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Baked Brussels Sprouts With Avocado Dressing
Baked brussels sprouts with avocado dressing Learn how to make perfectly baked Brussels sprouts with this recipe. They’re quick and easy to make and delicious! Serves: 1 Ingredients: 8 Serving size: 358 g Total calories: 388 Protein: 8.96 g Fat: 29.18 g Carbohydrates: 33.26 g Fibre: 14.6 g Ingredients 10 Brussels sprouts, rinsed and sliced in half ½ tsp honey 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 pinch sea salt 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice ½ avocado, peeled and pitted ½ tsp paprika Method Preheat [...]
Case Study: Weight Loss In A Patient With An Underactive Thyroid
Case study: Weight loss in a patient with an underactive thyroid By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Allison is a 42 year old lady who came to see me a month ago, after being frustrated with her weight for many years. She claimed to eat well but was gaining a few kilos every year. Both of her parents are slim people, so Allison was convinced there must be an explanation for the surplus 22 kilos she wanted to lose. Allison’s mother had a thyroid problem when she was younger and had her thyroid gland removed. Allison hadn’t had a blood [...]
Insulin Resistance Raises The Risk Of Gallbladder Problems
Insulin resistance raises the risk of gallbladder problems By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Not many people realise there is a link between insulin resistance (pre-diabetes) and gallbladder problems. Gallstones develop for a reason. Many people think family history and bad luck determine who develops a gallbladder problem and who doesn’t. The good news is, there is so much you can do to improve the health of your gallbladder, even if you already have stones. Women are more likely to develop gallstones than men, mostly because of the effect of the female hormone oestrogen. Gallstones are more likely to occur [...]
Healing Your Gut May Help Your Autoimmune Disease
Healing your gut may help your autoimmune disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Do you know why some people develop autoimmune disease? There are a number of risk factors: genetic predisposition, leaky gut, diet, stress, infections and environmental chemicals. The health of your gut lining and the composition of your gut bugs are significant contributors. Having unbalanced gut bugs or having an abnormally high number of microbes can create a leaky gut and a range of health problems even if you have a very healthy diet. Dysbiosis (unbalanced gut bugs) and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) are common initiators [...]
Chicken And Bean Lettuce Buns
Chicken and bean lettuce buns A fast, easy and healthy dinner recipe, these flavoursome chicken and bean lettuce buns are ready in no time at all. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 8 Serving size: 404 g Total calories: 456 Protein: 39.07 g Fat: 21.03 g Carbohydrates: 28.37 g Fibre: 5.8 g Ingredients 1 whole chicken breast, sliced into strips 1 onion diced 5 cloves garlic finely diced 50g green lentils 1 tsp gluten-free tamari 1 tbsp olive oil 1 iceberg lettuce Salt and pepper to taste Method Boil green lentils and [...]
What You Need To Know About Ovarian Cancer
What you need to know about ovarian cancer By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Ovarian cancer is not as common as breast cancer, however it can be more deadly. Ovarian cancer is sometimes described as a silent killer. This is because a woman may be unaware she has cancer until it has reached an advanced stage and is much more difficult to treat. According to the Cancer Council, in 2019, it is estimated that 1,510 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in Australia. Symptoms of ovarian cancer are non-specific and tend to mimic a digestive disorder. The earlier ovarian [...]
Should You Have A Breath Test For SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)?
Should you have a breath test for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is an increasingly common condition. It can cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and leaky gut. In this way, it can contribute to nutrient deficiencies and predispose a person to autoimmune disease. Finding out if you have SIBO, and treating it is necessary if you have a gut or autoimmune issue. A breath test is considered to be the conventional way to diagnose SIBO. Recent research has shown the breath test is not always reliable and some doctors [...]
Sugar Places Your Heart At Risk
Sugar places your heart at risk By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Sugar is bad for everybody’s health. Even if you are slim and active, sugar can still harm your heart eventually. A recent study has shown that just 3 months of a high sugar diet alters fat metabolism in your body in a way that raises heart disease risk. The research was conducted by a team from the University of Surrey in the UK, and their findings were published in the journal Clinical Science. Interestingly, the researchers discovered that your liver processes fats differently if you eat a high sugar [...]
Buckwheat Granola
Buckwheat granola Not only is this super delicious and easy, it’s also a good nutritional and filling snack. This buckwheat granola contains gluten-free buckwheat which is a rich source of protein, calcium and fibre to strengthen bones and teeth, aid digestion and promote satiety. The additional nuts, seeds and spices are excellent sources of quality fats, magnesium and zinc to strengthen immunity, calm the nervous system and alleviate cravings. Serves: 12 Ingredients: 13 Serving Size: 63g (53g if honey omitted) Total calories: 258 kcal (230kcal if honey omitted) Carbohydrates: 23g (15.36g if honey [...]
Prevent Winter Weight Gain With A Cleanse
Prevent winter weight gain with a cleanse As winter sets in, the days get shorter and darker, there is a crisp chill to the morning air, rainy days turn into lazy days, motivation dwindles, we fall off the wagon with our exercise goals, comfort foods become part of our daily menu and the winter padding starts to creep on. We accept that winter weight gain is inevitable, and as a result don’t put much effort in. We blame the cold, dark and wet weather for our lack of motivation or dedication to our health. The truth is, winter [...]