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Garlic Parmesan Flaxseed Crackers
Garlic parmesan flaxseed crackers Conventional crackers you buy from the grocery store are very refined and have little nutritional value. These garlic parmesan flaxseed crackers contain only a few ingredients and are a healthy, low carb, high fibre alternative. As an added bonus, they taste great! You can add in additional herbs and spices such as chilli and paprika for a flavour variation. Eat by themselves or with your favourite dip. Makes: 20 crackers Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 4 crackers Total calories: 211 Protein: 8.2 g Fat: 16 g Carbohydrates: 11.5 g Fibre: [...]
5 Reasons To Get Out And Spend Time In The Sun
5 reasons to get out and spend time in the sun By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) This is a lovely time of year in many parts of the country. We are greeted with blue skies, shining sun (most of the time), and mild temperatures. This can motivate us to put on our shorts and singlets and head outside for some fresh air. There are multiple benefits to spending some time in the sun, so if you aren’t already sunning yourself regularly, you should start! 1. It’s [...]
Bad Gut Bugs Could Be Causing Psoriasis
Bad gut bugs could be causing psoriasis By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Psoriasis is one of the most common autoimmune conditions in the world. In fact, it’s so common that many people don’t actually realise it is autoimmune. They just consider it to be an annoying skin rash. There are a few different types of psoriasis, but the most common variety typically presents as red patches with white scales on top. Parts of the body most commonly affected are the back of the forearms, shins, navel area, and scalp. There is a strong genetic component to psoriasis. If a [...]
Case Study: Bloated All Day And Night
Case study: Bloated all day and night By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Jenny is a lovely long term patient of mine who I initially saw 8 months ago. She experienced amazing improvements in her health but due to a lot of stress in her life she fell off the wagon and came back wanting help again. Jenny is a nurse and works long hours, odd hours and often does night shifts. She is also a single parent. This means she has an extremely busy life and usually doesn’t get enough sleep. To make matters worse, her quality of sleep [...]
Chargrilled Vegetable Gratin
Chargrilled vegetable gratin This chargrilled vegetable gratin recipe is high in fibre and makes a tasty main or side dish. By chargrilling the vegetables instead of frying them, makes the dish fresher and so much lighter. It ‘s so easy to make and will be gone before you know it. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 570 g Total calories: 453 Protein: 20.96 g Fat: 16.6 g Carbohydrates: 46.58 g Fibre: 12.58 g Ingredients ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large [...]
Case Study: Insomnia Preventing Weight Loss
Case study: Insomnia preventing weight loss By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Monica is a 62 year old lady who came to our clinic seeking help for weight loss and insomnia. She was approximately 15 kilos overweight and she was hovering dangerously close to type 2 diabetes. Monica’s sister had recently been diagnosed with diabetes and that frightened her and prompted this consultation. Monica only struggled with her weight since menopause. Before then she ate what she wanted and never had to worry about her weight. Metabolism certainly slows down after menopause. Also, as we age we lose muscle and [...]
Try These Top Tips To Curb Your Appetite
Try these top tips to curb your appetite By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Do you find that you need to eat big portions to be satisfied, or that you’re hungry all the time? Do you constantly crave sugary snacks? Try these tips: 1. Drink plenty of H2O Thirst can often be mistaken for hunger, resulting in excess snacking or eating a bigger serving size to satisfy your hunger. In actual fact, if you were adequately hydrated to begin with, you wouldn’t have needed to eat as [...]
A Low FODMAP Diet May Help Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A low FODMAP diet may help inflammatory bowel disease By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A low FODMAP diet is often recommended to help with irritable bowel syndrome, but research shows it can help more serious bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both autoimmune diseases. They occur when the immune system attacks part of the intestines. Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine (colon), whereas Crohn’s disease may affect the small and large intestine. They are both very common diseases and the symptoms they produce can significantly reduce quality of life. They [...]
Coconut Caramel Bites
Coconut caramel bites These coconut caramel bites are great for a bite-size snack for you or your kids and they are naturally sweet and tasty. They are low allergen, gluten free, nut free, egg free, sugar free, dairy free and super easy! Makes: 12 balls Ingredients: 5 Serving size: 1 ball (27 g) Total calories: 123 Protein: 1.1 g Fat: 7.9 g Carbohydrates: 12.9 g Fibre: 0.6 g Ingredients 2 cups dried coconut 1 tbsp coconut flour 12 fresh dates, pits removed 4 tsp natural vanilla extract ½ tsp [...]
Nutrients Needed For Liver Detoxification
Nutrients needed for liver detoxification By Louise Belle – BHSc (Nut Med) The liver is an amazing organ that works 24/7 filtering toxins from our bloodstream and breaking them down so they can be eliminated from the body. Heavy metals, pesticides and pollution are examples of things that the liver filters. There are two primary detox pathways of the liver. Phase 1 breaks down the toxins into metabolites (small particles) and phase 2 is responsible for converting them into water-soluble compounds so that they can be eliminated via urine, bowel motions and sweat. There are specific nutrients [...]