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Why You Shouldn’t Get Caught Up Counting Calories
Why you shouldn’t get caught up counting calories By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Are you guilty of scrutinising labels for the calorie content and reaching for the lower calorie option even though it might not necessarily be healthier? Are you of the belief that eating a 100-calorie bar of chocolate is the same as eating 100 calories worth of nuts? Do you find yourself obsessing over the calories with fear of weight gain? Well the truth is – calories are not the be all and end all of weight loss/maintaining a healthy weight. Don’t get me wrong, [...]
Natural Remedies To Beat Fluid Retention
Natural remedies to beat fluid retention By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Hot summer weather causes a lot of people to struggle with fluid retention. Swollen ankles are particularly common in people who stand all day. Others experience fluid retention in their fingers, abdomen or face. It can get very uncomfortable. Sometimes, holding onto excess fluid can signify health problems. If fluid retention is a significant problem for you, please see your doctor. This article will provide some useful remedies for dealing with mild fluid retention. It’s important to keep drinking lots of water Drinking more [...]
This Herbicide Raises The Risk Of Fatty Liver
This herbicide raises the risk of fatty liver By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that herbicide residues in food can raise the risk of fatty liver disease? The popular weedkiller RoundUp, which is used all over the world by agriculture and home gardeners causes liver damage and fatty liver in rats at the low doses that are permitted by regulators. This finding has led some researchers to speculate that RoundUp residues (found in the food nearly all of us eat) may raise the risk of not only non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, but also obesity, type 2 diabetes [...]
Commonly Used Chemicals Raise The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
Commonly used chemicals raise the risk of type 2 diabetes By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Diet and exercise are not the only factors that affect a person’s blood sugar level. Environmental factors also play a role. Each decade, the number of chemicals, plastics and heavy metals we are all exposed to grows. You may not realise that some of them can raise your blood sugar. A recent study showed that middle aged women who had higher levels of some breakdown products of phthalates had a significantly greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other similar women. Phthalates are [...]
Help For Menopausal Weight Gain
Help for menopausal weight gain By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Weight gain is a very common problem in women approaching menopause. Many women never had a problem with their weight, until they reached menopause, and then suddenly, the weight seems to pile on. Most common culprits for menopausal weight gain – Insulin resistance. This causes the liver to manufacture excess fat, which tends to accumulate inside the liver, and around the torso. Poor liver health. The liver stops burning fat efficiently, and you may develop a fatty liver, which is infiltrated with unhealthy fat. Reversing the fatty liver is [...]
Low Cholesterol May Raise Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Low cholesterol may raise Parkinson’s disease risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Cholesterol is a very important substance in your body. Your liver can produce all the cholesterol your body requires, and you can also obtain it through your diet by eating animal foods. Not enough attention is given to the potential health consequences of inadequate cholesterol in the body. According to Dr Kailash Chand, deputy chairman of the British Medical Association, people who take statin drugs are more than twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those who don’t. Cholesterol is very good for you. It has [...]
Liver-Loving Salad
Liver-loving salad This liver-loving salad contains sulphur-rich vegetables rocket and bok choy which support the detoxification pathways of the liver. This salad is loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats and fibre and utilises apple cider vinegar and olive oil as a healthy dressing. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 11 Total calories: 584 Carbohydrates: 55.78 g Fat: 34.85 g Protein: 19.95 g Ingredients 2 cups rocket 1 bunch bok choy, chopped 1 small raw beetroot, grated 1 zucchini, grated 2 cups baby spinach 1 carrot, grated 10 cherry tomatoes, halved ½ avocado, diced [...]
5-Ingredient Protein Pancakes
5-ingredient protein pancakes Made using only 5 ingredients, these pancakes are healthy and easy to make, providing a good dose of quality protein, complex carbohydrates, dietary fibre and B vitamins to give you the energy you need to kickstart your day and metabolism, promote a positive mood and aid digestion. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 5 Serving size: 213 g Total calories: 287 Carbohydrates: 40.9 g Fat: 10.1 g Protein: 27.5 g Ingredients 1 medium ripe banana 2 tbsp traditional oats 1 large free-range or organic egg 1 tbsp pecans, chopped [...]
Clues You May Have A Liver Problem
Clues you may have a liver problem By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know you can tell how healthy a person’s liver is just by looking at them? When a person’s liver isn’t well, it creates outward signs. That’s not surprising when you consider how many vital jobs your liver is responsible for. Fat burning, digestion, detoxification, immune function and nutrient storage are some of the most important. Clues of poor liver function include: Lumps of fat in the skin, particularly on the eyelids. This is also often [...]
Cancer Is A Bigger Threat To Diabetics Than Heart Disease
Cancer is a bigger threat to diabetics than heart disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Heart disease is a concern for most diabetics, but did you know that cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the biggest killer of both type 1 and type 2 diabetics? The majority of type 2 diabetics are taking cholesterol lowering medication and are concerned about their heart. It’s important to be aware of the risks of high blood sugar and elevated blood insulin. Both can act as fertilizer for cancer cells. This finding comes from data out of the UK, but aligns with statistics [...]