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So guys, there is this thing and its called the vagus nerve. What is it to me….you make ask? Why in the world do I need to know about this? Well, what if I told you that you could reduce inflammation with this beauty. What if I told you that could reduce chronic pain…! What […]
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I love eating with colour and this beauty certainly does not disappoint! A cold weather staple, soup is by far one of my most favourite things to make. Its super nourishing and is also quick, easy and cheap. You can chock the pot full with as many or as little ingredients as you like and […]
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I love a good crunchy rainbow slaw and I love one with so many colours, hence the rainbow! In my eyes, the more colours, the merrier. This beauty has liver-loving beets, eye-loving carrots and brain-loving cabbage. I love the texture of this salad. The crunch of the pomegranates with the smoothness of the dijon mustard. Yum, […]
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Okay guys, I’ve had a personal request to do a budget bites series. I know that there are many of us (myself included) that want to make good choices when it comes to what we cook and eat but do not want to break the bank at the same time! So introducing budget bites…a series […]
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Protein exists in every cell of our body, needless to say that its role is HUMONGOUS! You can read all about that in my previous post on protein: the 411 here. Nevertheless, we need to ensure we are not only feeding ourselves adequate amounts of protein but the best quality and the most bioavailable sources of […]
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So whilst we’re on the topic of beets, I thought it worthwhile to add a little beet inspired recipe. This one is super simple and easy to make. You literally add everything to a food processor, press on, wait several seconds, press off and voila! Beets make ordinary hummus exciting. Tune in to the most […]
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By now, we are well and truly into the silly season; a season full of long meals with our nearest and dearest and a season where many edible and drinkable gifts are exchanged. The silly season, more often than not, tends to be a season of excess; we overdo the sugar, we overdo the alcoholic […]
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The holiday season is fast approaching. Traditionally, it is a time spent with family and friends, a time to be thankful, a time to celebrate, a time of much joy and happiness, a time to re-establish goals and evaluate life’s course. However, more and more often it is turning into something of a more stressful […]
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Fatty acids are the main building blocks of fat compounds similar to how amino acids are the main building blocks of protein. Just like there are nine essential amino acids, there are two essential fatty acids that we must obtain through our diet: omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. In Western society, however, most […]