Nutrition
This section includes information that explains the nutritional aspects of health in more depth, such as, what to include and what to remove, and tips on how to change some habits step by step.
Stories of others that have succeeded in their transformation and how they have accomplished this without the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO), that has prompted many others to follow suit.
These Nutrition focused articles help you to understand how for example, we believed and lived by a ‘fat-free’ diet for so long, to how this has lead to such a sad health situation throughout the world.
Explaining the truth about fat, sugar and salt, the ripple effects to common concerns such as weight gain, stubborn weight loss, energy slumps, excessive tiredness, through to, autoimmune diseases, thyroid concerns, diabetes, cholesterol, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, blood pressure problems and cancer.
We research extensively to bring the latest information to readers of the blog to help them be up to date with nutritional facts and in some case the implication of poor diets.
Our mission is to help people live healthier for longer, without the support of unnecessary medication, because food is medicine, and learning what to include and exclude, swap and minimise will make all the difference and this is where you will find all these health hacks.
Calories – energy in vs energy out – the entire picture
Have you ever started an eating plan; and much to your disgust or frustration - you did not lose any or as much weight as you anticipated? For some people this either makes them reduce calories more, or they give up on the idea. This article will help you to...
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Bone broth
Bone broth benefits and recipe Bone broth is a game changer and definately something you need back in your diet, just like grandma did. I will go through the reasons why you should have bone broth and then I will explain what are the important things to include when...
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Chaga
Prized medicinal mushroom... Chaga is a mushroom that grows on the Birch tree. It is a prized medicinal mushroom and in Chinese medicine it was to help kill viruses. This mushroom is valued for its anti-cancer properties. Chaga has an immunomodulating effect,...
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The Hormone Reset protocol
This protocol has been suggested by Dr Sara Gottfried to help women cure their hormone imbalances that can lead to brain fog, low energy, mood swings, weight gain and stubborn weight loss. Continued from the Hormone reset blog This is a protocol that requires...
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The hormone reset you need
The hormone ride Updated: February 2019 with attached protocol. We know that once our hormones are up the creek we are about to have a battle on our hands to lose weight, to regain energy and stabilise our moods, we are on a ride like never before... There are so...
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Crazy busy coffee support
This is a great and exciting time of year for many people getting back into routine, witnessing their children starting school, starting new jobs, entering into university or relocating for uni or work commitments. Some people are pumped about the new opportunities...
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Coffee ideas
Coffee - enjoy at the right time There has been confusion about coffee when it comes to health. Is it good or bad? With studies been released weekly there are always good and bad, however I believe coffee has a place in our diets... If you make sure coffee is...
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So long Soy
About 15 years ago we were urged to go for Soy - this was another one of those transformations we had to make from cows milk to Soy milk because it was deemed ‘healthier’. Like everything after a certain length of time, long enough to complete studies on the subject,...
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Smoothie ideas
Shake recipes All one serving size Always place all the ingredients listed in a nutrabullet/thermomix/bullet etc and blend, then serve immediately. Please always place ice in the blender with citrus fruit juice to prevent oxidation. I usually have about 300mls...
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Nuts – bursting with vitamins and minerals
Nuts and seeds....they may be small, but they burst with loads of vitamins and minerals! These are one of the best natural sources of vitamins and minerals in one small package. All nuts and seeds are best purchased whole, in their natural casing. Once seeds/nuts are...
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