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Safe food additives
Read more: Safe food additivesFood additives refer to substances that are not normally consumed as a food by itself, and not usually characterised as a food ingredient, Generally food additives are used in the preparation of foods for purposes other than their nutritive value, such as food preservation, added flavour, colour or texture enhancement. Some food additives sound scary,…
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5 food additives to avoid
Read more: 5 food additives to avoidWe know that man-made food additives are not good for us, and while avoiding them entirely is not an option for most of us, we can limit our exposure to them. Many food additives are deemed safe based on exposure levels per recommended serving. It is the accumulative levels of food additives that we need to…
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What is mindful eating?
Read more: What is mindful eating?Mindful eating begins with an awareness of the physical, emotional and mental cues that tell us it’s time to eat. It can help us to differentiate between inner cues such as physical hunger and outer cues like tempting aromas, or the set hour for a particular meal or snack. It can help us to acknowledge…
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Banana Crumble
Read more: Banana CrumbleA sweet solution, and an easy recipe for when you have too many ripe bananas. Ingredients: 4 ripe bananas 100 grams of oat flakes 1 tablespoon of tahini ½ cup of flaked almonds (walnuts or other nuts, seeds)—Use any nuts or seeds you have or omit if you prefer. 1 level teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1…
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Dulse Seaweed
Read more: Dulse SeaweedDulse: Palmaria palmate Dulse, also known as Dillisk, (Dilleasc or Creathnach in Irish), is a red seaweed that has been harvested along the coasts of Ireland for centuries. It is sold dried, either whole or flaked. Dried dulse has a soft, chewy texture and rich umami flavour. It has been likened to smoked bacon and enriches…
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Grocery shopping for a whole foods plant based diet
Read more: Grocery shopping for a whole foods plant based dietClients new to a whole foods plant based diet commonly ask “What do I shop for and where can I get it?” Grocery shopping can initially seem daunting if you are new to a whole foods plant based diet. Thankfully, increasing consumer demands has resulted in most supermarkets now offering a few shelves of foods…
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Herbal Medicine for Cystitis
Read more: Herbal Medicine for CystitisCystitis is inflammation of the bladder. It is more common in women than men. (See related post: Cystitis) Herbal medicine is rooted in mind/body medicine as taught by Hippocrates. As such diet and lifestyle considerations would also need to be addressed. Herb classifications for cystitis Some specific herbs for cystitis: Petroselinum crispum: Parsley Parsley is…
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Cucumber Dill Salad
Read more: Cucumber Dill SaladCucumbers and dill are good ingredients to consider if you are feeling bloated or suffering from digestive upsets. Dill herb and seeds are calming to the digestive system and help reduce bloating and flatulence. Cucumbers are mildly diuretic, probably due to their high water content, they are also high in potassium and low in sodium,…
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Mindfulness: Acceptance
Read more: Mindfulness: AcceptanceThe practice of mindfulness brings us into present moment reality with acceptance of the moment as it is. We accept each breath as it arrives, be it short, long, deep or shallow. We observe it and let it go, releasing it on the out-breath. We accept the following breath as it comes, free of expectations.…
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Daily Mindfulness
Read more: Daily MindfulnessThere are many ways to practice daily mindfulness. A popular method is to mindfully complete routine tasks that you would otherwise do automatically. Some people choose to anchor their practice to a specific activity such as brushing their teeth, as a reminder to invite mindfulness into the experience. Imagine if you paid attention to how you hold…
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Kale Salad
Read more: Kale SaladIngredients: 1 bunch of kale 4 tbsp of olive oil 2 tbsp of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar ½ tsp of unrefined sea salt 1 tsp of cayenne powder Directions: De-rib the kale, wash and pat dry. In a large mixing bowl stir olive oil, lemon juice, salt and cayenne. Cut the kale leaves and tender stems…
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Headache
Read more: HeadacheThere are many kinds of headache, the most common being tension headache, migraine and cluster headaches. Primary causes include muscle spasms in the head, neck or shoulders, restriction of the blood supply to the brain, stress and fatigue, menstrual symptoms, sleep disturbance, eye strain, environmental pollutants and food allergies or intolerances. Headache pain ranges from…