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Goat’s Cheese, Asparagus And Mushroom Omelette
Goat's cheese, asparagus and mushroom omelette High in protein and low in carbs; this goat’s cheese, asparagus and mushroom omelette is very satiating and will keep you full for hours. Omelettes make for a healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner option and you can change around the ingredients for different varieties. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 8 Serving size: 260 g (half omelette) Total calories: 370 Protein: 19.9 g Fat: 29.6 g Carbohydrates: 7.85 g Fibre: 1.9 g Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 8 button mushrooms (or preferred variety) Handful chopped parsley [...]
12 Tips To Help You Slim Down This Spring
12 tips to help you slim down this spring By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Spring has sprung! The weather is warming up, and it’s time to put your winter coats away and get out your shorts and singlets. If you overindulged this winter your shorts might be feeling a bit snug. This is the perfect chance to commit to a lifestyle change to shed those excess winter kilos, and get your body ready for spring wear. Here are the top tips to losing those unwanted centimetres: [...]
Are You Aware Of This Powerful Breast Cancer Risk Factor?
Are you aware of this powerful breast cancer risk factor? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Breast cancer is the most feared disease for the majority of women. Nearly everyone personally knows at least one woman who has been diagnosed with the disease. The unfortunate thing is that most women don’t think there’s anything they can do to reduce their risk of breast cancer. Public health messages strongly advocate the use of mammograms and breast exams to detect tumours at the earliest stage possible, but there’s a world of difference between detection and prevention. Nowhere near enough focus is placed [...]
Colcannon Potatoes
Colcannon potatoes If you’re looking for a heart-warming side dish, these Colcannon potatoes are just what you need. The addition of cabbage to this dish is not only tasty but boasts fantastic liver-loving benefits. Serve with your favourite protein. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 8 Serving size: 167 g Total calories: 130 Protein: 2.5 g Fat: 6.6 g Carbohydrates: 16.4 g Fibre: 2.8 g Ingredients 2 cups cabbage (green or red), shredded finely ¼ cup milk 100 g sweet potatoes, diced 150 g potatoes, diced 2 spring onion, chopped 1 tsp [...]
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Male Fertility
10 things you didn’t know about male fertility By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) 1. Diet Eating an unhealthy diet can reduce the quality of sperm. 2. Vitamin C Vitamin C improves sperm count and motility. 3. Stress Stress can reduce sperm concentration during ejaculation. 4. Why? In the majority of cases, the cause of male infertility is idiopathic, or unknown. 5. Quality The quality of a male’s sperm could contribute to [...]
Are You Getting Enough Protein In Your Diet?
Are you getting enough protein in your diet? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Protein shakes, protein balls, protein bars – these are often used and talked about by health and fitness enthusiasts. Protein is one of the three macronutrients in our diet (the other two are carbohydrate and fat). Did you know that there are also many different proteins in the human body? We have collagen – the major structural component of muscles, ligaments and cartilage, enzymes – we have about 2000 different ones, some are specific to digestion, others regulate blood clotting etc, antibodies – fight [...]
10 Ways To Know If You Have Insulin Resistance
10 ways to know if you have insulin resistance By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Insulin is an important hormone that controls many metabolic processes in your body. Unfortunately, problems with this hormone are incredibly common and are at the heart of many modern health conditions. Sometimes the cells of your body stop responding to insulin properly. This is called insulin resistance, and is very common. Most people think about diabetics when they see the word insulin, but problems with insulin can occur in a number of different conditions, in people with normal blood sugar. You have probably heard of [...]
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed chicken breast If you’re looking for the perfect dish to serve your guests for dinner, this chicken breast stuffed with tomato, silverbeet and cheese recipe is just what you need. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 11 Serving size: 1 breast Total calories: 323 Protein: 33.1 g Fat: 17.9 g Carbohydrates: 6.8 g Fibre: 1.7 g Ingredients 2 medium chicken breasts (marinated – see recipe below) 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped ½ red capsicum, seeded and diced 1/2 cup silverbeet, chopped 1/4 cup goat’s cheese, crumbled Marinade 2 tbsp tamari sauce 2 [...]
8 Signs You May Have A Leaky Gut
8 signs you may have a leaky gut By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Your intestines are the gateway to your health. If your gut is healthy, chances are your overall state of health is good. Whereas if your digestive health is poor, you probably experience several varied health problems. You may have heard of leaky gut syndrome. It is increasingly being recognised as an underlying factor in most inflammatory and immune mediated health problems. What is a leaky gut? Your intestine is naturally permeable to very small molecules in order to absorb vital nutrients. At the same time, it [...]
Soothe And Heal Your Gut
Soothe and heal your gut Ultimate Gut Health powder is a powerful formulation that can be taken daily to repair, heal and restore the gut lining. The Ultimate Gut Health powder has multiple actions and provides fuel for the cells lining the intestines and protects the lining of the gastrointestinal tract (known as the mucosa). Ultimate Gut Health powder can be very beneficial for leaky gut inflammatory bowel problems gastritis reflux or GORD peptic ulcers irritable bowel syndrome excess unhealthy gut bacteria weak digestion poor absorption of nutrients food allergy and/or intolerance Take one scoop of the Ultimate [...]
