Did you know there are so many ways to get calcium, even if you can’t eat dairy? And that calcium is just one piece of the puzzle for healthy bones?…
Nutrition
Emotional Eating and how to overcome it
Stress is becoming more common, with around 70% of Australians admitting it affects their physical and mental health. Emotional eating is one way our stress can play out. Stress affects our emotions and eating can make us feel better – in the short term. But if we eat unhealthy foods, our bodies will feel worse and we might feel guilty too. …
Stewed apples (for constipation) and which dairy intolerance are you?
Stewed apples are so easy to make! With skin on, they’re a good source of insoluble fibre, which is great for lowering cholesterol, as well as keeping your bowels healthy.
Delicious stewed apples can be used in apple crumble, muffins, on pancakes or just enjoyed plain.
They’re delicious served on natural yoghurt. We use sheep’s milk yogurt, which is less reactive if you’re intolerant to casein, the protein in cow’s dairy.
If you’re intolerant to lactose, you should be fine with any natural or Greek yoghurt, as the bacteria used to make yoghurt eats the lactose, which is a sugar. So don’t waste your money on lactose-free yoghurt!…
What should we be feeding our kids? My top 5 nutrients all kids need!
There is so much information out there about nutrition, telling us what is good and bad. It’s like you need a university degree to know what to feed your kids! (That’s a little joke, because that’s what I did.) And I’m here to break it down for you. Into simple manageable chunks. My top 5 nutrients all kids need.
This is not about food intolerance, it’s just about the key ingredients for a healthy diet for your little ones….
Coconut chai bliss balls – Love your liver!
chai spice and coconutty goodness
Everyone loves a good bliss ball, right? These delicious coconut chai bliss balls are as healthy as they are tasty (with no dates in sight). Slightly sweet and coconutty, with lovely chai spices throughout.
They are super easy to make, and you can choose whether to use almond meal (no blending!) or cashews, which are lower in natural food chemicals, amines, if you’re sensitive.
The spices help your liver to detox more efficiently, so this delicious bite can even be your ‘food as medicine’. You can even add maca powder, to help your body adjust it’s stress response and keep you calmer! …
Turmeric chai tea with dandelion (and some different ways to get calcium)
I love making my own turmeric chai tea. Not only does it taste better, it’s even better for you. It can help you to lose weight, decrease inflammation and stimulate detox of the liver!
My turmeric chai is packed with anti-inflammatory spices, such as turmeric, cinnamon and cloves. …
Easy Baking – Banana Bread **or apple crumble** Muffins
sugar-free banana muffins
I am all for baking! I absolutely love baking… and, let’s be honest, eating my baking. But I no longer have any desire for high-sugar, wheat-filled, inflammatory and unhealthy muffins and cakes! No thank you! Gluten-free whole-food healthy baking and treats for us now.
My intolerances led me to gluten-free baking, but it’s my desire for a healthier lifestyle that has kept me creating new and healthier treats. There is really no need to eat a lot of processed sugar, and we all know it’s not healthy. The less sugar you eat, the healthier you’ll be.
apple crumble alternative
Fruit has the benefit of being the whole package – fibre, vitamins and minerals, in a perfectly sweet package. This allows the slow release of energy over time, keeping us fuller for longer, and without spikes and troughs in our blood sugar (which can lead to disease over time). Using bananas for sweetness is a perfect way to get a tasty treat without added sugar, and some B vitamins for energy, to boot! **And now, a new apple quinoa crumble version below!…
Top 7 gut healing tips for food intolerance
looking after your gut health reduces food intolerances
With all types of food intolerance, comes an underlying gut problem. Heal your gut and your body will react less. Your body is reacting to foods because there’s an imbalance of bacteria and ‘leaky gut’. If you have ongoing gut symptoms, emotional problems, skin issues or multiple sensitivities, then a good old gut healing protocol may be just what you need.
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Why should I see a nutritionist?
Holistic health is about more than just good food
Sometimes staying healthy in this fast-paced life we lead can be a struggle. Do you ever feel a bit rundown, or tired, or irritable and you just don’t know why? Maybe a chronic illness has been plaguing you for years, maybe it’s serious or perhaps it’s just annoying. Sometimes a trip to the doctor isn’t going to solve anything. You need a holistic path back to full health, a way to help your body heal itself. A nutritionist might be just the ticket!
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