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Food Additives – How Do They Affect Health?
Food Additives - How Do They Affect Health? Ideally, if we all just stuck to eating whole foods, you know, those foods, like - fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, fish, eggs, poultry, meats, wholegrain, then we wouldn't need to know about food additives, because they are not...
Beyond-Autism-ADHD-Aspergers
Beyond-Autism-ADHD-Aspergers Autistc Spectrum Disorders (ASD), include autism, regressive autism, Aspergers and any pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), all of which are characterised as , neurodevelopmental disorders which include...
The Magic of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is an inexpensive go-to product which seems to be all of the rage lately! So, What is all the fuss about? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is organic fermented apple juice which is left raw, unfiltered and unpasteurised in order to maintain its beneficial...
Shopping List for HEALTHY EATING!
Healthy - eating If you are trying to move to healthy eating patterns, one of the most important places to start is in the kitchen. You must have all your ingredients to be able to throw things together, you also need to allocate a little time each week, to being on...
That Sugar Film
That-Sugar-Film If I was granted a few wishes, one would be for everyone to go see "That Sugar Film", it is a fantastic educational on all the aspects of sugar, this movie leaves no rock unturned and it's fun to watch. It certainly provides a true and clear...
Turmeric Lemon Soup
This is a creamy (without the cream!) soup, using health promoting ingredients such as turmeric, lemon rind, and ghee. Ghee is clarified butter, used commonly in Indian dishes, it is high in vitamins A and E, turmeric has been used for thousands of years as a remedy...
Health : The Balancing Act!
Health One of the most confusing questions may be - what should I do, or what do I have to do for my health, or to become healthy? It seems we spend much time and plenty of money to find our health, but are our efforts all in vain? Where do we lose our way and when...
Rice (Quick Sensational Dish)
Rice (Quick Sensational Dish) Why not make a meal of it, this quick rice dish is simple and easy to prepare. Using either brown rice, wild rice or red rice. These types of rice's differ to white rice, in that they have not been refined - simply meaning that the bran...
Kale Chip Recipe
Kale-chip-recipe Kale chip recipe makes a great healthy snack, kale is nutrient dense and is part of the brassica family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussel sprouts. KALE CHIP RECIPE 2 bunches of kale 1 cup of tahini 1/4 cup of...
Depression
Depression If you have struggled most of your life with depression, been on an antidepressant for as long as you can remember, find it difficult to find joy in anything, feel tired more often than not, then maybe its time to take a closer look at your biochemistry!...
Anxiety, Depression and the MTHFR Connection!
Anxiety, Depression and the MTHFR Connection! Recently there has been a lot of press around mood issues such as anxiety and depression and the possibility, that the cause is connected to a genetic mutation, of the MTHFR gene (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase). This...
Insomnia – Sleep Issues!
Insomnia When it comes to sleeping well, many of us are just not getting what we need, both quality and quantity! If you feel tired and wired or just like you could do with a bit more energy, taking a close look at your “sleep hygiene” is a must. Poor sleep can result...
Health Food to Superfood
Health Food to Superfood Here is a little brief on why some foods are beyond a health food, making them superfoods! Acai Has a high ORAC score, hence has a high antioxidant capacity and therefore slows down the oxidative processes, commonly associated with age-related...
Flaxseed Crackers
Looking for healthy snack ideas? If you usually turn to fruit, or fruit based snacks, but want something different, then it might be time to consider something like, these flaxseed crackers. We often buy crackers, but you can make your own! It will take you a couple...
Naturopathic Medicine Integrating In General Practice?
Naturopathic Medicine Integrating In General Practice? Naturopathic and alternative therapies, have a huge roll to play in our health care! It looks like some general practitioners are now agreeing, with a view to educating other GP's, on the importance of an...
Green Tea, Coffee, Chai Tea, Herbal Teas
Warm drinks are popular, both in summer and winter, and whilst a lot of us indulge in these drinks purely for pleasure, they can provide far more benefits to our health. Besides taste, warm drinks help connect us to other humans in social settings, they provide a...
Green Juicers
Want to start to introduce juicers into your diet but don't know where to start? Here is a quick look at the two type of ways to get greens into your diet. GREEN JUICERS To make a green juice, you will need to purchase a juicer. People at ...
Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate-Mousse "Chocolate Mousse" This is a very creative way to make a healthy chocolate mousse that is good for you, taken from the raw food community. When feeding to kids you can lower the cacao powder as it may be too strong. Ingredients 2 Large Avocados 2...
Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Muffins These blueberry muffins are gluten, dairy, additive, sugar free! They taste good too, if you prefer you can leave out the honey and use stevia instead. Blueberry Muffins Ingredients 2 Cups Blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1/2 Cup water 2 Cups of almond...
Mindfulness-Meditation-3
Mindfulness Meditation-3 If you don't know what mindfulness meditation is then come along and experience it. Research shows meditation aids in building muscle mass, so add these sessions as part of your exercise routine this year. The added bonus is mindfulness...
Australian Healthy Eating – Seasonal Produce
Australian Healthy Eating - Seasonal Produce Eating with the seasons, is an aspect of Australian Healthy Eating nearly forgotten! We can access tomatoes and cucumbers all year rounds, even though these foods, only grow naturally, in summer. Taking the lead and...
Healthy Food: What Are “Whole Foods”?
Whole Foods We hear the word "whole foods" a lot, but do you actually know what this means? Whole foods, are foods which have not been altered from the state they have been found in nature. They haven't been refined or processed. They are a healthy food, because they...
Protein Balls Recipe
Your collection of recipes would not be complete without a protein ball recipe! They are quick and easy to put together, packed with yummy ingredients, they can be frozen, you can add or vary the superfoods you put in them, this is only limited by your imagination. I...
Tahini Dips
Healthy-Snacks-Tahini-Dips To make food taste good there are two really important things that need to be considered - good fats and herbs/spices! These tahini based dips are a beautiful way to get in good fats in, are easy to reach, healthy snacks - use with veggie...