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30+ A Day?

30+ A Day?

How many different foods do you eat every day, on average? It is recommended we eat at least 30 different foods per day.  The world has over 50,000 edible plants, but just three of them, rice, corn and wheat, provide 60% of the world’s energy...

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What NOT to Eat and Why

What NOT to Eat and Why

There aren’t many situations when a Naturopath or Holistic Nutritionist will make blanket statements about what to eat and what not to eat.  However, the following foods are not beneficial for anyone (on a daily basis).  Of course, there will...

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Thermogenic Foods

Thermogenic Foods

These are natural foods that kick-start your metabolism. Not the artificial thermogenic fat-burning pills and energy drinks!  Grapefruit Contains an enzyme that increases metabolism.  The old wives’ tale turned out to be true! Eat half a...

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The Problem with Plants

The Problem with Plants

“Every living thing possesses the drive to survive and pass on its genes to future generations” Steven R Gundry, MD Plants are out to get us.  Plants aren’t just there to accept their fate that they’re going to end up on our dinner...

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Kale is King

Kale is King

I used to think kale was only for vegans or horses (no offence!).  I think I was the only Naturopath/Nutritionist for years who didn’t eat kale!  Until I tried a massaged kale salad and now I eat it nearly every day for dinner (I miss it...

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How To Quit Sugar in 7 Days

How To Quit Sugar in 7 Days

“No added sugar, you’re sweet enough!” Humans are born with a sweet tooth.  Breast milk is very sweet.  The sweet taste is nurturing and comforting.  Hence why we still reach for sweet foods for comfort even as an adult.  When people...

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All About Anaemia

All About Anaemia

Anaemia is one condition that can affect any age or stage in life.  It is defined as deficiency of red blood cells (haemoglobin) in the blood.  Haemoglobin carries oxygen around the body.  Oxygen is required in the energy equation to create...

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Happy World Chocolate Day!

Happy World Chocolate Day!

I highly recommend you eat some to celebrate! Cacao means “food of the gods” in Greek.  Chocoholics rejoice!  Dark chocolate is rich in iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, and antioxidants. The antioxidants in chocolate (flavonoids...

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