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Sarah Ann Behan (38) started a ‘slow carb’ regime slow-release carbohydrates to address general unwellness and weight gained following surgery.
The surgery affected her ability to digest certain foods, particularly high-fibre and wholegrains and post-surgery, the Courts Service executive found herself “exhausted, miserable, in pain and heavier”.
Under guidance, she began the regime, where she included slow-release carbohydrates into her diet. As Behan had additional restrictions on what she could eat, the changes came very gradually.
“We started in September. We would say, ‘OK, so let’s try this one thing this week and see how it goes’. And then we’d repeat.