Turmeric and ginger—two delicious medicinal foods Recently I harvested a bumper crop (for me!) of both ginger and turmeric and enjoyed some immune...
Food as medicine: Part 3 – supporting immunity
Herbs and spices are not just for culinary creations This week has seen me in the garden lifting out the turmeric and ginger as they are ready to...
Food as medicine: Part 2 – eating the rainbow
What does 'eat the rainbow' mean? You may or may not have heard this expression, but if not it means to get as many natural, colourful foods inside...
Food as medicine: Part 1 – building quality foundations
You are what you eat—quite literally Broken down into their components, your food choices are one of the most important ways you connect your...
Why buy organic?
What's so appealing about organic food? More people are paying close attention to the food they eat; reading labels with eagle eyes and looking for...
Demystifying probiotics: Part 2 – do you need them?
Some time ago I created a post about probiotics to lay some foundations regarding what they are and what to look for if you feel you need them;...
Demystifying probiotics: Part 1 – what you should know
Not everything you read about probiotics is correct Probiotics have become big business with seemingly every second article I read mentioning them....
What you should know about aromatherapy
Aromatic therapy is everywhere! Ever scratched the skin of an orange to enjoy the uplifting scent it releases? This is aromatherapy in action as...
Getting more ‘bang for your buck’ nutritionally
Variety is the spice of life Or so I've heard—and diversity in your diet really is the key to getting a range of nutrients. This is a bit of a...
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