In a word - yes! And the good news is, it is likely to be to your benefit. The female menstrual cycle is dependant on natural fluctuations of sex hormones. Sugar in excess, and the effects of this, can wreak havoc with with our menstrual cycle due to increased inflammation and altering these hormone levels.… Continue reading Will quitting sugar affect my menstrual cycle?
We're very excited for good friend of the Pod, who is getting married soon. She also gets a cold sore from time-to-time, like so many of us do. To help keep our gorgeous girl feeling excited and exquisite on her big day, we have some tips that may come in handy. What is a cold… Continue reading What to do about cold sores?
Working as a Naturopath, one of the most common questions I’m asked is how to help people manage their food and weight. Check out my guest post on IQuitSugar.com for some simple, yet effective options! While most people are amazing at eating well throughout the day, after dinner can be a completely different story! What… Continue reading Always need an after dinner treat? Here’s how to stop the binge
With such a sedentary lifestyle these days, an active kid is something that I love to see as a naturopath. Kids should be eager to explore and experience the world around them! However, there is also a time and place for our young one’s need to slow down, relax, concentrate and learn. As someone with… Continue reading A naturopath’s guide to balancing your child’s energy levels
A lot of folk tend to associate “fat” with “bad” or “unhealthy”. What they may not know is there are a lot of different fats out there. And they’re definitely not created equal. Ready to know your MUFAs from your PUFAs? Here’s my 101 guide to fat. The building blocks of fat. Fats are made… Continue reading A naturopath’s 101 guide to fat
From eliminating toxins to processing insulin to giving us energy, the liver performs countless jobs for us every day. Unfortunately, it can be a thankless job. We humans have discovered more than a few ways to increase its workload! And one of the biggest strains we put on the liver is eating too much sugar.… Continue reading How quitting sugar helps your liver detox (+ other important stuff)
INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites 1 tsp vanilla (paste, powder or extract will work) 2 cups desiccated coconut Matcha powder* Stevia INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 180C. Whisk the egg whites, stevia and vanilla in mixing bowl Combine the coconut and matcha powder with egg white mixture. On a baking sheet, place picture in small balls… Continue reading coconut matcha macaroon
A note on Tapioca & Sago: Tapioca is produced from the peeled roots of the tropical cassava plant. On the other hand, Sago Seed is made from the inner part, of the stem of the sago palm tree. They are similar, starches that can be used interchangeably in many recipes. As they are not grains, in their… Continue reading passionfruit & mango tapioca pudding
Shiitake mushrooms, a symbol of longevity have been utilised in Asia for thousands of years due to their health promoting properties, most notably immune and heart health! They are also a source of B Vitamins as well as Vitamin D, and most importantly are a great addition to soups, salads and stir fries.That's why we… Continue reading shiitake ‘quick’ pho topped with chilli + bean sprouts
If you are gluten-intolerant, rice paper rolls are the perfect alternative a sandwich. You can pack them with delicious, nutrient rich ingredients such as avocado, mint leaves, carrot, capsicum, and even some sort of fish like salmon or prawn. They are a little more difficult to wrap, when compared to making a sandwich, however like everything… Continue reading avocado + mint rice paper tolls
