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Low FODMAP Beef Bone Broth
Low FODMAP beef bone broth Bone broth works by slowly and gently extracting the valuable nutrients from the bone, making it a dietary powerhouse. It contains connective tissue components gelatine, collagen and glucosamine which are renowned anti-inflammatory nutrients that reduce joint pain and inflammation. Ingredients: 10 Serving Size: 1 cup Total calories: 182 kcal Carbohydrates: 3.47g Fat: 7.31g Protein: 26.35g Ingredients 1 kilo organic beef bones (you could use lamb bones instead) ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 large carrot, chopped 1 large zucchini, chopped 1 handful green [...]
Top Tips For Healthy Ageing
Top tips for healthy ageing By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Who wouldn’t want to look younger, feel younger and reduce their risk of health problems as they near closer to retirement, or even afterwards? Follow these simple tips: 1. Load up on fibre Fibre offers many health benefits, particularly when it comes to healthy ageing. Fibre helps to balance blood sugar and the insulin response, promotes a healthy weight, supports bowel health and normalises cholesterol levels. Sources of fibre include: vegetables and fruit, wholegrains, legumes, nuts [...]
Type 1 Diabetics Are More Likely To Break A Bone
Type 1 diabetics are more likely to break a bone By naturopath Margaret JasinskaA growing body of research is showing that type 1 diabetes can lead to impaired bone health and a more fragile skeleton. A recent study looked at medical records from 303,394 type 1 diabetes patients aged between 0 and 89 years. These were compared with data from 303,872 people without type 1 diabetes. The researchers found that type 1 diabetics have a significantly greater risk of both lower extremity fractures and hip fractures than people without diabetes. At this stage the mechanism behind this increased risk has [...]
Quick Beef And Mushroom Casserole
Quick beef and mushroom casserole This quick beef and mushroom casserole is a nutritious and hearty meal for a family dinner. It is high in first class protein and is great for meal prep as you can make it up in advance and freeze portions for later use. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 447 g Total calories: 294 Protein: 45.7 g Fat: 8.8 g Carbohydrates: 9.6 g Fibre: 2.6 g Ingredients 750 g lean beef strips (rump is ideal) 1 large onion, cut into chunks 1 tbsp cold [...]
Everyday Things That Could Be Affecting Your Menstrual Cycle
Everyday things that could be affecting your menstrual cycle While birth control, pregnancy and certain health conditions are known to affect your period, there are other less obvious causes you may not be aware of. It is important to be aware of any changes in your cycle as this is an indicator of your overall health. Picking up on any changes earlier on will be better for you, as you can make the appropriate changes before it gets any worse. 1. Excessive stress Stress is something that every person [...]
Fatty Pancreas: Do You Know the Risks?
Fatty pancreas: Do you know the risks? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska We write a lot about fatty liver because it’s an extremely common condition that can raise your risk of some serious diseases. Fatty pancreas is also becoming increasingly prevalent. A lot of people with a fatty liver also have a fatty pancreas, but it’s rarely spoken about. Fatty liver has reached epidemic proportions, with approximately one in four people in most western nations affected. An interesting review article recently appeared in the British Medical Journal called Non-alcoholic fatty pancreas disease. To quote the article, fatty pancreas “appears [...]
Are Dairy Products Contributing To Your Health Problems?
Are dairy products contributing to your health problems? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska If you have ever had a consultation with a naturopath, there is a very good chance you’ve been asked to eliminate dairy products from your diet, or cut down on them. There are some good reasons for this recommendation. Some people tolerate dairy products well and they don’t cause or aggravate existing health problems. However, if you have digestive or immune system conditions, it’s quite likely that dairy products aren’t doing your health any favours. If you are trying to overcome an autoimmune disease we strongly [...]
Pasta Verdi
Pasta verdi This pasta dish is made with fresh green herbs and gives you a mineral and vitamin boost to boot! Greens are high in antioxidants which are fantastic for cell health and the addition of hemp seeds provides essential fatty acids for healthy brain function. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 13 Serving size: 250 g Total calories: 625 g Protein: 15.6 g Fat: 49.8 g Carbohydrates: 34.5 g Fibre: 4.9 g Ingredients 10 sprigs chives 2 handfuls flat leaf parsley 1 bunch basil 1 cup rocket 1 cup baby spinach [...]
4 Tips To Help Stop Snoring
4 tips to help stop snoring By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Snoring can cause significant sleep loss – whether you are the snorer, or you share a bed with one. Poor sleep quality can really affect your health. Snoring is usually caused by health problems, and then the compromised sleep will cause even more health problems. Snoring is noisy breathing through the mouth or nose due to the vibration of soft tissues in a narrowed throat. The air moves more forcefully and this can create some awfully loud noises. Snoring is a lot more common among men than women, [...]
Toxins And Your Hair
Toxins and your hair Holistic trichologist & hairdresser Marilyn Searle According to trichologist and holistic hairdresser Marilyn Searle, a person with a high body burden of toxins will often have problems with their hair. This can include brittle hair, hair loss, thinning hair, premature greying and dull hair. Other symptoms can include dandruff, itchy scalp and scalp rashes caused by scalp inflammation. Most commonly used hair dyes contain significant amounts of potentially toxic chemicals and/or heavy metals. Many shampoos and conditioners contain petrochemicals. The scalp, just like the skin, absorbs most [...]
