Fructose Malabsorption
Image by Darko Djurin from Pixabay Fructose is the sugar found naturally in fruits, fruit juices, some vegetables and honey. Fructose is also one of the components in sugar (sucrose is made up of fructose and glucose), as well as high-fructose corn syrup (which is...
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Insomnia and Sleep Hygiene
As you've no doubt heard, good quality sleep is vital for both healing and ongoing health. While we're sleeping our body is busy restocking our supply of hormones, processing significant toxins, repairing damaged tissue, generating vital white blood cells for...
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Staying Sane in Lockdown
Do you feel like you woke up to find your world has turned upside down? For the first time in most of our lives we're facing a change in our routine that's completely out of our control and that can produce feelings of fear and anxiety.If you're struggling to cope...
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Ginger Tea
Grate or blend fresh, organic ginger root (if it’s organic, I don’t usually peel it), put 1 x tablespoon of root and it’s juice into the mesh of a glass teapot, cover with boiling water and leave to steep for five minutes. Pour into cups and have as it is or add a...
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Fibre – Soluble and Insoluble
There are two kinds of fibre; soluble and insoluble. Soluble fibre dissolves into a gel-like substance when it comes into contact with digestive fluids. Insoluble fibre remains mostly intact and forms bulk for the stools to help keep the GI and bowels moving. Best...
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Bed Time Smoothie
Soothing and Calming Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw whole rolled oats - soothe the nervous system and contain tryptophan1 cup brewed chamomile tea (cooled) - a well known sedative1 cup sour cherry juice (or more tea) - contains natural melatonin1 large banana (fresh or...
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What are xeno-oestrogens? Xeno-oestrogens are synthetic, man-made compounds that mimic the action of naturally occurring oestrogen produced in our cells and can alter hormonal balance and activity. Xeno-oestrogens are exacerbating any oestrogen related condition....
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Creamy Salmon Pasta
Ingredients Salmon and Sauce: 1 tbsp olive oil1 brown onion peeled and chopped2 cloves garlic peeled and minced1 large red capsicum chopped1 - 2 rashes of bacon (nitrate free if possible) - optional1 large tin of salmon or 3 pieces of boneless salmon doesn't matter if...
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Sai Bread
Ingredients 1 cup Sunflower Seeds1/2 cup Flaxseeds1/2 cup Hazlenuts, Walnuts, Almonds or Brazil nuts - roughly chopped 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use Quinoa if intolerant to Oats)2 Tbsp Chia Seeds4 Tbsp Psyllium Husks1 tsp Sea Salt1 Tbsp Maple syrup (optional)3 Tbsp...
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Raw Flaxseed Crackers
Ingredients 1 cup (150g) flaxseeds (aka; linseed)2 tbsp (40ml) ground flaxseed (linseed) meal or almond meal (use only linseed meal for low allergy)3/4 cup (190ml) water2-3 tsp (10-15ml) Himalayan salt, tamari or soy sauce Optional; 3 tsp (15 ml) maple syrup (or...
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Breakfast Tempeh Bubble and Squeak
Serves 4 Ingredients 450 grams tempeh, crumbled 1/2 cup onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1/2 cup kale, chopped or shredded 2 cups sweet potato or potato grated 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds, chopped 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons roasted sesame...
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Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups
Ingredients Makes 28 mini cups 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 3/4 cup uncooked) 2 eggs 2 egg whites 1 cup shredded zucchini 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced ham 1/4 cup loosely packed parsley, chopped 2 Tablespoons shredded or grated parmesan cheese 2...
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