No Protein Powder Protein Shake
So many people are looking for a healthy and convenient ways to hit daily protein goals without relying on highly processed protein powders. Here’s a better, simpler, and often cheaper way… Melissa Morns shares a great option You can choose whole foods instead of highly processed supplements. Whole foods have a more natural and balanced effect on the body. They contain a full spectrum of nutrients and phytochemicals and are
Feel Good Crumble
Who says dessert can’t be both delicious and good for you? By stewing the apples for this recipe you unlock their natural pectin a soluble fibre, shown to fuel beneficial gut microbes helping your microbiome thrive (Pascale et al., 2022). Adding PHGG (partially hydrolysed guar gum) to the crumble topping, and you boost it further with prebiotic fibre that not only supports improved digestion, but has even been linked to better
“I feel like I’m just not getting better”: Is it Long COVID?
Long COVID is a chronic illness where some people experience a range of symptoms that continue, return, or develop long after the initial COVID infection has gone. While most people recover from COVID well, Long COVID involves new or ongoing symptoms following acute COVID-19 infection, which may include fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and breathlessness.1 Long COVID usually presents with clusters of symptoms, often overlapping, which can fluctuate and change over time
Some questions answered about the Thyroid
The thyroid gland is one of our largest endocrine glands, located in the neck and shaped like a butterfly. It contributes to regulating our metabolism, producing energy and maintaining healthy calcium levels. The most common problems include an underactive thyroid, referred to as hypothyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, referred to as hyperthyroidism. Pathology tests which measure thyroid function include TSH, fT4 and fT3. Sometimes there can be an autoimmune component
Spiced Beetroot-slaw
This is best made at least a day ahead and gets better over the next week when it becomes more like a raw relish … Place the balsamic vinegar, macadamia or olive oil, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves in a wide mixing bowl and whisk to combine.Pour the dressing over the beetroot combination and allow to marinate in a covered container in the fridge, at least overnight. 4 fresh Beetroot
Kava – is it right for you?
A client recently asked about Kava, as she had been doing some reading about it and wondered whether it might be appropriate for her. There has been a fair amount of contention about this herb in the last few years, a fair amount of it undeserved. Kava has been used medicinally and recreationally in Papua New Guinea for many years. It has anxiety-relieving activities (proven in clinical studies), and scientific
Nutrition in Pregnancy – So why all the fuss about folate?
Most of you will be aware (and have surely been told by your doctor) that you need extra folate in Pregnancy. But why? What does it do? Has anyone ever explained? Folate is one of the B-complex group of vitamins. It is known as folate in its naturally occurring form in food, or folic acid when in synthetic supplemental form. In the body it is essential for the building and
Tired all the time? Is it Hypothyroidism?
The thyroid gland is a small glandular organ that sits at the front of the throat. It produces the hormones T3 and T4. These govern the body’s metabolic processes, including growth and energy usage. A poorly functioning thyroid may fail to produce enough T3 and T4, which can lead to a number of symptoms. The symptoms are often vague and so are often missed or misdiagnosed. A person may simply
Salmon Patties and Berry Salad
Salmon patties are a great way to get more fish into your diet .. add a berry salad, and you are off to a great start getting the nutrients you need to get through the week … Salmon Patties 1 x 210g tin pink salmon with bones4 medium potatoes. Peel, cook & mash2 eggs1 clove of garlic (crushed)1 small chilli1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger1 small bunch parsley finely choppedSalt