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Nutty Chickpea Salad
Nutty chickpea salad This great nutty chickpea salad can help detoxify your body. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 183 g Total calories: 370 Protein: 16.06 g Fat: 21.4 g Carbohydrates: 31.89 g Fibre: 8.1 g Ingredients 2 cups cooked chickpeas ¼ cup freshly roasted pecans 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 cup grated daikon (white) radish (use carrot if unavailable) 1 cup grated beetroot ¼ cup coriander, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tbsp tamari Method Combine ingredients together and serve. [...]
Heal Your Gut Through Cleansing
Heal your gut through cleansing By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) There has been a lot of hype recently about the importance of gut health and cleansing, and for good reason. 70% of our immune system is in our gut, this includes our microbiome (gut bacteria) which consists of good bacteria and pathogenic (bad) bacteria. As long as there are more good gut bugs than bad gut bugs we are in the clear;however, when dysbiosis (an unhealthy balance of bad bacteria) occurs, that’s when things can go pear-shaped. Dysbiosis has been linked to bloating, indigestion, food intolerances/allergies, [...]
Homemade Tahini Dip
Homemade tahini dip This homemade tahini dip is high in fibre and low in carbs, making it an excellent snack paired well with carrot, celery or cucumber sticks. Serves: 8 Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 63 g Total calories: 370 Protein: 7.85 g Fat: 35.34 g Carbohydrates: 10.5 g Ingredients 365 g bottle of tahini 3 large cloves of garlic, pressed Juice of small lemon or lime 100 ml good oil, (olive, avocado, macadamia or hemp seed oil) Best quality salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste Herbs of your [...]
The Cognitive Benefits Of Cleansing
The cognitive benefits of cleansing By Nutrition Consultant, Jess Robinson Detoxing and cleansing seem to be the talk of the town lately, as many people are becoming more and more aware of the benefits associated with detoxing. But one benefit that many people may not be aware of is the cognitive benefits of detoxing. Cognitive functions include reasoning, memory, attention and focus, which are related to the acquirement of information and knowledge. You can see how this makes the idea of doing a cleanse or detox even more enticing. When we are detoxing/cleansing we are ultimately reducing our [...]
How Healthy Is Your Mouth?
How healthy is your mouth? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska The health of your teeth and gums has an enormous bearing on your overall state of health, and it is also a reflection of your general health. Commonly patients with digestive problems have issues with their gums or teeth. This may be a reflection of malabsorption of nutrients, chronic infections, and/or overgrowth of bacteria or yeast in the gut. Our mouths are just teeming with bacteria, and that’s how it’s supposed to be. Problems occur when too much of the wrong microorganisms are allowed to flourish. This can be [...]
Chicken Curry
Chicken curry This chicken curry is not only delicious but is high in protein and makes the perfect winter warmer. If desired, can also be paired with basmati rice or steamed greens. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 437 g Total calories: 448 Protein: 24.39 g Fat: 32.79 g Carbohydrates: 17.58 g Fibre: 2.1 g Ingredients 100 g chicken breast, cubed 1 small onion, cut into wedges 3-4 stems of coriander 100 g pumpkin, cut into medium wedges 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds 1-2 tsp red/green curry paste 67 [...]
The Top 10 Anti-Ageing Foods
The top 10 anti-ageing foods By Nutrition Consultant, Jessica Robinson While ageing is inevitable, getting old and looking our age isn’t, and there are several measures that can be taken to slow down the ageing process. One of the best ways to reduce the effects of ageing is through our diet. Here are 10 of the best anti-ageing foods: 1) Avocado Not only are avocados rich in vitamin E, but they are also loaded with beneficial monounsaturated fats that together support healthy, glowing skin and shiny hair. [...]
Simple Tips To Alleviate Back Pain
Simple tips to alleviate back pain By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Back problems are one of the most common conditions these days with estimates from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2017-2018 National Health Survey indicating that around 4 million Australians have back problems. It is estimated that 70-90% of people will suffer from some form of lower back pain at some point in their lives. These statistics are quite significant and rather concerning. Thus, here are some simple tips to help alleviate back pain: 1. [...]
Case Study: Fibromyalgia
Case study: Fibromyalgia By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Victoria is a 46 year old lady who came to see me seeking help for fatigue, excess weight and fibromyalgia. Her biggest concern was the fibromyalgia. Victoria mostly experienced it in her neck, across her shoulder blades and both arms. She often woke with a painful neck, and from there, the pain spread across her upper body throughout the rest of the day. Sometimes when she got out of bed to visit the bathroom in the middle of the night, she got a sharp stabbing pain along one side of her [...]
Berry, Coconut And Hemp Smoothie
Berry, coconut and hemp smoothie This is a nutritious, healthy, easy smoothie to make on the run for a snack, lunch or breakfast! Serves: 2 Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 290 g Total calories: 340 Protein: 20.06 g Fat: 22.53 g Carbohydrates: 16.79 g Ingredients 1 cup of mixed berries (fresh or frozen) ½ cup of coconut milk 1 cup of water 2 tbsp hemp seeds 2 tbsp Synd X protein powder 2 tbsp shredded coconut ¼ tsp Nature Sweet (optional) Method Place all ingredients into a blender. [...]
