Wholefoods are the foundation of a healthy diet and nourished body and are one of the best gifts we can give to our children. As we discussed in last weeks article, bringing our kids into the kitchen at an early age and teaching them about cooking with wholefoods is a great way for them to learn about different nutritious foods…
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In a world where allergies, anxiety and attention disorders are sky-rocketing in our kids, there is much to be said about eating a wholefoods diet and its role in the prevention and treatment of these conditions. It is also a great way to educate children, and bring more fun into eating for them as they explore the different textures, tastes…
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Caring for your body is a way of showing how much love you have for yourself. It’s you telling you that you’re important, that you matter and that you deserve to be cared for. There is no limit to how self-care can support you to feel good about yourself and its amazing how simple it can be. It also has…
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Diabetes Type 2 is an epidemic health condition with almost 300 people in Australia alone newly diagnosed each day. That’s one person every five minutes and more than 100 000 in just one year. (1) On a global level an estimated 415 million adults suffer from the illness with 12 percent of the global health expenditure spent on diabetes (a…
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Over many thousands of years, the humble bean has made its way across the globe, becoming a central ingredient in the cuisine of many cultures. Perhaps the most well known bean dishes are those coming out of Mexico and other parts of South America such as Chilli Con Carne, Frijoles Refritos (refried beans) and their common companion ‘Nachos’. However, many…
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Image: Watermelons and Grapefruits are two of our favourite hydrating foods We often associate being hydrated with drinking plenty of water; however the foods we choose to eat can either dry us out or they can provide us with nourishing hydration. By choosing to eat raw and juicy foods more often you will be increasing your fluid intake as well…
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Image: Cup Cake Comfort We probably all know what its like to comfort eat. Our food choices and eating habits often change when we are stressed, sad, dissatisfied, lonely or bored. The type of hunger influenced by our emotions is different from an actual physical hunger and stems from a belief that certain foods will give us comfort and something…
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As 2016 winds up it is a great time to reflect upon the happenings of the year and to take a moment to stop and appreciate. In this final article for 2016, we would like to share our thoughts on eating well to feel well over the holidays, along with some of our favourite wholesome recipe alternatives to the often…
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As the weather warms up so too can our social calendars, with many opportunities to get together with family, friends and colleagues. These times can be super fun and relaxing but they can often also lead to a little over indulging. Here are some great tips to minimise the impact of tempting holiday foods. Start your day strong and healthy….
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If you’re anything like us here at the Affordable Wholefoods family, you are probably drawn to eating healthy foods and want only the best health for yourself and your family. This can be challenging at the best of times and when you’re on a budget it also means you need to be super onto it in the planning, cooking and…
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