Packed with flavours and textures and satisfying! This bean salad is delicious served as a side to some freshly cooked protein or as a hearty salad at a BBQ. For a main dish vegetarian option add some chopped up tempeh or even some boiled eggs. IN a previous...
It's all in the preparation! Consuming grains, seeds and beans can tend to make some of us bloated. Fortunately there is a lot that you can do with grains, seeds and beans that can make them more digestible as well as preserving their nutrients. These foods need...
Using food as medicine for joint pain. Many people experience inflammation in the body, symptoms of pain and swelling. This may be linked to arthritis or osteoporosis or some other condition. The good news is that I have found that certain foods can lower inflammation in...
Let them eat cake! So you love chocolate cake but you want to keep to your gluten free or sugar free diet? Well here you have it! Stick to your diet and have your cake too! This cake is dense and moist and delicious. It tastes better...
We know that fish is good for us, but how can we find the healthiest, freshest fish? [embed]https://youtu.be/zJH0uqlfR94[/embed] Firstly, here are three good reasons include more fish and seafood into your diet: Fish has high quality protein that is easy to digest Fish is rich in Omega 3 anti-inflammatory...
How are gut health and serotonin related? It is becoming increasingly clear that the bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms that compromise your body's microflora can play a major role in your mental health as well as physical health (Mercola; 2013). Researchers at UCLA have reported that...
Healthy Gluten-free Pancakes? Yes it is possible! Hooray! There are plenty of healthy pancake recipes and ideas out there, but this one is gluten free, nutritious and yummy! Many of my patients are on a gluten-free diet as part of their gut health journey, and this recipe...
[embed]https://youtu.be/lJhrKfw0bec[/embed] Approximately 20% of the population are diagnosed with IBS. This is a lot! The good news is that you don't have to live with IBS! It is easily manageable and a skilled practitioner will help you to over come it! Whats is it? ...
Snack Smart Eating a snack or two between meals is the norm for your school children, and it is probably what you are in the habit of doing whist at work also. Snacking on healthy foods can curb hunger and can help you get all of the...
These days most of us are more aware of our health and more concerned about what we include into our diet. There are so many different views about what is best for our health and what is good for us. I believe that it is good...
[embed]https://youtu.be/2ntcBYqIIwQ[/embed] Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (reduced insulin production) and/or the insulin does not work effectively and/or the cells of the body do not respond to insulin effectively (known as insulin resistance) It usually develops in adults over the...
We live in a fast paced world, with an abundance of processed, refined and unhealthy food options. Unfortunately, many people seem to have lost sight of what good food choices are, with even "healthy" options being false marketing. Consequently, many people find themselves frustrated, trying...
A few weeks ago I asked you to email me any nutrition based questions you might want answers to. Thank you for all of your responses! I am looking forward answering them one by one. The Question I will focus on this week is: My mother is...
RAW Probiotic Smoothie This is the result of combining the goodness of raw foods with probiotic goodness. I presented at the Mind Body Spirit Festival on the weekend. I talked about the benefits of eating at least 50% of raw food in your diet. This smoothie is so delicious! Its...
Are you making your our fermented drinks at home? As you would know I am very passionate about fermented foods and drinks, and I think its great that many of you seem to be making your own at home! A few weeks ago I asked you to...
My nutritional tip this week addresses another one of your Questions. The Question is: Supplements or no supplements? There is not one simple answer for this question, since many variables may be different among individuals. There are several things that need to be considered when talking about supplements. There are...
Many people wonder about the facts surrounding cholesterol and heart disease. I get many questions about the correct dietary approach to high cholesterol. The good news is that foods such as meats and eggs do not need to be entirely avoided if you have high cholesterol! There...
Let’s face it, it is the silly season, at last in Australia and we all let ourselves relax, we drink one or two glasses of wine too much...
Today I would like to answer more questions from you. An interesting question from Joanne was: “My son (8 yrs) won’t eat meat. How can I make sure his nutritional needs are being met?” Dear Joanne, if I had a chance to see you one to one, I...
Eat healthy now so that the upcoming parties and platters don't affect your waistline! Its that time of year where the weather is warming up and so we crave lighter meals. Since the festive season is around the corner its a good idea to eat as healthy as...
Many people believe that soy products are a healthy source of protein. This is especially problematic for Vegetarians and Vegans who may use soy products as alternatives. The most common soy foods include; tofu, soy milk, soy beans, and soy sauce. Unfortunately, most soy products are not...
Food consumption should not just be seen as filling hunger or as a caloric number. Of course we know that food should be consumed for its nutritional value as well as for its taste and hunger satisfying. But are we really aware of how important the...
Healthy gut friendly recipe! You may have noticed I talk about the GAPS diet when I refer to healing your gut health problems. The GAPS diet effectively aims to restore your gut health to proper functioning, which eliminates most negative symptoms that people experience related to...
Plastic is everywhere in our world - it is impossible to avoid. We are surrounded by plastic in all shapes and sizes of packaging, appliances and products. Perhaps because we are so accustomed to it, most of us don't consider it, let alone think of it as harmful. Even...
Raw and delicious! As you probably know it is important to have as many raw foods in your diet as possible. But this doesn't mean that you always have to be munching on a carrot or celery stick. This would get boring. You can be very...
Did you know that your child's gut health will impact on their development? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRiHL_yzdFo] Research shows that there is a link between gastrointestinal issues and child developmental disorders such as Autism, A.D.D, A.D.H.D, and other developmental delays. If it happens that you have a child with developmental delays...
Looking for a delicious Springtime treat? Look no further - I have a great smoothie recipe for you! Packed with probiotic goodness, vitamins from fruits, healthy fats from coconuts and protein from eggs - this smoothie really does have the lot! And to top it off it tastes amazing! It is...
Take care of your gut health - make your own probiotic foods at home! Sauerkraut is a tasty and versatile fermented condiment that can be added to salads, eaten by the spoonful or mixed in with any meal to add amazing health benefits to your daily diet. For more information on...
The importance of microbiota for our overall health are numerous! Now how can we incorporate it into our daily diet? Microbiota is the ecological community of commensal, symbiotic and pathogenic microorganisms that literally share our body space. Commonly we refer to it as probiotics. In today's video learn...
[embed]https://youtu.be/a1Svd5Ja1Wo[/embed] It is common for people to experience uncomfortable symptoms and do nothing about it. We all have a tendency to ignore signs and wait and hope that "it will go away". As someone who experienced digestive issues myself, I've learn that digestion doesn't improve spontaneously....