The Fenugreek plant is a member of the legume family native to North Africa, Southern Europe and Western Asia. The leaves and the tiny bean shaped seeds have been used as medicine for aeons, as well as being a traditional ingredient in many culinary dishes from India to Ethiopia. The name is derived from the Greek words Foenum-Graecum, translated as Greek…
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With the vast array of grain flours now available for us to choose from when baking, no wonder we may find ourselves in some confusion. There is wheat, khorasan (kamut), spelt, rye, barley, emmer wheat and another ancient wheat grain called einkkorn. In this article, I’ll discuss the benefits of some of the healthiest ancient grains, wheat, spelt, khorasan and rye….
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A beautiful sharing from Naturopath Jesabe Warner on Christmas, food and family. What Jes shares here is timeless…that Christmas is the ‘perfect opportunity to tell those around us what we love about them, to share our appreciation of ourselves and each other’. With all the Christmas emotions going on at this time of year, it seems apt to share this…
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So many of us these days experience some kind of gut trouble. Whether it be bloating, burping, gut pain, low appetite, indigestion, impaired immunity, irregular bowel movements or food sensitivities. These conditions often come with associated symptoms of tiredness, mood disorders and skin conditions such as acne. The treatment of these conditions may be something as simple as having adequate…
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Anxiety is complex, but there is so much evidence to show that the food we eat can have a significant effect on our state of mind. Here are 5 of my favourite wholefoods that can support a calm, relaxed and anxiety free mind and body. Flaxseeds (Linseeds) This tiny seed works to calm our mind in many ways. Firstly, it…
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Sleep problems are becoming more common these days with a 2016 survey revealing between 33% and 45% of Australian adults suffer from sleep conditions of different severities. If you are suffering from a serious sleep disorder, it’s important you seek proper support from a medical health practitioner, however, in the meantime, here are a few lifestyle tips that can also help. …
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Eating healthy whole foods can go a long way in improving the effectiveness of our digestive tract but there are also many other factors involved in healthy digestion. Here are some of the ways you can support your own digestion system to be healthy and strong. 1. Eat your largest meal for breakfast or in middle of the day when…
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Our gut health is the starting point when it comes to improving our energy levels. The integrity of our gut lining, the strength of the beneficial bacteria (flora) population in our gut and of course what goes in our mouth all affects our gut health and how energetic we are. Our gut lining needs to be strong, durable and full…
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A wholefoods way of living supports us in so many ways, and in a time where we are witnessing much environmental and resource depletion it is certainly showing us there is a need to take more care with our food choices and our environment. By choosing wholefoods over processed foods we can all individually contribute to minimising the damage to…
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Our gut health is the starting point when it comes to improving our energy levels. The integrity of our gut lining, the strength of the beneficial bacteria (flora) population in our gut and of course what goes in our mouth all affects our gut health and how energetic we are. Our gut lining is made up of of tiny finger-like…
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