Becoming pregnant and having a healthy baby is for many couples the most important time of their life. Preconception care can have a positive influence on your health and the health of your child. It explores diet, health, lifestyle and environmental issues that may be affecting your chances of conceiving a healthy baby. Evidence…
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…
We spend a large amount of our day reading about, shopping for, preparing and eating food. In developed countries around the world people eat a greater variety of foodstuffs than ever before – but that doesn’t mean we are well nourished. In fact, many people do not eat enough nutrients that are essential for…
In winter this is my favourite casserole. It is so delicious and warming to the soul and the whole family loves it. You can increase or decrease the amount of meat, vegetables, spices and chickpeas depending on your taste and preference and the amount of people you are feeding. It is high in protein with…
1 kg potatoes 3 x cloves of garlic 2 x leeks 3 x heads of broccoli 1 litre vegetable stock Add water. Salt and pepper to taste. Peel and chop potatoes, garlic, and leeks and add in a sauce pan. Let cook for 5 minutes until ingredients become fragrant. Add salt and pepper to…
Trying to loose weight can be a frustrating process for people. Watching what you eat, how much you eat, counting calories, exercising, the list goes on as does the cycle of weight loss and weight gain. There are many factors that can affect weight loss however did you know the impact that your thyroid…
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…
What is constipation? Constipation is the infrequent passage of stools, hard stools or the inability to evacuate without prolonged straining. Regular emptying of the bowel at least once a day is necessary for optimum health. Normally when you eat and the food passes into your intestines, the filling of the colon and consequent…
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…
Since taking some time off practising and now coming back, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on what health is. Recently I read an article by Oprah that was titled “10 things I know for sure”, so I thought I would ride her coat tails a little and write my own, with a…