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Tofu Curry Stir Fry
Tofu curry stir fry This tofu curry stir fry recipe is not only healthy, but also gluten and dairy free and vegan friendly. The perfect winter warmer that can be made in a flash. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 12 Serving size: 423 g Total calories: 591 Protein: 25.29 g Fat: 48.85 g Carbohydrates: 22.13 g Fibre: 7.5 g Ingredients 200 g tofu, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 cups chopped vegetables (celery, broccoli, red capsicum and zucchini) 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed [...]
The Short- And Long-Term Effects Of Eating Fast Food
The short- and long-term effects of eating fast food By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Fast foods more often than not are sources of empty calories, which means they provide a large number of calories with little to no nutritional value. Although, more and more fast food restaurants are now displaying the number of calories in their food items, this is only part of the consideration as to how healthful it is overall. According to a study in Health Promotion Perspectives, fast food tends to contain substances considered unhealthful. Such foods are generally high in sugar, salt, [...]
Super Pomegranate Smoothie
Super pomegranate smoothie They may not have a cape, but pomegranates are super high in antioxidants – so high, they are in the class of foods known as super foods. In fact, many studies show that a pomegranate is one of the most powerful, nutrient dense foods for overall good health. A great way to enjoy this superfood is by making a delicious smoothie. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 389 g Total calories: 334 Protein: 5.69 g Fat: 5.47 g Carbohydrates: 73.74 g Fibre: 10.7 g Ingredients 4 cups [...]
Constipation Isn’t Good For Your Gallbladder
Constipation isn’t good for your gallbladder By naturopath Margaret Jasinska If you have a gallbladder condition it’s so important to have regular bowel motions. Failing to do that can aggravate stones or inflammation of the gallbladder. Constipated people usually have a sluggish liver. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is necessary in order to allow you to digest fat. That means you need adequate bile to digest essential fatty acids, fat soluble vitamins and fat soluble antioxidants. You make many of your hormones out of fat, so you want to be digesting [...]
7 Seasonal Fruit And Veg To Enjoy This Winter
7 seasonal fruit and veg to enjoy this winter By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Eating seasonal fruit and vegetables offers many benefits. For starters, seasonal produce is tastier! This is because it is fresh, and fresh is always best! The produce that you buy out of season has either been kept in storage for months, imported from overseas or grown in a hot house. This not only effects the flavour, but the nutrient content also. Freshly farmed produce is packed full of amazing vitamins and minerals. These nutrients diminish over time, so it is always best to [...]
Antibiotic Use May Trigger Arthritis
Antibiotic use may trigger arthritis By naturopath Margaret Jasinska A study published in the journal Pediatrics has found a link between antibiotic use in children and the subsequent development of juvenile arthritis. Researchers studied the medical records of children in the United Kingdom and found a strong correlation; the more antibiotics the children took, the higher their risk of developing juvenile arthritis. The most common form of arthritis in children is rheumatoid arthritis. It is an autoimmune disease that can cause intense joint pain, swelling and impaired mobility. In the condition, the immune system has gone awry and [...]
Nutty Chickpea Salad
Nutty chickpea salad This great nutty chickpea salad can help detoxify your body. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 183 g Total calories: 370 Protein: 16.06 g Fat: 21.4 g Carbohydrates: 31.89 g Fibre: 8.1 g Ingredients 2 cups cooked chickpeas ¼ cup freshly roasted pecans 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 cup grated daikon (white) radish (use carrot if unavailable) 1 cup grated beetroot ¼ cup coriander, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tbsp tamari Method Combine ingredients together and serve. [...]
Heal Your Gut Through Cleansing
Heal your gut through cleansing By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) There has been a lot of hype recently about the importance of gut health and cleansing, and for good reason. 70% of our immune system is in our gut, this includes our microbiome (gut bacteria) which consists of good bacteria and pathogenic (bad) bacteria. As long as there are more good gut bugs than bad gut bugs we are in the clear;however, when dysbiosis (an unhealthy balance of bad bacteria) occurs, that’s when things can go pear-shaped. Dysbiosis has been linked to bloating, indigestion, food intolerances/allergies, [...]
Homemade Tahini Dip
Homemade tahini dip This homemade tahini dip is high in fibre and low in carbs, making it an excellent snack paired well with carrot, celery or cucumber sticks. Serves: 8 Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 63 g Total calories: 370 Protein: 7.85 g Fat: 35.34 g Carbohydrates: 10.5 g Ingredients 365 g bottle of tahini 3 large cloves of garlic, pressed Juice of small lemon or lime 100 ml good oil, (olive, avocado, macadamia or hemp seed oil) Best quality salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste Herbs of your [...]
The Cognitive Benefits Of Cleansing
The cognitive benefits of cleansing By Nutrition Consultant, Jess Robinson Detoxing and cleansing seem to be the talk of the town lately, as many people are becoming more and more aware of the benefits associated with detoxing. But one benefit that many people may not be aware of is the cognitive benefits of detoxing. Cognitive functions include reasoning, memory, attention and focus, which are related to the acquirement of information and knowledge. You can see how this makes the idea of doing a cleanse or detox even more enticing. When we are detoxing/cleansing we are ultimately reducing our [...]