Snacks
23rd April 2012
Are snacks the unhealthiest meal? Recently I asked a question on my Facebook page: What is the hardest meal for you to eat healthy? The overwhelming majority of people said:…
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Trail Mix
23rd April 2012
Ingredients 1/2 cup goji berry and raw cocoa nib mix (I use Power foods which is sold in organic and health food shops) ¾ cup mixed seeds; Sunflower and pumpkin…
Baba Hummus
22nd April 2012
Ingredients 1 eggplant 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste, preferably unhulled) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon chilli powder Juice of 1/2 lemon…
Depression begins in the gut?
6th April 2012
Recent studies have revealed that inflammation, among other factors, may be one of the causes of depression. Current research suggests that depression is frequently associated with gastrointestinal inflammation and autoimmune disease,…
Muesli Bars
6th April 2012
Ingredients ½ cup brown rice syrup 2 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter ¼ cup almond butter or organic peanut butter 1 cup corn flakes 1 cup rolled oats (large oat…
Is Stress Deterring You From Health?
5th March 2012
Managing Stress Stress is now a common fixture in our hectic, busy lives. Small amounts of stress that are easily resolved can be beneficial in motivating and helping us…
Chicken, spices and shiitake mushroom hotpot with kale
2nd March 2012
Ingredients 1 fresh organic or hormone free chicken, cut into 8 1 small knob fresh turmeric, sliced finely 4 garlic cloves, sliced finely 1 small red chilli diced small (remove…
Endometriosis
28th February 2012
Endometriosis is the cause of up to 80% of pelvic pain or infertility. It is the most common cause of infertility in women over 25 years. It is estimated 10-20%…
Fish oil reduces child allergy risk
9th February 2012
New mothers who wait until they're breastfeeding before starting fish oil supplementation may have missed the boat when it comes to reducing childhood allergic disease. Results from five randomised, controlled…
Eating trans-fats increases your risk for Endometriosis
31st January 2012
The good oil on endometriosis Eat more fish and avoid biscuits, pastries and fast foods; That’s the message that comes out of a 12-year study on how dietary fat intake…
Stuffed Veggies Recipe
30th January 2012
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely grated 1/2 brown onion 2 anchovies ( or as many as you like) ½ cup cooked millet ½ cup mixed herbs…
Ready to Start a Family?
8th December 2011
Preconception Care - When and Where to Begin? Are you and your partner making plans to have a baby? The preconception period is an important window of opportunity to ensure you…
