Category: Nutritional Medicine

WRITTEN FOR PLANT.D Intermittent fasting has gained a lot of attention and momentum over the last few years and given the reported associated health benefits, we are guessing that you have heard of it! Ema Taylor, a naturopath and nutritionist has observed this momentum in her clinical practice and cautions that as with any health

I am loving these ginger, spiced baked pears with turmeric porridge, almond butter and coconut yoghurt for breakfast now that it is cold. The spices used are circulatory stimulants, which support blood flow, are anti-inflammatory and help balance blood glucose levels, so you are fuller for longer. Ingredients– 4 ripe pears, cut in half– 1

Recent article contribution for Vogue. Written by Jody Scott. The best way to celebrate girl power is to commit to taking care of our female hormones every day, all year round – and here’s how. It’s important to know that there are things we can do every day, all year round, to support our female

Written for Nature & Health Magazine  Hormones are our body’s chemical messengers that relay vital information to our cells and tissues, ensuring each of our systems function efficiently.   Many women suffer with menstruation problems, from irregular periods to pre menstrual syndrome (PMS) in the second half of their cycle (luteal phase) that affect them

As written for Nature and Health.   Cacao is the most pure form of chocolate available to us as it comes very close to the raw and natural state in which it is harvested. My partner and I were fortunate enough to visit a few cacao farms in the Amazon Jungle of Peru earlier this

What does mindful eating mean? It means no more fad diets or fixating on each and every bit of food you eat. It means enjoying your food and listening to what your body needs, to run efficiently and be healthy and happy.   An easy way to tune into your eating habits is to ask

As seen on Vogue Your guide to harnessing the powers of plant hormones and the answer to the controversial question of whether it’s safe to eat soy.   Plant powered diets are big news and the benefits of eating mostly plants can not be underestimated. But there is one type of plant food that is

Making your own nut mylk is incredibly easy and tastes substantially more delicious than store bought varieties. Unfortunately many store bought mylks contain less than 5% nuts and the flavour and shelf life are enhanced by supplementing sugar, preservatives and other additives.   Making your own ensures you gain all the nutritional benefits from nuts,

As written for Par Olive    Each season brings an abundance of medicinal fruits, vegetables, spices and nuts. Our bodies requirements change from season to season, so being mindful of eating with these changes can assist you with optimum energy, weight control, glowing skin, strong immunity, efficient digestion and an overall sense of health and wellness. So

As featured on Par Olive   Whilst there are a myriad of phenomenal skin care products on the market to help nourish and protect your skin from the outside, in order to have truly glowing skin we must start a little deeper.   Beautiful skin begins on the inside, with adequate nutrients and vitamins from food and