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…
Nutrition
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…
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…
Spices show promise in anti-cancer properties
1st October 2011
This study was the first to suggest that curcumin (the main phytochemical from turmeric) and piperine (from pepper) could reduce the risk of cancer by targeting stem cells. Based on…
Are you getting your 5 and 2 everyday?
4th September 2011
I can't believe how quickly this year is going! Only 3 months until christmas, I haven't got anything prepared! As most of you know I am going to be away…
Omega 3’s Protect Eyes
2nd September 2011
Patients suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and whose diets are rich in omega-3 fatty acids have a significantly lower risk of further damage compared to those with the…
Herbal Tea
3rd July 2011
Herbal Tea - Not actually Tea! I love a good cup of tea (and coffee too). I also love herbal tea - it's a great way of keeping hydrated and relaxing,…
Expectant Mums Reduce Infant Allergy with Fish Oil
2nd June 2011
Maternal intake of omega-3 could possibly be linked with childhood allergy incidence, according to a recent study. The randomised, placebo-controlled study aimed to measure the effects of maternal omega-3 long-chain…
Vitamin D Prevents Asthma Attacks
2nd March 2011
Deaths related to asthma attacks are far too common. One of the main causes of these asthma attacks is respiratory tract infections. Vitamin D has several effects in the body,…
Vitamin D – You Probably Aren’t Getting Enough
1st March 2011
Australia is the sunny country (especially recently) so you would think that we would be getting enough Vitamin D. But it seems that more and more people are deficient…
