Have you ever sat down on the couch after dinner and before you know it you have consumed an entire block of chocolate or packet of chips? You just gobbled it up with no thought to what you were putting in your mouth. Then the feeling of yuk sets in and maybe the feeling of…
Here are some of my favourite recipes for Christmas. The first one is a relish that can be served with chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb and even fish. Beetroot relish Ingredients: * 500 g fresh beetroot, peeled and finely chopped/grated * 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped/grated * 1 medium…
Have you found yourself not looking forward to and having difficulty handling situations that previously you had no problem handling? Do you find yourself feeling more overwhelmed and irritable than normal? Does it seem to get worse at certain times of the month? It could be your hormones . Hormones are chemical messengers…
Using food as medicine is inexpensive, convenient and can create healthy habits. Why not consider sprouting or juicing for the benefit of your immune system this winter. Sprouting Sprouts can be purchased already sprouted, or the seeds can be purchased (health food shops, online) and sprouted yourself at home. It only takes a few days,…
Nut free muesli bars Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup pepitas 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 cup shredded coconut 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1/3 cup honey or rice malt syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 160C. Line tray with baking paper and set aside. Mix oats, pepitas,…
Little people can be very fussy about what they eat. Textures are just as important as taste. Mum or Dad can start tearing their hair out with little people refusing to eat what is put in front of them. Here are some handy Naturopathic tips! Some toddlers will only eat mushy food- mushy vegetables are…
So we are heading into the festive season. And sometimes it can be the season of over eating and over drinking and feeling bloated, sore and nauseous. However food should be a positive and enjoyable aspect of life, and during the festive season you need to consider that food is more than the nutrients it…