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Butter Chicken
Butter chicken This butter chicken recipe is one of the best you will try! You will love how easy it is to make in the comfort of your own home. You can serve this with basmati rice or cauliflower rice. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 14 Serving size: 281 g Total calories: 281 Protein: 26.56 g Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 12.95 g Fibre: 3 g Ingredients 2 tsp butter 450 g lean chicken breast, diced 170 g brown onion 3 cloves garlic ½ tsp fresh ginger ¼ lemon, juiced Salt and [...]
10 Healthy Gut-Foods You Should Be Eating
10 healthy gut-foods you should be eating By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Our gut is made up of millions of bacteria, and a balanced gut microbiome (an assortment of good bacteria) is essential for optimal digestion, nutrient absorption and a healthy immune system, among other things. It’s essential to load up on pre- and probiotics so you have plentiful good bacteria. Probiotics means ‘to promote life’ and are actual sources of good bacteria, whilst prebiotics are what feeds good gut bacteria and allows it to flourish. [...]
What Not To Eat If You Have Inflammatory Bowel Disease
What not to eat if you have inflammatory bowel disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Inflammatory bowel disease occurs when parts of the digestive tract become damaged by prolonged inflammation. The two most common types are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. They are autoimmune diseases that can vary in severity. These conditions have the potential to become serious chronic illnesses. Australia has one of the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world, with almost 85,000 Australians affected. Most people are diagnosed as young adults. Ulcerative colitis occurs when inflammation is limited to the surface layers of the [...]
If You Have Had COVID-19, Take Care Of Your Blood Vessels
If you have had COVID-19, take care of your blood vessels A COVID 19 infection can increase your risk of heart and blood clot problems during the year after recovery, even if you did not have to be hospitalised. It is not certain why this occurs but it is thought it may be due to a hyperactivated immune system which is out of control. So, during the year after a COVID 19 infection you want to take extra care of your immune and cardiovascular health. Increased risk Conditions [...]
Fig Salad With Blueberries And Walnuts
Fig salad with blueberries and walnuts This fresh fig salad with blueberries, walnuts and goat’s cheese is a special summertime treat! Serves: 4 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 173 g Total calories: 416 Protein: 9.6 g Fat: 35.46 g Carbohydrates: 19.64 g Fibre: 4.2 g Ingredients 1 bunch rocket leaves 4 tbsp cold pressed virgin olive oil 4 fresh figs, cut in quarters 125 g fresh blueberries 100 g goat cheese 100 g walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar Method Toss all ingredients in a bowl. Just [...]
5 Liver-Protective Foods You Should Be Eating
5 liver-protective foods you should be eating By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) On a daily basis we are exposed to an immense number of toxins in the form of plastics, heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides, alcohol, chemicals in beauty and cleaning products, car fumes, cigarette smoke and so on. The liver works tirelessly to break down and remove these toxins and, in the process, may become inflamed or damaged. It is beneficial to regularly eat foods that will benefit and protect the liver. 1. Oranges This [...]
The Food You Eat Could Be Making Your Body Inflamed
The food you eat could be making your body inflamed By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Inflammation is at the root of nearly every chronic health condition. Reducing inflammation can help to alleviate many varied symptoms. Prescription anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the most widely used medications. Unfortunately, they can have harmful side effects if used too often. Wheat and other grains can increase inflammation in your body by adversely affecting your digestive tract. Research published in the journal Nutrients concluded with the following statement: “In the present review, we describe how the daily consumption of wheat products and other related [...]
5 Health Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting
5 health benefits of intermittent fasting By naturopath Margaret Jasinska There is a lot of talk about intermittent fasting at the moment and many people are aware of some health benefits. Several of our patients have tried it and are happy with the positive effects it has had on their health. Intermittent fasting just means cycling between periods of eating and fasting. There are a few different styles. What they have in common is there is a greater number of hours in the day when you’re not eating. That’s a good thing because humans were never designed to [...]
Alkalising Gut-Loving Frappe
Alkalising gut-loving frappe If you're craving a refreshing beverage on a sunny day that will do your body a world of good, this alkalising gut-loving frappe is exactly what you need. Kombucha is a fermented tea that is naturally high in probiotics (good bugs) which we need for healthy gut and immune function. Spinach and kale are rich in antioxidants that reduce inflammation and acidity in the body. Ultimate Gut Health powder contains healing amino acids, prebiotic fibre and a probiotic yeast strain that soothe and heal the gut lining. Serves: 1 Ingredients: [...]
Try These Remedies For Smooth, Healthy Skin
Try these remedies for smooth, healthy skin By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Do you have dry, itchy, scaly or flaking skin? Do you break out in irritating rashes or have weeping sores? Perhaps you suffer from breakouts? Skin problems can be annoying and uncomfortable, can make you self-conscious and interfere with your daily life. Many people try creams or pharmaceuticals to alleviate their skin problems but achieve little relief. Your skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside your body. It is important to address the root cause of the problem and to nourish your body [...]