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7 Self-Care Tips For Mums
7 self-care tips for mums By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Being a good mother doesn’t mean that you have to give up your social life, your hobbies or things that you enjoy. Yes, your child (or children) take up most of your time and need your full care and attention, but it’s still so important to take time out every so often to care for yourself. A healthier and happier you, makes for healthier and happier children. You will be amazed how a little TLC can leave you feeling like a completely different woman. [...]
Important Tips For Keeping Your Cartilage
Important tips for keeping your cartilage By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Keeping your cartilage is something people think more about as they get older. It’s natural to lose cartilage as you age, but if you lose it more rapidly than your body can replace it, or lose it at a relatively young age, you may be left with aching joints and a bad back. Several things can contribute to cartilage loss. A study published in the journal Radiology has found that obesity contributes to rapid cartilage loss. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes loss of [...]
Nut Biscuits
Nut biscuits If you feel like you need a treat with your cup of tea, these nut biscuits will hit the spot! Generic store-bought biscuits are loaded with sugar, cheap vegetable oils, preservatives and refined grains. These biscuits are free from all the nasties and provide you with healthy fats that are needed for hormone production, brain function and skin health. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 36 g Total calories: 160 Carbohydrates: 2.85 g Fat: 15.5 g Protein: 3.73 g Ingredients ½ cup almond meal ¼ cup chopped [...]
5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Metabolism
5 simple ways to boost your metabolism By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) When we say ‘metabolism’, we are referring to everyday chemical processes our body uses to produce energy. Our metabolic rate is the rate at which our body breaks down food to use as an energy source. Therefore, the more effective or fast your metabolism is the more energy you have and the better you will feel. Here are 5 easy ways to boost your metabolism: 1. Consume protein with every meal Protein is [...]
What You Need To Look At When Buying A Meal Replacement Shake
What you need to look at when buying a meal replacement shake By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Shopping for a meal replacement shake can be overwhelming as there are many different products on the market and they all claim to be the best for weight loss. Not all meal replacements are created equal which is why it's important to be informed and to read the labels. RDI of nutrients Meal replacements must meet strict criteria in order to be classified as a meal replacement. They must [...]
5 Ways Obesity Could Be Harming Your Health
5 ways obesity could be harming your health By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Carrying excess body weight isn’t good for your health. Everyone is aware of that. Not everyone is aware of the complexities though. Fat cells are able to secrete a variety of chemicals and hormones that raise inflammation in the body. If you have a lot of fat cells, you can end up with very high inflammation. Fat cells that sit across your torso are the most problematic. Here are 5 consequences of obesity you may not [...]
Detox Soup
Detox soup This soup must be consumed as one of your meals each day for the duration of the detox. You may have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You could make a large amount on weekends, or when you have more time, and consume leftovers during the week. You can vary the ingredients to your own taste and do a mixture of slicing, chopping, dicing and grating to make an attractive texture. At the end of cooking you may blend 4-5 cups of soup to give a thicker soup. Almost anything goes! Serves: 6-8 [...]
Stuffed Tomato And Cheese Mushrooms
Stuffed tomato and cheese mushrooms These stuffed tomato and cheese mushrooms are rich in antioxidants, B vitamins, vitamin A, vitamin K, selenium and zinc to boost energy levels, immunity, eye health, skin health, mood and thyroid function, just to name a few. Delicious and fresh, they are perfect as a snack or side dish. Serves: 3 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 81 g Total calories: 121 kcal Carbohydrates: 3.37 g Fat: 7.83 g Protein: 10.38 g Ingredients Garlic butter 2 tbsp butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped or minced 1 tbsp [...]
Boost Your Memory With These 6 Foods
Boost your memory with these 6 foods By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Are you constantly losing your keys, forgetting what day it is or calling people by the wrong name? Perhaps you have trouble recalling memories or remembering to complete simple tasks. Particular foods can actually help to boost your memory. 1. Olive oil This wonderful oil is bursting with healthy fats and polyphenols which support brain health and protect the brain from damaging compounds. Extra virgin olive oil offers the greatest benefit and can be [...]
The Best Calcium-Rich Foods To Include In Your Diet
The best calcium-rich foods to include in your diet By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Calcium is the main mineral needed for maintaining and supporting bone strength. Roughly 99% of calcium in the body is stored in bones and teeth. As we age, the risk of osteoporosis (low bone density) increases, but this can also occur in young people. Having low bone density increases the risk of fractures and not consuming enough calcium can slow bone healing. The RDI for calcium is 1100mg daily. FOOD AMOUNT [...]
