There are very few natural, whole foods that we would consider "bad" to eat. If whole food is prepared in a way that preserves its natural nutrient composition, virtually all foods are good for you! It's usually what we do to foods that make them bad for us. Here are some of the steps we Read More …
Homeopathy for eczema in children
Homeopathy is great for children. They like the taste and it is easy for them to take. A Germany study was carried out on 118 children suffering from atopic eczema. 54 children were treated with homeopathic medicine and 64 children were treated with conventional dermatology drugs. Both groups were followed for a period of 12 Read More …
Healthy Nut Recipes
These Nut Recipes can be made up to 1 day ahead and can be stored in an airtight container. Great for a healthy snack or for entertaining. SPICED HONEY SOY NUTS 1 ½ cups raw macadamia nuts 1 ½ cups raw cashews 1 cup natural almonds 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons Read More …
Stress Buster!
Probiotics could be the new yoga for those needing stress management techniques. Researchers in Ireland conducted studies on the effect of a probiotic, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (L. rhamnosus), on behavioural responses to stress. When placed in a stressful situation, the group of people taking the probiotics displayed less anxiety and released less stress hormones! When looking Read More …
Good quote for the New Year
I love this quote – it's so true! People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas! ~Author Unknown
A cuppa a day …
Recent research* has shown that catechins in green tea significantly reduce both total and LDL cholesterol (LDL cholesterol is the ‘bad’ cholesterol). Tea is made from the leaves of the plant, Camellia sinensis. There are 3 main types: Green – made by quickly steaming or heating the leaves to prevent breakdown of the catechins. Oolong Read More …
Hormones Out Of Balance?
Do you suffer from: * irregular or heavy periods * weight gain * fluid retention * low libido * breast tenderness * sleep disturbances * headaches * foggy head * mood swings * thinning of scalp hair? If the answer is YES to some or all of these you could have symptoms of oestrogen dominance (and progesterone Read More …
Top Five Eating Tips
1. VARIETY Variety in what you eat is the best way to ensure you are getting adequate nutrients from your food. You always need to have variety in vegetables and fruit. But you also need to have variety in grains and protein and most people don’t do this. To have variety in grains – take Read More …
Are frozen blueberries good for you?
Yes, even after blueberries have been frozen, they can provide you with excellent antioxidant support. It's important, of course, for your blueberries to be high quality before they are frozen, and for this reason, I recommend organically grown blueberries. Always avoid blueberries that are dull in color. There's good research showing very little loss of Read More …
Turkey & Rice Burgers
These turkey burgers are great as they have the protein (turkey) and the grain (brown rice) together in the one patty. Fantastic for children who don’t eat brown rice (as they may not notice it!) or for lunch, with a green salad, when you don’t want to have bread. Otherwise delicious served with the dipping Read More …