Poaching is a great way to cook as it is both healthy and tasty. Here is a lovely recipe using that technique. 2 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped 3 cm piece fresh ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 kg chicken tenderloins 250ml good quality chicken stock (homemade organic if possible!) Handful Read More …
Autumn Foods!
As mentioned before, it is good to eat foods that are in season as they are likely to have a higher nutrient content, are fresher and (hopefully) less expensive! It also means more variety which is really important for good health. Here are some Autumn Season fruit and veg: Fruit: Apples, Bananas, Berries, Grapes, Grapefruit, Read More …
Spiced Nuts
These spiced nuts are easy, delicious, irresistible and (of course) healthy! 100g raw almonds 100g raw cashews 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt Mix spices and salt together in a bowl and set aside. In a heavy-based pan, cook the nuts over low Read More …
Blood Thinners
Aspirin Therapy is now commonly used for people with a real or family history of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. But did you know that the risk of major bleeds from taking low dose aspirin was more than 50% higher than those not taking this therapy? Do we really need to take a Read More …
Ease Pain and Inflammation with Turmeric
It’s known for its mildly pungent, earthy flavour and vibrant orange–yellow hue, making it an essential ingredient for many types of curries. But did you know there’s more to turmeric than its use in food? Turmeric has long been used for the treatment of rheumatic and inflammatory conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis. It has demonstrated Read More …
Springtime Foods!
It is always good to eat foods that are in season as they are likely to have a higher nutrient content, are fresher and (hopefully) less expensive! If we eat foods that are in season we also have more variety in our diet as we will change what we eat each season. Some good fruit Read More …
Balinese Chicken
This delicious recipe is easy to make and very tasty! 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled 3 cm piece fresh ginger, chopped 1 – 2 teaspoons sambal oelek* depending on how much chilli you like 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 kg sliced chicken breast (or sliced thigh fillets) 2 Read More …
Chemicals in the environment that disrupt your hormones!
There are chemicals in our environment that mimic the action of hormones in the body. These chemicals are called “endocrine disruptors” and they interfere with the function of hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone, insulin & thyroid hormones. This causes a wide range of health problems as you can imagine. Over the last 70 years thousands of man-made Read More …
RESEARCH ON HOMEOPATHY
There has been a lot of talk in the media recently about homeopathy and research. Unlike many herbal medicines or nutritional supplements, it is difficult to have homeopathy researched through double blind, controlled studies. This is because, with Homeopathy, one remedy is chosen out of thousands that matches the symptoms of the individual. For example, Read More …
Want a Guilt Free Chocolate Delight That Powers Your Metabolism!!??
New Isowhey Hot Chocolate is not your average hot chocolate! It is the ideal, relaxing snack when you’re following a diet program and craving something warm and sweet. It contains healthy Cocoa (antioxidant support), Lactium (a calming relaxant), Green tea (antioxidant that helps you to burn energy), plus a hint of warming Chilli to fuel Read More …