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Pecan, Date And Coffee Balls
Pecan, date and coffee balls These pecan, date and coffee balls are a good source of fibre and quality fats to give you a perfect boost as a pre- or post-workout snack and are also super easy to make. Makes: Approx. 8 balls Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 27 g Total calories: 104 Carbohydrates: 16.11 g Fat: 4.81 g Protein: 1.16 g Fibre: 2.2 g Ingredients 6 fresh Medjool dates (not dried) 1/3 cup pecans 2 teaspoons almond meal 1/3 tsp vanilla essence 2 tsp chia seeds 1/3 teaspoon ground [...]
Case Study: Morning Stiffness
Case study: Morning stiffness By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Debbie is a 43 year old lady who came to see me for help with aches and pains and morning stiffness. Debbie had seen me several years ago. Back then she needed help with weight loss and getting sugar cravings under control. She did manage to lose 12 kilos and she kept most of it off. Debbie had recently regained some weight. She wasn’t able to exercise at her usual intensity, and she felt quite depressed about that, which led to snacking on sugary treats. Debbie isn’t a coeliac, but [...]
Gallbladder Juice
Gallbladder juice This gallbladder juice is excellent for those suffering from gallstones or inflammation of the gallbladder. Green vegetables are great for the liver and will ensure it produces good quality bile and the acidity of tomato makes it easier for your gallbladder to contract. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 6 Serving size: 600 g Total calories: 226 Carbohydrates: 54.36 g Fat: 1.46 g Protein: 6.73 g Fibre: 13.9 g Ingredients 1 cup greens (dandelion greens, turnip leaves, kale, spinach, beet leaves) 1 medium carrot 5 cm slice beetroot 1 medium [...]
6 Morning Habits For Optimal Health
6 morning habits for optimal health By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) Whether you’re a morning person who leaps out of bed, or someone who hits snooze ten times over before begrudgingly crawling out of bed, these 6 morning habits are sure to benefit you in some way. 1. Let light in After getting out of bed, make a point to open your blinds or draw your curtains aside – as morning daylight exposure helps to set your body clock. A study showed that morning light [...]
How To Get The Most Benefit From Your Supplements
How to get the most benefit from your supplements By Jessah Shaw, Adv Dip (Nut Med) We believe that eating a variety of healthy foods is the best way to meet your nutritional needs, but some people require extra vitamins or minerals if they suffer from certain deficiencies or health conditions. This is where we will discuss how to get the most out of taking vitamins and minerals: How should I take water-soluble vitamins? Like the name says, water-soluble vitamins which include all B vitamins and vitamin C [...]
Mediterranean Pasta With Olives
Mediterranean pasta with olives This gluten-free Mediterranean pasta can also be made with legume pasta, chickpea pasta or zucchini noodles (zoodles), and is a lot lower in calories than standard pasta dishes without sacrificing taste. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 11 Serving size: 478 g Total calories: 372 Carbohydrates: 59.13 g Fat: 14.11 g Protein: 8.32 g Fibre: 12.1 g Ingredients 500 g gluten free pasta 1 fresh chili, seeded and finely chopped (optional) 150 g black olives, pitted 1 onion, finely chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 4 small mushrooms, chopped 800 [...]
Link Found Between Headaches And Thyroid Disorders
Link found between headaches and thyroid disorders By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Researchers have put their heads together to show that sufferers of migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches or other headache disorders are at greater risk of developing an under active thyroid condition called hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the body can’t make sufficient thyroid hormones, causing symptoms such as mood swings, weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, constipation and irregular menstrual cycles. “Our study is one of the largest studies published to date suggesting that headache disorders are a risk factor for the future development of hypothyroidism,” explains Andrew Martin, [...]
Spicy Lamb Cutlets
Spicy lamb cutlets These spicy lamb cutlets are high in protein and go well paired with salad or steamed vegetables. Serves: 2 Ingredients: 5 Serving size: 300 g Total calories: 849 Carbohydrates: 4.17 g Fat: 76.51 g Protein: 37.46 g Fibre: 0.4 g Ingredients 6 lamb cutlets (3 per person) 1 small chilli diced 2 tbsp olive oil Juice of 1 lemon ½ tsp ground cardamon 2 rosemary sprigs (optional) Method Place all ingredients into a sealed container, mix through and leave overnight or longer. Cutlets can [...]
Having A Fatty Liver Can Give You PMS
Having a fatty liver can give you PMS By naturopath Margaret Jasinska When we think of PMS and other menstrual problems, we usually think of a hormone imbalance and how to correct it. Did you know your liver is a key player in keeping your sex hormones balanced? Women with a fatty liver are more likely to get PMS for a few reasons. They find it more difficult to break down oestrogen, and thus have higher blood levels of oestrogen. Oestrogen starts to build up in the body, and leads to oestrogen dominance. Oestrogen and progesterone need to [...]
BBQ Or Grilled Prawns
BBQ or grilled prawns For the seafood lovers out there, you’ll love this prawn recipe which is tasty and a rich source of selenium and zinc. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 327 g Total calories: 348 Carbohydrates: 11.92 g Fat: 17.08 g Protein: 37.24 g Fibre: 2.6 g Ingredients 200g of cleaned uncooked (green) prawns ½ tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp ground cumin 1 garlic clove crushed 1 handful chopped parsley and mint Juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp cold pressed olive oil Method Mix all [...]