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Fish Parcels With Vegetables
Fish parcels with vegetables Whether it's supper for one or dinner party fare this fish parcels with vegetable recipe is as easy as it gets. A very healthy meal for any occasion. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 286 g Total calories: 366 Protein: 23.8 g Fat: 27.2 g Carbohydrates: 11.3 g Fibre: 5.1 g Ingredients 2 medium carrots 1 cup green beans 1 cup cauliflower 2 x 200g firm white fish fillets 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges Sprig of dill Sea salt and black [...]
Is A Ketogenic Diet Safe For Your Liver?
Is a ketogenic diet safe for your liver? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Should you follow a low carb diet if you have a fatty liver? This is a question I am often asked. A low carb diet is higher in fat; sometimes referred to as a ketogenic diet. Is this safe or beneficial for those with a fatty liver? If you have a fatty liver it means there’s too much fat inside the liver already. Surely you shouldn’t be eating a lot of fat! Actually the research shows quite the opposite. It’s the ideal way to eat for [...]
Fish Burgers
Fish burgers All the family will enjoy these tasty fish burgers. They are high in protein and fat for a healthy, satisfying lunch or dinner. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 11 Serving size: 318 g Total calories: 387 Protein: 26 g Fat: 25 g Carbohydrates: 14 g Fibre: 1.5 g Ingredients 2 tbsp cold pressed olive oil or coconut oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1½ cloves garlic, finely diced 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional) ½ tsp ground cumin 1 tbsp fresh coriander 200 g canned tuna or salmon, [...]
How To Achieve Youthful Looking Skin
How to achieve youthful looking skin Collagen is an abundant, fibrous protein in the body that is responsible for support, strength, elasticity and hydration within the skin, bones, cartilage and tendons. Skin is the largest organ in the body and therefore requires high amounts of collagen to maintain its integrity. Collagen is responsible for the texture and appearance of our skin, providing us with a youthful appearance. As collagen production declines, signs of ageing begin to appear in the form of wrinkles, dry or sagging skin, stiff joints and brittle hair and nails. [...]
Women With Autoimmune Disease At Higher Risk Of Having An Autistic Child
Women with autoimmune disease at higher risk of having an autistic child By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A recent study has found that women with an autoimmune disease are up to three times more likely to have a child with autism than the general population. The autoimmune diseases included in this study were coeliac disease, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Autism is a complex medical condition and there are a large number of risk factors. Autoimmune disease is common and the vast majority of women end up having children who don’t have autism. Research like this helps increase [...]
Cajun Style Fish
Cajun style fish This Cajun-style fish recipe is high in protein and quality fats to promote satiety and stabilise blood sugar levels. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 289 g Total calories: 487 Protein: 46 g Fat: 31 g Carbohydrates: 4 g Fibre: 0.4 g Ingredients 2 pieces of fish (king, snapper, mullet) ¼ cup of olive oil 2 shallots, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ tsp each paprika and cayenne pepper ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tsp sea salt 4 tbsp plain [...]
Did You Know Dry Skin Brushing Can Assist With Detoxing?
Did you know dry skin brushing can assist with detoxing? The skin is the largest organ of the body, and plays a vital role in the elimination of toxins, wastes and impurities from the body. It is estimated that at least 25% of elimination of waste occurs through the skin. Dry skin brushing opens up the pores of the skin, and stimulates the lymphatic system. We have a whole network of lymphatic tubes throughout the body, that collects fluids, impurities, bacteria and waste products from the body, and transports them to your blood for filtration and detoxification. This [...]
Spicy Mince
Spicy mince This spicy mince is the perfect, easy, winter warmer as the weather changes. It is high in protein and takes no time to put together. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 12 Serving size: 383 g Total calories: 354 Protein: 42.98 g Fat: 16.5 g Carbohydrates: 10.32 g Fibre: 2.4 g Ingredients 375g beef/lamb mince 1 small onion, finely diced ½ garlic clove crushed 1 cup chopped button mushrooms ½ carrot diced 1 tbsp tomato paste ¼ tsp cinnamon 1 chilli, finely diced ½ cup of water 1 tbsp olive [...]
Key Foods To Fuel Your Brain
Key foods to fuel your brain By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Memory and the ability to clearly remember the events of our lives are among the most important aspects of good health. While memory loss is more common with ageing, there are many other factors involved such as stress, depression, anxiety, nutrient deficiencies, dehydration, and substance abuse. So, when you think about all these other factors, it is very common for younger people to also experience foggy brain and poor memory. Eating the right foods can definitely help to keep your brain forever young. Here are [...]
UTIs: Common Causes And How To Treat Them
UTIs: Common causes and how to treat them By Nutrition Consultant Jessica Robinson Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are extremely common in women due to women having shorter urethras which allows bacteria to have easier and quicker access to the bladder. Many women experience recurrent UTIs because with each infection you increase your chances of getting another UTI later on. Common symptoms include: burning sensation upon urinating, more frequent and/or urgent urination, and pelvic pressure. UTIs are basically caused by bacteria, primarily E. coli which generally inhabits the human colon but can travel through the urethra to invade the [...]
