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Easy Ways To Add Protein To Your Salad
Easy ways to add protein to your salad By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Eating fresh salads regularly is a great way to flood your body with important vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, antioxidants and fibre. The more vegetables you can squeeze into your salad the better! After all, variety is the spice of life. If you’re one to make a simple leafy green salad or lettuce, tomato & cucumber salad without much else, it’s unlikely that it will sustain you and curb your appetite for a long period of time. Adding protein to your salad is a sure [...]
Easy Homemade Spiced Hummus
Easy homemade spiced hummus If you’re tight for time and looking for a tasty snack, try whipping up this easy homemade spiced hummus to pair with your veggie sticks. Chickpeas are a great source of fibre and plant-based protein and have a low glycemic index, making this dip great for curbing appetite and balancing blood sugar. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 10 Serving size: 68 g Total calories: 120 Carbohydrates: 14.92 g Fat: 5 g Protein: 4.56 g Ingredients 1 can organic chickpeas, rinsed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ¼ [...]
Is Sugar Causing Your Testosterone To Plummet?
Is sugar causing your testosterone to plummet? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Low testosterone is very common among my male patients, and I’m seeing it in increasingly young men. Many men are not aware of the effects sugar and high carb foods can have on their hormones. Research presented at The Endocrine Society’s 91st Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. found that sugar ingestion can cause a man’s testosterone level to drop by up to 25 percent. The number of men affected by abnormally low testosterone levels is rising each year, along with prescriptions for testosterone capsules, creams and implants. [...]
Salmon, Zucchini And Mixed Herb Patties
Salmon, zucchini and mixed herb patties These simple and delicious salmon patties contain a decent dose of quality protein and fat to promote fullness and stabilise blood sugar levels, as well as zucchini to aid digestion and provide fibre. Serves: 12 patties Ingredients: 11 Serving size: 48 g Total calories: 72 Carbohydrates: 2.96 g Fat: 4.17 g Protein: 5.8 g Ingredients 1 zucchini, grated 200 g can red salmon, drained 2 free range or organic eggs 2 garlic cloves, minced or chopped 1 tsp dried mixed herbs ¼ cup [...]
Histamine Intolerance: Could It Be Responsible For Your Health Problems?
Histamine intolerance: Could it be responsible for your health problems? By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Histamine is a chemical produced in your body and related to immune system function. You have probably heard of histamine in relation to allergies and the use of antihistamine medication. Histamine actually performs a range of important functions in your body, including healthy digestion and nervous system function. It is required for the production of stomach acid and it is a neurotransmitter (brain chemical). If something like an allergy or insect sting irritates your immune system, histamine causes your blood vessels to dilate, enabling [...]
Keto Brekkie Wrap
Keto brekkie wrap By utilising eggs instead of bread, this keto-friendly brekkie wrap is high in protein whilst yielding less than 6 g of carbohydrates. If you are following a low-carb or ketogenic diet then this recipe is perfect for any meal of the day and you can change up the ingredients for different variations. The high protein content of this meal will curb your appetite and keep you fuller for longer. Serves: 1 Ingredients: 7 Serving size: 240 g Total calories: 397 Carbohydrates: 5.96 g Fat: 30.49 g Protein: 24.66 g Fibre: [...]
7 Self-Care Tips For Mums
7 self-care tips for mums By Louise Belle BHSc (Nut Med) Being a good mother doesn’t mean that you have to give up your social life, your hobbies or things that you enjoy. Yes, your child (or children) take up most of your time and need your full care and attention, but it’s still so important to take time out every so often to care for yourself. A healthier and happier you, makes for healthier and happier children. You will be amazed how a little TLC can leave you feeling like a completely different woman. [...]
Important Tips For Keeping Your Cartilage
Important tips for keeping your cartilage By naturopath Margaret Jasinska Keeping your cartilage is something people think more about as they get older. It’s natural to lose cartilage as you age, but if you lose it more rapidly than your body can replace it, or lose it at a relatively young age, you may be left with aching joints and a bad back. Several things can contribute to cartilage loss. A study published in the journal Radiology has found that obesity contributes to rapid cartilage loss. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes loss of [...]
Nut Biscuits
Nut biscuits If you feel like you need a treat with your cup of tea, these nut biscuits will hit the spot! Generic store-bought biscuits are loaded with sugar, cheap vegetable oils, preservatives and refined grains. These biscuits are free from all the nasties and provide you with healthy fats that are needed for hormone production, brain function and skin health. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 9 Serving size: 36 g Total calories: 160 Carbohydrates: 2.85 g Fat: 15.5 g Protein: 3.73 g Ingredients ½ cup almond meal ¼ cup chopped [...]
5 Simple Ways To Boost Your Metabolism
5 simple ways to boost your metabolism By Jessah Robinson, Adv Dip (Nut Med) When we say ‘metabolism’, we are referring to everyday chemical processes our body uses to produce energy. Our metabolic rate is the rate at which our body breaks down food to use as an energy source. Therefore, the more effective or fast your metabolism is the more energy you have and the better you will feel. Here are 5 easy ways to boost your metabolism: 1. Consume protein with every meal Protein is [...]