Iron deficiency Nearly everyone knows that iron deficiency causes tiredness and fatigue but it's one of the best kept secrets that iron deficiency causes much more than a tired body! When we are fatigued we are not motivated for a start! But iron deficiency also...
This delicious dessert is gluten, grain, and refined sugar (sweetened with dates and honey) free and no baking needed! Ingredients for crust 2 cups pecans 1 cup pitted dates 1 cup shredded coconut ¼ cup cacao nibs ¼ cup coconut oil/butter ¼ cup cacao powder ½ tsp sea...
Have you ever wondered how the body detoxifies? One of the primary function of the liver is to detoxify the body of waste products within its Phase I and Phase II detoxification pathways. Phase I and II detoxification Phase I detoxification takes waste products and...
Gut Health Gut Health is key to our overall wellbeing! It seems as though everyone is talking about it, self-prescribing supplements, using fermented foods, often not finding any relief from their symptoms. From the beginning to the end of digestion the gut has it all...
There are a lot of questions on histamine. I come across clients with histamine intolerance a lot and it can be mistaken for allergy as the symptoms of excess histamine can be similar to that of allergy. It's not always easy to establish! So what is histamine? ...
There are lots of Christmas traditions around eating and drinking but we thought we would share one that was shared with us by our client Annie Hughes. How about a traditional Christmas Cake that tastes delicious? This beautiful Christmas cake recipe from Teresa...
Mung Bean Soup Winter or summer, Mung Bean Soup is a yummy health option for lunch or dinner. This healthy Mung Bean Soup recipe serves 2 with leftovers. Ingredients 1 cup mung beans (soaked overnight) 3 tbsp ghee 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 2½...
Getting stuck for quick healthy lunch ideas? Well don't forget good old tuna salad to make sure you can tick off your protein, get those vegetables in and feel satisfied at the same time! There are many different types of tuna in a can, tuna in spring water is best...
Make this Raw Chocolate recipe next time you have a craving for chocolate, its better for you and very easy. You can add nuts or dried fruits to spice it up! Chocolate is one of those things that can be good for you but many milk chocolates or other mainstream ones...
Lifestyle Medicine If we where to check the meaning of the word "lifestyle", its defined by the way a person chooses to live, and medicine is defined as anything that is used to treat or prevent disease. Lifestyle medicine has its roots well and truly in naturopathic...
You can use your pesto in many ways, it can be added to your pasta to elevate the flavour or as a side to your rice and veggie bowl or as a dip on the cheese platter! Adding rocket boosts the nutrients which is a bonus, on top of all the good fats from almonds and...
The power in understanding our inherited genetics and their impact upon our health is an extremely attractive concept and is now within our reach like never before! Our genes, inherited from our parents, regulate how we look, how our body functions and how we grow and...
DEHYDRATION - Water An Essential Nutrient Why is water so important and how much should you drink? What happens when dehydration sets in? Got a busy lifestyle, balancing work, hobbies, family and everything else, makes it easy to forget to drink water!...
Welcome to the podcast and what a treat I have for you today. I’m interviewing Maria Harpas, a Clinical Nutritionist and Naturopath. Maria is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to plant-based diets and understanding the nutrients that are needed for following a vegan...
We Talk Gut Health, Skin, Immunity And Periods With Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopathic Practitioner Maria Harpas We discuss how to improve your immune system, how to have better skin, the importance of gut health and what our period is really telling us. In...
This dish is full of healthy fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids which is amazing for your health. You can add salads or roasted veggies to go with it. INGREDIENTS Serves 2 1 x 170g salmon fillet 340g asparagus 1 tbsp avocado oil ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup...
TURMERIC Boosts GUT HEALING Turmeric boosts gut healing, otherwise known as curcuma longa plant, has been labelled more than just an ordinary food because it goes beyond just basic nutrition! With the most powerful aspect being the anti-inflammatory affect. Now...
How to Build Your IMMUNITY During this Time? We need to think of the immune system from a bigger picture perspective. It's an orchestra of factors that effect the immune system, here are some important things to consider. Sleep Both quality and quantity...
TURMERIC Boosts GUT HEALING Turmeric boosts gut healing, otherwise known as curcuma longa plant, has been labelled more than just an ordinary food because it goes beyond just basic nutrition! With the most powerful aspect being the anti-inflammatory affect it has on...
