This blog is part of the All About Fad Diets blog series. They’re not really fads, but more like lifestyles. Paleo is not just a fad. It is the diet that humans are believed to have eaten during the Paleolithic or Old Stone Age era. ...
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This blog is part of the All About Fad Diets blog series. They’re not really fads, but more like lifestyles. This also includes low carb high fat (LCHF). This is the diet at the moment for weight loss. It is a bit like the modern Atkins...
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“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” Hippocrates. Traditional Medicine was developed over generations within various countries/continents of the world before the era of modern medicine. It stems from a natural and holistic...
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Flaxseeds (linseeds) Chia seeds No-grain-ola Matcha powder Molasses Pure maple syrup Cacao powder Desiccated coconut Cacao butter Pumpkin seeds Sunflower seeds Brown rice Bean pasta Corn chips Herbal teas Bone broth powder Protein powder Primal...
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Unless you’re cooling down under a palm tree on a scorching day in Fiji, the average person doesn’t need coconut water in their smoothies. Good old plain water isn’t fancy but it does the job. Coconut water is nature’s Powerade. It is...
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When was the last time you had a bath? What about an Epsom salt bath? Epsom salt is not the salt we eat (sodium chloride), it is magnesium sulphate. Don’t ingest it because it has a laxative effect! Magnesium sulphate or magnesium bath...
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Pre-Race Day, Race Day and Post-Race Day Here is what I ate the day before, the day of, and the day after my 11km run. I’m not a crazy long distance runner as you can probably tell from my body shape, I am built for sprinting or short...
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We all know someone who is affected by Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of Dementia, it contributes to 60-70% of cases. It is estimated 5-8% of the population over 60 years old has Dementia. Some call...
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Avocado gets a lot of attention for being the rich kid. They say we have to give up smashed avo on toast if we ever want to buy a house. But does avocado deserve all of the hype it gets? Facts About Avocado: Avocado was originally called...
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(Latest photo of me) We all go through phases of cooking the same meal, whizzing up the same smoothie, and reaching in the cupboard to pull out the same snack. A Nutritionist is no different. Habit removes the stress and time spent hovering...
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Zinc is like the middle child, screaming for attention. Move over magnesium! Here is why you should be considering zinc… Zinc is involved in over 200 enzymatic pathways in the body. It is a co-factor which converts one substance into...
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Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice – 1 tablespoon 15-20 minutes before meals to aid digestion. Bone broth – 1-2 cups per day, drink chicken broth straight or use chicken/beef broth as a base for soups and cooking. Chia and flax seeds...
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