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Raw Foods And Detoxification
Raw foods and detoxification It is that time of the year when many of us reflect on what resolutions, plans and goals we have for the forthcoming year. In terms of health goals, if there was one key I would recommend for 2020, it would be to increase your intake of fresh, whole fruit and vegetables in their raw state. The gift I would recommend that you give yourself for the New Year would be to purchase a good quality, high speed blender! Why? Most of us know that the average person is exposed to many toxic substances on [...]
Christmas Fruit Mince Tarts
Christmas fruit mince tarts The delicious spice of Christmas fruit mince tarts really does make the festive season feel like it’s upon us. This uses a combination of almond meal and buckwheat flour for gluten free and more nutritious pastry than traditional white flours. Serves: 20 Ingredients: 16 Serving size: 1 tart Total calories: 114 Carbohydrates: 14.8 g Fat: 5.7 g Protein: 2.4 g Fibre: 2.1 g Ingredients Filling: 3 sweet red apples, cored and diced ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup sultanas ¼ cup diced apricots Juice of [...]
Natural Remedies For High Blood Pressure
Natural remedies for high blood pressure By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Persistently high blood pressure is a common problem and is called hypertension. This means high pressure inside the arteries. High blood pressure can be called “the silent killer,” as it slowly and insidiously damages the walls of the blood vessels as well as internal organs. The organs most vulnerable to damage are the heart, brain and kidneys. Unfortunately many people underestimate the damage that high blood pressure can cause; for example they have an aversion to taking their medication, forget to take their medication, or never get their [...]
What Does Your Poo Say About You?
What does your poo say about you? By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Are you one to have a good look at your poo before you flush it? I certainly am. Your poo can tell you many different things about the state of your health. If you simply wipe and flush without having a sneak peek you could be missing out on vital clues. Ideally, your poo should be brown, smooth, sausage-like in appearance and fairly easy to pass. These are some things that your poo could be telling you: [...]
5 Nutrition Tips For A Healthy Holiday Season
5 nutrition tips for a healthy holiday season By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) As we begin to ease into the silly season, it becomes a notorious time to indulge in festivities that often involve carb-heavy foods and one or several alcoholic beverages. But believe it or not there is a way to enjoy this festive time of the year without adding inches to your waistline. Here are some handy tips for staying healthy this Christmas: 1. Plan ahead If you know you have a big [...]
Christmas Gingerbread Truffles
Christmas gingerbread truffles If you love gingerbread cookies, then look no further! These no-bake Christmas gingerbread truffles have the wonderfully delicious flavour of a gingerbread cookie and the soft texture of a truffle that just melts in your mouth. A guilt-free, nutritious, Christmas inspired treat! Makes: Approx. 20 truffles Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 1 truffle Total calories: 120 Protein: 2.30 g Fat: 7.18 g Carbohydrates: 14.52 g Fibre: 2.6 g Ingredients ¾ cup pitted Medjool dates, soaked for half hour 2 cups finely shredded dried coconut 1 cup almond [...]
Constipation Makes Weight Loss More Difficult
Constipation makes weight loss more difficult By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Did you know that being constipated is usually a sign of having a slow metabolism? Our patients who suffer with constipation usually find it much harder to lose weight. If your liver is sluggish, it will not produce sufficient bile to stimulate bowel motions. Once you are constipated, the gut wastes cause a build up of toxins in your liver, compounding the problem. Improving gut function makes it easier to have a fast, efficient metabolism. Ideally you would have at least one bowel motion each day, otherwise waste [...]
Environmental Chemicals Can Harm Your Brain
Environmental chemicals can harm your brain By naturopath Margaret Jasinska The human brain is a fatty organ and although there is a physical barrier between the brain and the blood circulation, fat-soluble toxic chemicals can get into the brain if the blood-brain barrier is compromised. This is particularly so if exposure to such chemicals involves a large dose, or chronic repeated exposure. Many fat-soluble chemicals are made from petrochemicals (petroleum based) and are found in commonly used everyday products. These chemicals adversely affect the function of the brain and can result in mental fuzziness, mental fatigue, headaches and [...]
Tips For Better Blood Sugar Control
Tips for better blood sugar control By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Good blood sugar control is important for all diabetics. The closer you can keep your blood sugar to normal, the less likely you are to suffer with diabetic complications in later years. Having good blood sugar control should also allow you to require less medication. Some medication, particularly insulin can promote weight gain in diabetics. Generally, the lower your blood sugar, the less requirement you’ll have for insulin. It’s not just diabetics that should be concerned with maintaining a healthy blood sugar level though. For all of us, [...]
Spice Rubbed Salmon With Avocado Salsa
Spice rubbed salmon with avocado salsa This spice rubbed salmon with a delicious avocado and cherry tomato salsa recipe can be prepared and on your plate in just 20 minutes. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 537 g Total calories: 794 Protein: 81.04 g Fat: 46.85 g Carbohydrates: 11.17 g Fibre: 7.4 g Ingredients Salmon 4 salmon fillets 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground paprika 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt Salsa 2 avocados, diced into 1 cm cubes 4 tbsp coriander, chopped [...]