1. { WHEN YOU ARE THE FACE OF YOUR BUSINESS, IT PAYS TO STAY HEALTHY. ANDI SHOWS US HOW }
Words Samantha Kirton Daniel Photography Jorgensen and Giorgia Maselli
AUSTRALIA’S VERY OWN
WELLNESS WOMAN
Y U M . | A N D I L E W
Andi Lew is a qualified food, lifestyle and wellness coach and co-
author of two best-selling books, Eat Fat, Be Thin and Eat Fat, Be
Lean, which created a ‘fat food’ movement. Following the success of
her books, Andi launched a culinary school in St Kilda, Melbourne,
where she educates and inspires people to cook ‘fit food’, fast. Her
school caters for people with food intolerances or who want paleo-
inspired meals. Though also recognised as a television personality,
Andi’s most rewarding job she says, is being mother to her son,
Beaudy, 5.
How and why did you get into the fitness and wellness industry?
I’ve always been a fan of all things natural, ever since I was small.
I remember being 5 years old and getting upset by people smoking
or from being forced to ingest cough medicine and the resulting
hallucinations it gave me. There’s also the fact that my mother was
a health food fanatic and we were never allowed any junk foods
or drinks. As an adult, I worked as a fitness instructor for holiday
resorts around the world. I found the chiropractic philosophy of not
putting anything artificial into your body and allowing your body
to heal itself by improving the workings of the nervous system,
made complete sense. I started to write books about wellness as a
result of my discoveries.
Tell us about your Real Fit Food Cooking School.
I’m a fan of cooking and creating healthy recipes. Participants in my
school really take a hands-on approach to healthy food preparation
in a stunning kitchen with views of St Kilda Beach. During the
classes, I teach the principles of cooking healthy, paleo-inspired
food. I also educate about which foods to eat and when, which fats
to ditch in order to lose weight and I debunk some common myths
behind sugar and salt.
I have other health professionals join me, providing information on
the importance of gut health and demonstrating how chiropractic
care may also help with digestion.
Your thoughts on gluten-free living?
When you make a decision to go gluten free – whether it’s a forced
decision because you’ve been diagnosed with coeliac disease or
because of an intolerance – I view this as a good thing. It means
your body is giving you signs and signals that it wants you to be
more mindful about your eating. It’s when we ignore the signs and
symptoms and carry on with an unhealthy lifestyle, that something
more serious manifests.
Do you eat gluten-free?
I love to eat gluten-free and replace oats with quinoa or millet.
There are so many other grains that are so much fun and I don’t
miss gluten at all. If I am out or someone has made something with
gluten though, I will still eat it because I am not intolerant as such
and I figure it’s the exception, not the rule. It’s important though to
watch for hidden sugar in gluten-free products.
You’ve just released your own product range – tell us about it
The Real Fit Food Amazebars came about as a result of the success
of my books – the recipes contained within were so popular. The
Cacao Crunch is the same recipe as the original Amazeball. Readers
asked for a bar because they didn’t always have time to make the
ball. The Lemon Slice Amazebar is proudly 20 per cent protein,
packed with micro-nutrition like chia seeds and good fats from
almonds and coconut. Both bars tick all the boxes. They’re vegan
and free of artificial ingredients, wheat, gluten, dairy and processed
sugar. They’re also low GI and proudly made in Australia.
The Amazebars are the perfect glovebox, handbag or sports bag
snack for those who are on the run.
Where are Amazebars available for purchase?
Get your box of 12 in either Cacao Crunch or Lemon Slice flavours
with free postage via my website. They are also stocked in various
health food stores and practices throughout Australia.
www.andilew.com
instagram.com/eatfatbethin
www.facebook.com/realfitfood
www.facebook.com/EatFatBeThin.cookingschool
www.facebook.com/AndiLew (public figure)
Recipes on next page

3. Y U M . | A N D I L E W
EGG
FREE
GLUTEN
FREE
DAIRY
FREE VEGAN SOY
FREE
SUGAR
FREE
GREEN TEA
AMAZEBALLS
{ I N G R E D I E N T S }
2 cups quinoa oat flakes
1 cup pitted dates, roughly chopped
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup sultanas
½ cup almonds
2 tbsp organic peanut butter
1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp honey
¾ tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
Matcha Maiden Green Tea powder, to roll balls in
Put all ingredients apart from the water into a food processor
and blend until it has the consistency of breadcrumbs. Add the
water and continue to process until it becomes sticky enough to
roll into balls. Use a tablespoon to measure the mixture and roll
into firm balls. Roll into desiccated coconut or Matcha Maiden
Green Tea Powder to make the outside look pretty. Store in an
airtight container in the fridge.
{ NOTE } You’ll need to make sure the peanut butter is a good
quality, pesticide-free kind. Spiral Foods do a great one. If your
guests are anaphylactic and cannot consume peanuts, you may
like to use a different type of nut butter or cold-pressed organic
coconut oil instead.
+ Makes 15-20 balls + Prep: 20 min.
LIMONCELLO
SUPERFOOD
PROTEIN BOMBS
{ I N G R E D I E N T S }
3 cups almond meal
½ cup shredded coconut
½ cup solidified coconut oil
6 pitted medjool dates
rind of 2 lemons
3 tbsp Amazonia Raw pea protein isolate, plain or vanilla
½ cup chia seeds, soaked in ½ cup water
Throw all ingredients in a food processor then roll into balls and
cover in dessicated coconut. Keep in the fridge and let set. Eat
straight from the fridge because coconut oil solidifies when it’s
cold and becomes an oil when it’s hot.
Enjoy with a cup of peppermint tea!
+ Makes 15-20 balls + Prep: 20 min.
EGG
FREE
GLUTEN
FREE
DAIRY
FREE VEGAN SOY
FREE
SUGAR
FREE