As everybody knows, the main purpose of the digestive system is to digest and absorb food. Scientific research and clinical experience shows that without healthy gut flora, the digestive system cannot efficiently perform these functions. A good example is the digestion of milk and wheat proteins,...
The entirely new and exciting cuisine that we will explore today is gourmet raw food. This is where fruits, vegetables, sprouts, seeds and nuts are prepared in novel ways, often as much healthier versions of familiar cooked dishes. This food will blow your mind with...
Probiotic Foods Probiotic foods are fermented foods. They are rich in what are commonly called probiotic bacteria, which appear to have a very beneficial effect on our digestive tracts. We each carry anywhere from 1.5– 3 litres of bacteria in our guts, which act as a protective...
Food additives are not designed to improve foods, but to aid in the production process. Due to food laws, producers of products are legally allowed to leave out certain ingredients from their labels, as long as they have fulfilled their technical functions before the food...
Grown beneath the earth, root vegetables seem to have seeped in all of mother nature’s natural benefits. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="333"] Root Vegetables[/caption] Root vegetables grow underground and absorb a great amount of nutrients from the soil. They are packed with a high concentration of: - Antioxidants; the more...
Eggs are nature's perfect food; they provide excellent protein, vitamins and important fatty acids that contribute to the health of the brain and nervous system. Furthermore, the evidence clearly shows that eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, and can actually help...
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="800"] Cashews[/caption] Recently, I discovered cashew milk. I used to make almond milk and I totally overlooked the cashew nuts! These prove to make far testier milk than almonds do. Cashew nutritional facts: Delicately sweet yet crunchy cashew nut is packed with energy, antioxidants, minerals and...
There are some great anti-inflammatory agents that nature has on offer. The three I discuss here are easy-to-get ingredients that can quickly be added to your daily diet. Of course, when you are trying to reduce inflammation, there are other measures you can use alongside anti-inflammatory agents. I’ve...
The fibre dilemma is a topic I commonly discuss with patients when they come to me to help them improve their digestive health. For decades, fibre has been touted as an essential component of a healthy diet. The supposed benefits of a high-fibre diet have been drilled...
If you think that meditation is exclusively practised by Tibetan monks, you are wrong! In fact, meditation is practised by healthy, smart and very successful people all over the world. How come? Because the smartest people out there recognise the powerful benefits that meditation brings to their lives! What...
Not many people know that I live with abnormal spinal curvature in my lower back, called scoliosis. This condition has given me a lot of trouble since my childhood. Over the years, I have experienced a lot of back pain, bulging disc and muscles spasms. Moving to Australia...
As a nutritionist and certified GAPS practitioner, I work all the time with people who want to improve their health. In general, these are people with chronic conditions – usually related to poor digestive health – that make their lives miserable and harder, but that don’t...
In the latest episode of my Contemporary Nutrition Series with Michael Hince on Vision Australia Radio, I dealt with the myths surrounding dietary fat. However, our 30-minute session wasn’t really long enough to give you all the necessary information, so as we promised in the show,...
I would like to share with you today a recipe from Trupp's Wholefood Kitchen Cookbook. This is one of my favourite wholegrain dishes. Barley is known for its high fibre content that will feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut and speed up the transit time through...
1. Spend time with friends and family Staying in touch with friends and family is beneficial for you! Several studies have found that time spent with friends and family makes a big difference to how happy we feel, generally. Considering it is a pleasant time ! Harvard happiness expert...
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone who joined us at last weekend’s GAPS workshop at Trupp Cooking School. As many of you know, this is my favourite course because it has the potential to dramatically change people’s lives. Needless...
What are probiotics ? Probiotics are micro-organisms that show health benefits when consumed. Lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacteria are the most common types of microbes used as probiotics but certain yeast and bacilli may also be used. Probiotics and the human body – what’s the link? A human body...
Good afternoon everyone! A raw food pizza is packed with nutrients, it tastes absolutely amazing and it’s energising as well. I’m very happy to have this treat every now and then. I’ve noticed that our vegetarian and vegan students love this recipe too, as it fits...
Hello Everyone ! I am going to be presenting a cooking demonstration using fermented foods at the Mind Body Spirit Festival on Friday 15 November, from 11 a.m. to noon. If it so happens that you will be visiting the show, make sure that you pop...