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The ‘Green super foods’ have been around for a little while but you may not have come across them yet or found a decent explanation on what they each do. Spirulina is a type of algae that grows on the oceans surface. It was discovered to be great for boosting energy levels for every dayContinue reading “Super Green Foods”

With many parts of Queensland being exposed as being in the “grip of a Diabetes epidemic” and having some of the highest rates of Diabetes in Australia, lets look at some of the natural ways to treat, potentially reverse and prevent the illness.   Because Diabetes Type 2 is around 90% diet and lifestyle related,Continue reading “Diabetes Prevention and Treatment “

In a small bowl place 2 crushed garlic cloves and around 3 tbs. of beautiful quality olive oil. Set aside to infuse. Wash and cut a bunch of asparagus, 1 large zucchini, and some leaves of spinach or silver beat. In a medium saucepan drizzle half the infused oil, with a pinch of salt, andContinue reading “Summer Asian Greens”

Depression rates are on the rise, and it can be a very challenging time for the person experiencing it and for those around them. The most basics tasks become a misery. People often experience feelings of apathy, depleted will power, and feelings of being drained and exhausted. Many people don’t know how to get outContinue reading “Treating Depression Through Art”

  -5 fresh dates pitted -2 tablespoons of ABC spread (almond, brazil, cashew) -1 tablespoon of chia seeds -1 tablespoon of raw cacoa powder -1/8 cup of cooked amaranth grain -Shredded coconut   Mix all the ingredients, except coconut, in a blender or with fork until a smooth consistency. Roll in coconut and freeze.  Continue reading “Chocolate Protein Balls”

   For centuries diets from around the world have used traditional food combinations, such as lentils with rice in India to pork with pineapple in Europe. Now science reveals how these ancient food pairings could hold remarkable wisdom.   Pineapple and Protein= Enzymes increase Protein Digestion.   Pineapple is a rich source of bromelain, aContinue reading “Food Pairing For Health”

  The hottest diet trends right now is the #Paleo diet. It consists of eating a whole food based diet, lots of meat, seafood, fish, some dairy, some eggs, and fruit and vegetables. Grains and legumes are avoided.   It is touted as being the healthiest around. In some cases, it is. To eat aContinue reading “Vegan diets vs. Paleo diets, what’s the healthiest? By nutritionist Honor Tremain”

I’m a holistic nutritionist, so I’m pretty open minded to alternate medical practices when I can see their benefit, they make logical sense or they are backed by science. But two persistent and newly revived practices are being pushed into my health sphere and my doubts on their efficacy have been nudging me so IContinue reading “What’s the Deal with these Alternative Dental Practices?”

-1 cup cos lettuce sliced -1 cup rocket -1/4 red capsicum sliced -1/4 cup whole, kalamata olives -1/2 avocado -Yellow globe tomato’s -1/2 carrot finely sliced -1/8 cup capers   Assemble salad, drizzle with extra virgin, cold pressed olive oil and balsamic and serve.