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NAC May Help Those With Addictions
NAC may help those with addictions A natural protein called N-Acetyl-Cysteine or NAC has shown promise in early clinical trials to help those with addictions, including addiction to the dangerous drug ICE (methamphetamine). It may also help those addicted to nicotine, cocaine and cannabis. NAC has been found to alter brain chemicals associated with addiction according to the trials at Curtin University. Their trials are aimed at showing if NAC can reduce levels of use in those who are actively using ICE. The drug ICE causes an imbalance in glutamate systems in the brain. NAC can rebalance the [...]
Protein Brownie Truffles
Protein brownie truffles These guilt-free brownie truffles are little bites packed with protein, fibre and flavour and are easy to make. Makes about 12 Ingredients ½ cup vanilla protein powder (Synd X) ½ cup almond butter 5 medjool dates, pitted and soaked 1 tbsp melted coconut oil Pinch sea salt 1½ tbsp cacao powder (plus extra for coating) 6 walnuts, roughly chopped 4 tbsp almond meal Method Place almond butter, coconut oil and medjool dates in a food processor and blend until the dates form a [...]
Did You Know That Weight Loss Makes Us Hungrier?
Did you know that weight loss makes us hungrier? A Norwegian study of individuals with severe obesity has found that although hormones that control both fullness and hunger increase after weight loss, it seems that hunger wins. They suggest that their recent findings, which have now been published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, support the idea that obesity should be treated as a long-term illness. Professor Martins and colleagues studied morbidly obese adults who took part in a 2-year weight loss program during which they attended five 3-week residential sessions. “We gave 34 patients with [...]
Tomato Frittata
Tomato frittata A simple, fresh and balanced breakfast, lunch or dinner. This humble tomato frittata ticks all the boxes. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced 6 free-range or organic eggs 1 tbsp filtered water ⅓ cup milk of choice (almond, coconut, dairy) 1 ½ tsp oregano, dried or fresh 1 tsp paprika 6 thin tomato slices ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated Method Combine cauliflower, water and oil in a 25cm pan or skillet. Cover and cook until [...]
Did You Know That Artificial Sweeteners Could Lead To Obesity?
Did you know that artificial sweeteners could lead to obesity? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Food and drink companies regularly use artificial sweeteners such as aspartame in replacement of sugar, so they can market the product as ‘diet’, ‘sugar free’ or even ‘healthy’. The vast majority of the population are aware of the harmful effects of excess sugar consumption and make an effort to avoid it. With this belief in mind, and all the marketing for diet or sugar free products, many people reach for these options believing they are making the healthier choice. A recent study [...]
7 Simple Swaps For Lower-Carb Meals
7 simple swaps for lower-carb meals By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Are you looking for healthier alternatives to your favourite, carb-filled meals? There are simple swaps you can make to transform your meal into one that is more nutritious and lower in carbs. 1. Swap pasta for zucchini noodles A very simple way to make your favourite pasta dish a little healthier, is to swap out the pasta for zucchini noodles (or ‘zoodles’). Pasta is a dense source of refined carbohydrates, which are ok in small [...]
Sweet Potato And Banana Mini Muffins
Sweet potato and banana mini muffins Combining fruit and vegetable, these super easy sweet potato and banana mini muffins are perfect as a dessert, afternoon snack or pre-workout snack. Makes approx. 10-12 muffins Ingredients ½ cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed (approx. 1 medium) ½ cup banana, mashed (approx. 1 medium) ¼ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, macadamia) 2 organic or free-range eggs Cinnamon, to taste Optional add-ins: dark chocolate chips, fruit, chia seeds, etc. Method Mash sweet potato and banana together in a small bowl. [...]
Top Tips To Beat The Bloat!
Top tips to beat the bloat! PART 2 By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Are you sick and tired of feeling heavy and bloated? Here are some more strategies that you can incorporate into your diet/lifestyle to improve your digestion and reduce bloating. These carry on from the tips in PART 1, which you can read here. Load up on fibre: Fibre is so incredibly important for your entire digestive tract! It feeds the good bacteria in the gut, scrubs the lining of the intestines to remove waste [...]
Roasted Vegetable And Baked Egg Casserole
Roasted vegetable and baked egg casserole Super easy, delicious and healthy to boot, this recipe is suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serves 4 Ingredients 3 cups broccoli florets 2 cups sweet potatoes, cut into cubes 1 purple onion, sliced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + 2 tbsp extra ¼ tsp sea salt 8 free-range or organic eggs ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated ½ tsp cracked pepper Method Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, sweet potatoes and onion with [...]
Easy Exercises To Help Lymph Circulation
Easy exercises to help lymph circulation By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Lack of exercise or movement in general can slow the flow of lymphatic fluid and result in stagnation or even swelling in the limbs. When you exercise, your muscles contract and stimulate the lymph nodes and vessels to move lymphatic fluid along to be filtered or drained. A common excuse for not engaging in regular exercise is “I just don’t have time”. If you are working in an industry where you are on your feet all day, lifting heavy objects or moving a lot in general, [...]
