied and not as hungry – meaning you need to eat less.’

SLIM DOWN TIP #2: Eat dark, dairy-free chocolate.

‘When you eat this kind of chocolate, you will find the craving is satisfied without the need for more,’ she says.

SLIM DOWN TIP #3: Consume essential fatty acids.

‘EFAs are foods that are high in certain fats that actually help promote weight loss,’ Andi says. ‘They are available as supplements or try using things like cold-pressed organic coconut oil for baking or in salad dressings.’ She also says that chia seeds, chia oil and fresh salmon are good sources of EFAs.

SLIM DOWN TIP #4: Make your latte dandelion.

‘Coffee is an artificial stimulant which can cause an over-reaction of the nervous system and adrenals,’ Andi explains. ‘Dandelion lattes are now available in some health-conscious cafes or you can buy it in the health food aisle of the supermarket. It tastes a little like coffee and is actually very good for digestion.’

SLIM DOWN TIP #5: Try a natural sweetener.

‘Artificial sweetener like aspartame is a chemical that your body has difficulty breaking down. It interrupts the normal workings of the digestive system and may actually be making you fat by slowing it down,’ Andi explains. ‘Stevia or xylitol are plant-derived natural sweeteners. They taste great and are actually good for you.’