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Vinegar Helps Improve Insulin Resistance
Vinegar helps improve insulin resistance By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that vinegar can help both insulin and blood sugar levels? It’s especially helpful for those with type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome and fatty liver. Vinegar has some remarkable benefits for your metabolism. It can make blood sugar control and weight loss easier. A study was published in the journal Diabetes Care and titled “Vinegar improves insulin sensitivity to a high carbohydrate meal in subjects with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes”. The journal is published by the American Diabetes Association. People with type 2 diabetes [...]
Combat Your Sugar Addiction
Combat your sugar addiction By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) It’s normal to get sugar cravings every now and then. However, if you find that you cannot go more than a few hours before reaching for a sweet treat and have trouble controlling how much you eat, then it could be a sign that you’re addicted to sugar. When we consume sugar, it activates the reward centre of the brain to secrete dopamine which makes us feel happy, calm and satisfied. The brain begins to see sugar as a reward and makes you crave it. Research has shown [...]
Fig And Walnut Overnight Oats
Fig and walnut overnight oats This fig and walnut overnight oats recipe is nourishing and filling. It is high in protein and omega 3 fats, which promote healthy skin and curb your appetite. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 10 Total calories: 586 Carbohydrates: 40g Fat: 47g Protein: 19.5g Ingredients ½ cup rolled oats 4 tbsp chia seeds ½ cup walnuts, chopped 2 scoops Ultimate Superfood powder 1 cup unsweetened coconut yoghurt ¼ cup water Pinch cinnamon 1 tbsp honey 2 small figs diced + 2 sliced for topping Optional: 2 tbsp. [...]
A Maintenance Plan Will Keep Your Health On Track!
A maintenance plan will keep your health on track! By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Doing a Cleanse is a fantastic way to kickstart your health goals – you will support your body in removing toxins, boost your immune system, improve your digestive and liver health and feel energised and motivated. For some people, doing a 15-day cleanse is enough to keep them on track, but for the majority, after a few months they’ve lost their focus and drive and end up falling off the health wagon. Doing a Cleanse program once or twice a year is fantastic [...]
Using Mouthwash Raises The Risk Of Serious Diseases
Using mouthwash raises the risk of serious diseases By naturopath Margaret Jasinska For a lot of people, using mouthwash is a daily part of their routine. Have you considered that it may have adverse health consequences? Your mouth is part of your digestive system and contains a specific balance of microorganisms. Killing both good and bad bugs with mouthwash can have repercussions in other parts of your body besides your mouth. A study published in the journal Nitric Oxide found that people who used mouthwash twice or more daily are at significantly higher risk of developing pre-diabetes or [...]
Some Commonly Used Medication Can Trigger Autoimmune Disease
Some commonly used medication can trigger autoimmune disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A number of factors are known triggers of autoimmune disease. Interestingly, several commonly used medications are common culprits. Autoimmune disease means that your body’s immune cells become confused and start attacking your own body. Auto means self. Virtually any organ or tissue in the body can be attacked. If you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system literally believes that a component of your own body is a harmful foreign invader that shouldn’t be there and needs to be destroyed. Therefore your immune [...]
Lemon Macadamia Balls
Lemon macadamia balls These lemon macadamia balls make for a great afternoon snack or lunch box treat. Macadamias are a good source of vitamin E, offer cardiovascular benefits and can help to curb appetite. Makes: 12 balls Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 1 ball (35 g) Total calories: 174 Protein: 4.2 g Fat: 13.7 g Carbohydrates: 10.2 g Fibre: 1.6 g Ingredients ¾ cup macadamia nuts 1 cup desiccated coconut Juice and zest from ½ fresh lemon (can add more zest for a stronger lemon flavour) ½ tsp vanilla extract [...]
What To Do For Candida Infection
What to do for Candida infection By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Candida albicans is a form of fungus. Areas of the body most commonly affected are the vagina, mouth, intestine, skin folds and the napkin area in babies. Also known as thrush or monilia, candida is a normal inhabitant in our bodies. The yeast Candida albicans can change its form from a simple non-invasive cell to an invasive mycelial form with tendrils (tentacles). These tendrils grow like roots and can penetrate the wall of the bowel, and act like a leaking pipe through which waste products and toxins can [...]
The Top 12 Sources Of Protein
The top 12 sources of protein By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Every time you eat a handful of nuts, or a slice of chicken, the protein component is broken down into amino acids (the building blocks of protein) to be used for a variety of different functions in the body. Protein is used for repairing damaged tissue, the production of immune cells, feeding muscle growth, regulating fluid balance, hormone production and to make enzymes. Eating protein regularly will help to support all of these vital functions, will assist in balancing blood sugar levels and will feed your [...]
Easter Chocolate – The Healthier Way
Easter chocolate - The healthier way By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Easter is always the perfect excuse to eat our weight in chocolatey treats! We visit the supermarket and the aisles are lined with beautiful foil-wrapped eggs and we can’t help but sneak a couple into our shopping basket. We end up eating chocolate in the weeks leading up to Easter, as opposed to just the Easter weekend. Now I know you don’t want to hear it but binging on chocolate may not be doing your health any favours. Whilst the cocoa bean itself (what chocolate is [...]
