May 23, 2017 | Body and Mind, Gut Health, Healthy Eating |
Eating a whole food diet which includes a variety of organic seasonal vegetables, probiotics from fermented foods and avoiding inflammation causing foods is critical to your optimal health. Cultures all over the world eat a variety of fermented foods depending on what...
Mar 21, 2017 | Chemicals In Food, Food Labelling, Healthy Eating |
When I was studying to become a nutritionist, we were taught to always refer to the nutrition panel on food. This is the table that lists the amount of fat, salt, sugar, carbohydrates and protein in the food. So, I began to do this and became obsessed by it. I knew...
Mar 14, 2017 | Diets, Health, Health Foods, Healthy Eating |
There seems to be a common trend that ‘if you suffer from gallstones then the solution is to remove your gallbladder.’ Why? Every organ within our body has its own function and is vital for your body to perform optimally. If the organ wasn’t serving a purpose, why...
Feb 28, 2017 | Diets, Gut Health, Healthy Eating |
Yes, I have been there. I had a number of symptoms of a candida overgrowth for years before I even realised it. Eventually my body wouldn’t allow me to ignore the symptoms of candida anymore. I researched my symptoms and was positive I had candida, which was confirmed...
Jan 10, 2017 | Allergies/Food Sensitivities, Auto-Immune Diseases, Gut Health, Healthy Eating, Hormonal Issues, Sleep, Weight Issues |
Inflammation in your body is absolutely crucial. When your body perceives something as a threat, it protects itself and this process is called an inflammatory response. But what are the signs of inflammation in your body and what can you do about it? Many chemical...