Dietary fads come and go, but the basic principles of healthy eating are pretty simple…Avoid processed food, choosing instead ‘whole’ foods – food that is pretty close to the way you would find it in it’s natural form. Read ingredient lists, and avoid foods with lists that are overly long and have ingredients …
Most people have cinnamon in their spice cupboard. This aromatic and delicious spice has been used medicinally in ancient Egypt, China and India and boasts some very important health promoting benefits, including blood sugar regulation and cardiovascular health. Cinnamon has been shown to help lower blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes …
Bump, Birth, and Baby is a lovely and supportive blog run by Nadia, a Melbourne based mum of two, Acupuncturist and birth attendant. “I am passionate about all things pregnancy, birth and baby related! After 10 years working with pregnant women and becoming a mum myself, I realised that although our experiences are different, we …
Raw Cacao Treat Balls Ingredients ¼ – ½ Cup raw cashews / almonds – chopped (almond meal is also a good and easy replacement) 2 tablespoons of agave nectar (this is super sweet but low GI, when everything is mixed together, taste the mix and add a bit more if you want …
Sustainable seafood choices “The fish we choose today will directly affect the health of our oceans tomorrow. Overfishing, destructive fishing gear and poor aquaculture practices impact significantly on our seas, marine wildlife and habitats. An incredible 80% of the world’s fish stocks are now over-exploited or fished right up to their limit. Once considered inexhaustible, …
At the moment, Vitamin D is a bit of a hot topic. It seems that every other person who gets their levels tested are reveled to be deficient. I often get asked if this is something of a conspiracy! People wonder if the reference range of what is a ‘normal’ level …
Determination in the dog world!