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 …
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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 …
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 …
Which foods are “bad” to eat?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …