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Moroccan Lamb And Chickpea Soup
Moroccan Lamb and Chickpea Soup This soup is not only delicious, but also healthy and the perfect winter warmer. Lamb is an excellent source of first-class protein and vital nutrients such as iron, zinc, selenium and vitamin B12. Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein and fibre and may also aid weight loss, regulate appetite and stabilise blood sugar levels. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 11 Serving Size: 301g Total calories: 373 Carbohydrates: 41.3g Fat: 10.89g Protein: 28.86g Ingredients 300g lamb shoulder (boneless), trimmed and cubed Sea salt [...]
8 Facts About Collagen – The Beauty Protein
8 facts about collagen – the beauty protein Fact #1 Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s the fibrous protein found in skin and connective tissue. Fact #2 Healthy collagen production is needed for healthy hair, skin and nails. Fact #3 It is responsible for the support, strength and elasticity of the skin, bones, cartilage and tendons. Fact #4 Collagen is responsible for the texture and appearance of our skin. Skin is the largest organ of [...]
5 Ways To Bounce Back After Overeating
5 ways to bounce back after overeating By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Even the healthiest individuals can overindulge, often due to stress, too many social get-togethers or special events which can make it easy to be tempted by rich sweets, greasy pizzas, or a few too many wines. We are only human after all, and are allowed to enjoy the sweet things in life, but when these indulgences become part of everyday life it can lead to unhealthy habits. Here are 5 tips to help you recover from overeating and that will help you to set [...]
Homemade Herb Aioli
Homemade herb aioli This homemade herb aioli is the perfect addition to home-made chips, roast vegetables, seared chicken or salad. Conventional store-bought mayonnaise uses cheap vegetable oils that cause inflammation in the body and contribute to plaque build-up in the arteries. Avocado has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and is rich in the healthy fat oleic acid. Makes: Approx. 1.5 cups Ingredients: 8 Serving Size: 17g Total calories: 125 kcal Carbohydrates: 0.3g Fat: 14g Protein: 0.2g Ingredients 1 cup avocado oil 1 large organic egg 1 tbsp lemon juice Pinch [...]
Are Your Clothes Harming You?
Are your clothes harming you? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) We all know that we are exposed to chemicals in our environment such as car fumes, pesticides and cleaning products. Have you ever thought about the clothes you’re wearing? Did you know that the clothes you are wearing right now have probably been washed, dyed and treated with an array of chemicals? Let’s take a look at some of the chemicals that are used during clothing manufacturing: Flame retardants: Flame retardants such as bromine [...]
The Benefits Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
The benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurised room or tube. In a high-pressure chamber, the air pressure is increased to three times higher than normal air pressure and in mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy the air pressure is increased to 1.3 times normal. HBOT allows your lungs to absorb more oxygen than would be possible at normal air pressure. Bringing more oxygen into the bloodstream can enhance healing for people with a number of conditions. Mild pressure HBOT [...]
Diabetics Must Protect Themselves From Infections
Diabetics must protect themselves from infections By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Diabetics are at higher risk of catching infections and find it more difficult to overcome them. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, please make sure your body has the nutrients it needs for protection against infections. Elevated blood sugar, and elevated insulin (present in most cases of type 2 diabetes) causes increased inflammation in the body. This inflammation leads to wear and tear and heightened oxidative damage. The body of a diabetic uses up nutrients at a faster rate in an effort to mitigate the [...]
Mushroom Tofu Stroganoff
Mushroom tofu stroganoff This mushroom tofu stroganoff is the perfect meal for your meat-free Mondays. It has similar flavours to the classic beef stroganoff but with a delightful twist. Mushrooms help to enhance the action of immune cells, contain protective antioxidants and a type of fibre called glucans which have cholesterol lowering benefits. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 13 Serving Size: 332g Total calories: 600 kcal Carbohydrates: 75.8g Fat: 29.4g Protein: 22.36g Ingredients 150g button mushrooms, sliced 150g flat mushrooms, sliced 250g tofu, diced 2 tbsp butter 2 [...]
Detox Your Home With These Top Tips!
Detox your home with these top tips! By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Did you know that the air inside your home could be up to 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside your home? That’s a scary thought isn’t it! The pollution in your home comes from many different sources such as mould in damp areas, combustion bi products from gas heaters and fireplaces, formaldehyde from furniture, volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) from paints, carpets and air fresheners, phthalates from plastics, heavy metals from dust and paints, as well as an array of chemicals from cleaning products, [...]
Food Intolerance And Gallbladder Conditions
Food intolerance and gallbladder conditions By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that food sensitivities increase your risk of developing a gallbladder condition? Gallbladder problems are extremely common – gallstones, an inflamed gallbladder or a gallbladder that doesn’t contract properly. Sometimes the cause is obvious – an unhealthy diet high in sugar, vegetable fat and highly processed foods. This isn’t always the case though. I see many patients who eat well most of the time and yet they still end up with a gallbladder problem. Food intolerance is sometimes the cause. It could be a food that’s widely [...]
