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Category: Nutrition
Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition!
It’s all about nutrition. The focus is on minimally processed whole foods to support optimal health and healing. I hope that what I post here will be informative and helpful to you in meeting your nutritional needs.
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Flaxseed Tea
Read more: Flaxseed TeaHow and why to make Flaxseed Tea Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is one of the richest sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 essential fatty acid. Flaxseeds are also high in lignans, micronutrients that have been shown to be anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-tumour.1 Flaxseeds are mucilaginous, meaning they absorb fluid and secrete mucilage, a…
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8 tips to support your health
Read more: 8 tips to support your healthOur daily habits have the greatest impact on our health and well-being. A little extra effort can have significant benefits, so even if you just take on 3 of the following tips you are likely to experience some improvement to your health and well-being. Related posts: Warm water with lemon in the morning 3 vital…
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What is quinoa?
Read more: What is quinoa?Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a seed that cooks like a grain, which is why it is referred to as a pseudo-grain. Along with amaranth, it is known as an ancient grain that was a staple food of the Incas. They called it the mother of all grains due to its high protein content. Quinoa is…
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How to sprout chickpeas
Read more: How to sprout chickpeasTo sprout chickpeas all you need is some dried chickpeas, water, a large bowl, a colander or sieve, time and patience. Equipment: You can use a sprouting jar or a colander and a larger bowl. Soak time: 8 – 12 hours —Soaking initiates the sprouting process. Rinse and drain: at least every 8 hours, this…
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Healthy Lunchbox
Read more: Healthy LunchboxA Healthy Lunchbox Strategy Packing a lunchbox with healthy foods to fuel physical and mental activities through the workday requires some thought. Considerations include your work environment and your digestive system; for example, having enough time to eat in a relaxed manner, away from your work area, and preferably in a stress-free environment. Taking the…
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How to make overnight herbal infusions
Read more: How to make overnight herbal infusionsOvernight herbal infusions allow for more of the vitamins, minerals and phyto-nutrients of the plant material to be extracted. They offer a very convenient and economical means of extracting the maximum benefit from your herbs. You will need: Cut dried/fresh herbs A jar with a lid Hot water Directions: Measure out your herbs: generally 1…
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How to make an herbal infusion
Read more: How to make an herbal infusionWhat is an herbal infusion? An herbal infusion is the process of soaking herbs in either hot or cold water, to extract their nutritional and medicinal benefits. If this sounds like making herbal tea then you are absolutely right. What distinguishes an herbal tea from an herbal infusion is that an herbal infusion will generally…
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How to make water kefir
Read more: How to make water kefirGo straight to basic recipe Water kefir is a lacto-fermented pro-biotic drink made using water kefir grains that feed on sugar water and minerals. The profusion of bio-available pro-biotics in water kefir helps to improve digestive health, immune response, mood and energy levels and reduce allergic reactions, by feeding the good bacteria throughout the gastrointestinal…
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Water Kefir Grains
Read more: Water Kefir GrainsWater kefir (keh-FEER) grains are used to produce a naturally carbonated probiotic drink. The kefir grains are small clusters of beneficial bacteria and yeast, bound by a polysaccharide (dextran) that is produced by Lactobacillus brevis. This is all good news for maintaining a healthy microbiome, which is essential to good health. “The micro-organisms involved in…
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Read more: Apple Cider VinegarThe Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has a long history of use as a healing food, a dieter’s friend, a food preservative, and for cosmetic and domestic cleaning purposes. ACV is the result of a double fermentation process. First apple juice is fermented to apple cider, which is then further…
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Barley Nutrition and Health Benefits
Read more: Barley Nutrition and Health BenefitsBarley is a highly nutritious cereal grain that was a staple food in the diet of our ancestors. Nowadays, we mostly encounter it in soups or beer. However, its nutty flavour and chewy texture makes it a great addition to salads and a delicious alternative to rice and pasta. It is highly versatile and easy…
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Juice Recipes and Tips
Read more: Juice Recipes and TipsJuicing Tips Start with equal amounts of apple to vegetables until your taste buds adapt and you are relishing a ratio of 70-80% vegetables to 30-20% fruits. Beets have a strong earthy taste; they are a strong cleanser and are best used in moderation. Spinach when ground up is a strong laxative; a small handful…
