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25.01.2022 Delicious Banana Bread (gluten-free) Thank you to one of our naturopaths Angelique for this recipe it’s a winner in her household! This recipe can also be turned into muffins if you prefer. Ingredients:... cup gluten free all-purpose flour 2-3 overripe bananas, mashed cup almond meal 1 tsp. baking powder tsp. baking soda Pinch of salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla essence 2 tbsp. milk of your choice Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 170C and spray a loaf (or muffin) tin with oil 2. Mix the all-purpose flour and almond meal in a bowl, whisking to ensure there are no lumps. Then add baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix again 3. In a separate bowl combined the butter, honey or maple syrup, eggs, vanilla and milk. Then add the mashed bananas and mix again 4. Fold the wet ingredients through the dry ingredients, add choc chips or nuts if desired & pour into the loaf tin. Bake for 50 mins or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool in the tin for a few mins before turning out onto a cooling rack

24.01.2022 4 Enviro-Friendly Beauty Items You Need in Your Bathroom In light of World Earth Day coming up, we want to share our top 4 environmentally friendly beauty items to keep in your bathroom all year round: 1. Bamboo Toothbrush most toothbrushes are made of plastic and take over 400 years to decompose! Bamboo toothbrushes on the other hand take between 3 months and 4 years to decompose, depending on the soil type and climate... 2. Soap Bars ditch the plastic bottles and buy a bar of soap. Most soap bars can be bought as they are, some are wrapped in enviro-friendly wrapping like brown paper that can simply be recycled. You can also find bars of shampoo and conditioner. Not only are they enviro-friendly but also super handy while traveling 3. Bamboo Cotton Tips did you know the majority of cotton tips we find in supermarkets are made from plastic? Like toothbrushes, they take many years to fully decompose. Check your local health food store for biodegradable and eco-friendly bamboo cotton tips 4. Wooden or Bamboo Hair Brushes/Combs many hair brushes and combs are made from plastic. Opting for wooden or bamboo alternatives mean you are choosing sustainable materials that are also biodegradable

22.01.2022 3 Ways to Learn to Love Eating Vegetables Eating nutritious foods like vegetables are essential for a healthy body. The secret to eating an abundance of veggies is to enjoy them, so you can stick with this habit for the long-term. Here are 3 ways to learn to love eating veggies: 1. Change up your cooking methods veggies don’t only have to be eaten steamed or boiled to be considered ‘healthy.’ Try oven roasting your veggies with olive oil and spices, thinly slice your veggie...s and pop them under the grill, or barbeque some veggie skewers 2. Eat what you like it’s normal to not love and crave every single vegetable you can find in the supermarket. Stick to the veggies you know you enjoy, perhaps you can also set a little challenge for yourself to buy one new vegetable each week you may discover some new favourites! 3. Grow your own veggies there is something so satisfying and rewarding about getting to eat food you’ve grown yourself. If you’re new to gardening, start off with something simple like broccoli sprouts

21.01.2022 Dukkah Crusted Bread Dukkah is a delicious, Middle Eastern condiment of nuts, herbs, seeds and spices, traditionally enjoyed with bread or dips. Serve our Dukkah Crusted Bread as an entrée at your next dinner party. Ingredients:... 1 baguette, sliced into 2cm thick slices cup each of walnuts & hazelnuts 2 tbsp. white sesame seeds 1 tsp. each of ground coriander & cumin Salt and pepper to taste Extra virgin olive oil Method: 1. Add the walnuts & hazelnuts to a large frypan and dry fry over medium heat, constantly stirring until they smell fragrant, around 3 mins 2. Remove the nuts from the frypan and add the sesame seeds, frying the same way until golden on the edges 3. Add the nuts, sesame seeds, coriander, cumin, salt & pepper to a food processor and blitz for about 10 seconds or the mixture resembles coarse sand. Transfer to a shallow bowl 4. Brush olive oil on one side of each slice of bread and dip, oil side down, in the dukkah to cover 5. Store any left over dukkah in an airtight container. Enjoy!

21.01.2022 Mocha ‘Thickshake’ The frozen banana gives this recipe it’s creamy, thick texture. Ingredients:... 2 shots of espresso 1 large banana, frozen cup natural or Greek yoghurt 1 cup milk of your choice 2 medjool dates, pitted 2 tbsp. cacao powder tsp. vanilla extract Method: 1. Blitz the banana, yoghurt, milk, dates, cacao powder and vanilla in a blender until smooth 2. Scrape down the sides of the blender, then add the coffee and blitz again until smooth 3. Pour into glasses, top with a few coffee beans and enjoy slurped through an enviro straw! (Serves two)

20.01.2022 If you’re thinking about having a baby, it is essential you know about folic acid and iodine: Folic acid is recommended to be taken for at least 1 month before conception and at least 3 months after conception due to its integral role in helping to prevent neural tube defects As a B vitamin, folic acid plays an important role in supporting cardiovascular system health and red blood cell health... Iodine supports healthy thyroid gland function & is vital for healthy foetal brain development You can be assured you are providing your body and your baby with the best nutrients with our one-a-day Folic Acid + Iodine Complex for Preconception & Pregnancy. Available for purchase on our website now!

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17.01.2022 Reasons to Add Ginger in Your Diet Ginger is one of the most versatile herbs used in herbal medicine. Its use is featured in ancient texts like the Bible, the Talmud and the Quran. Fun fact: ginger was so highly valued in the 13th Century that one pound was worth the same as one sheep!... Here are the top reasons why you should consider adding ginger into your diet: 1. Circulation support ginger is known as a circulatory stimulant in herbal medicine. It helps maintain healthy peripheral circulation especially to the hands, legs and feet 2. Pain relief gingerol and shogaol are two compounds found in ginger that offer anti-inflammatory benefits. These compounds help relieve menstrual cramps and even help relieve mild migraine symptoms 3. Digestive support ginger is an antiemetic herb, meaning it helps to reduce nausea and vomiting, especially helpful for morning sickness and travel sickness. Ginger also helps support digestive function and reduces digestive discomfort and stomach upsets You can reap the benefits of ginger as a tea, freshly grated into stir fries or added to your fresh juices. You can also buy it in supplement form - check our website for our Ginger 1000 supplement.

17.01.2022 The Basics of Reading a Nutrition Label We understand that reading a nutrition label can be overwhelmingnumbers, ingredients, panels, where do you begin? Here are some tips on how to make sense of them: Ingredients list: the ingredients of a food product are listed in descending order, meaning the first ingredient listed makes up the most of that particular food and the last ingredient contributes the least... Servings: at the top of the nutritional panel, look out for the servings guide. This will help you get an understanding of how much one serve of that food or drink looks like and also how many servings you get per packet or bottle (this comes in handy when shopping on a budget) Other names: common ingredients like sugar and salt are often disguised by other names. Sugar can also be listed as fructose, sucrose, maltose, dextrose and glucose. Salt can sneak in foods under the names yeast extract, MSG, stock cubes and celery salt. While salt and sugar form part of a balanced diet, check out for these other names in store-bought food and drinks as they can bump up our overall daily consumption, taking these foods above the recommended daily intake

15.01.2022 Have you tried our latest Marine Collagen yet? If you are wanting to improve your skin, nail and hair health as well as look after your bones and muscles, then give them a go! #ANCcollagen

15.01.2022 Coffee Whip The perfect iced coffee recipe for the summer. Ingredients:... 1 tbsp. instant coffee granules 1 tbsp. boiling water 1 tbsp. sugar or sweetener of your choice 1 cup milk of your choice Ice, to serve Method: 1. Using an electric mixer, whip the instant coffee, water and sugar/sweetener for about 4-5 minutes or until thick and frothy 2. Pour milk into a glass with ice, then spoon over the coffee whip 3. Stir well before serving

14.01.2022 Mason Jar Salads Using mason jars is a fun and easy way to meal prep your food. Create your own recipe or be inspired by our Italian Caprese-style recipe. Ingredients:... Salad dressing we’ve used a dash of olive oil, a splash of lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste A source of protein here we’ve got navy beans and cubed mozzarella. Other options are chickpeas, quinoa, shredded chicken, tuna and feta cheese Mixed salad ingredients of your choice we’ve used cherry tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, baby spinach & basil leaves Method: 1. Pour your salad dressing at the bottom of your mason jar 2. Next, layer in all of your salad and protein ingredients to fill the jar. Tip: be mindful of which ingredients you layer right on top of your dressing for example, avoid leafy greens just above your dressing as they will become soggy 3. Seal the jar with the lid and refrigerate. When you’re ready to eat, simply give the jar a good shake to evenly disperse the dressing. Enjoy straight from the jar!

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10.01.2022 Wholefood Gingerbread Cookies A classic Christmas treat with a healthy twist. Ingredients:... 1.5 cups rolled oats tsp. bicarb soda cup butter, melted 2 tbsp. milk cup maple syrup tsp of each of the following ground spices: cinnamon, ginger, mixed spice, nutmeg For the icing: 6 tbsp. softened butter, cup icing sugar, tsp. vanilla extract Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 150C and line a flat tray with baking paper 2. In a blender, whiz up the oats until they form a fine flour, then transfer to a bowl. Add the spices and bicarb to the bowl and mix to combine 3. Add the butter, milk and maple syrup to a blender or food processor and mix until well combined 4. Using a spatula, gently mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until a dough forms 5. Roll the dough into a ball and refrigerate for 30 mins. Then, roll out the dough on a clean surface to about 3mm in thickness and cut using a gingerbread man cookie cutter 6. Place your cookies on the prepared tray and bake for 10 mins or until golden, then allow to cool completely 7. While the cookies are cooling, mix up all the icing ingredients until smooth. Decorate cooled cookies to your liking

10.01.2022 DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that our body does not get in sufficient amounts, so we have to rely on a healthy diet to ensure we are getting enough. Eating a lot of oily fish is always the best option to get lots of DHA and other fatty acids, but it’s not always that simple, especially when pregnant and your appetite can be a little unpredictable! This is where a supplement can come in handy. Choose our DHA for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding supplement because: It contains susta...inably sourced squid oil rich in DHA, the omega-3 fatty acid that supports the normal development of the baby’s central nervous system and brain DHA is crucial for breastfeeding women to keep supporting the developmental needs of her growing infant, as breast milk is naturally rich in DHA Taking a DHA supplement at this important time of your life is a simple and reliable way to support the DHA needs of both yourself and your baby, whether you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. Our DHA for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding supplement is available for purchase on our website.

07.01.2022 Zucchini, Feta & Dill Tart Use up that frozen puff pastry that’s been sitting in the back of your freezer for this delicious, spring recipe. Ingredients:... 400g puff pastry, thawed 3 zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthways 1 cup cream cheese 200g feta cheese 2 eggs Zest of 1 lemon Salt and pepper, to taste Dill for garnish Method: 1. Preheat your oven to 220C and line a baking tray with paper 2. Add cream cheese, 1 egg, half the feta, lemon zest, salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well 3. Gently roll the puff pastry into a rectangle to fit your tray, then place in your tray and lightly score a border with the tip of a knife 4. Spread the cheese mixture onto the pastry, staying within the borders, then top with the zucchini slices and season with salt and pepper. Brush the pastry border with 1 beaten egg 5. Bake the tart in the oven for 15 mins until the pastry is golden. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining feta and a few sprigs of dill, then bake again for another 5 mins

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07.01.2022 DIY Sustainable Christmas Ornaments Thinking about Christmas last year, do you remember how much wrapping paper, ribbon & sticky tape got thrown away? In Sydney alone, local households will create & throw out more than 175 tonnes of extra waste at Christmas time. Imagine all the Christmas decorations that get discarded each year too much of the tinsel, baubles and glittery ornaments we use are unfortunately non-recyclable.... This year, why not create your own eco-friendly decorations? Explore your backyard or nearby parks for pine cones, twigs, branches and flowers. Simply attach some twine to each decoration and hang on your Christmas tree or around the house. This makes a great activity for the kids during their school holidays!

06.01.2022 Fun facts about peanut butter! Peanut butter is a pantry staple in most households. Here are some fun facts about the popular spread: It takes almost 550 peanuts to make a standard 375g jar of peanut butter Most people prefer crunchy peanut butter over smooth... While popular in Australia, the average European eats less than 1 tbsp. of peanut butter per year Just 2 tbsp. of peanut butter offers a generous 7g of protein and 55g of magnesium! See more

02.01.2022 Are you searching for a lip balm with natural ingredients that not only makes your lips look good, but nourishes and hydrates them too? Look no further than our Peppermint Lip Balm! Our formula is 100% natural, perfect for softening dry, chapped lips and the surrounding skin. It is a rich formulation containing nourishing castor oil, soothing Manuka honey, antioxidant-rich Kakadu plum and hydrating vitamin E. Our lip balm does not contain any petroleum, parabens, mineral oils or artificial preservatives or fragrances, nor is it tested on animals. Get your hands on a tube of our nourishing lip balm today from our website!

02.01.2022 ImmuniTEA Swipe across for a great Immune Supportive Tea Recipe This recipe is perfect as we are entering Autumn here in Australia and want to stay healthy this cold & flu season! With the use of Turmeric as an anti-inflammatory and ginger to support your immune system along with being packed with many other goodies this tea is a must have this Autumn!

02.01.2022 What are the benefits of having indoor plants? Indoor plants don’t just look beautiful they help to make our homes healthier. The Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) for example helps to clean the air in our homes, especially from compounds like benzene and carbon monoxide that are often emitted from carpets and furniture.... Snake plant, also known as Mother In Law’s Tongue (Dracaena trifasciata) is one of few plants that actually releases oxygen into the air at night, making it a great plant to have in our bedrooms as we sleep. Palms like the Golden Cane Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) act as natural humidifiers as they release moisture into the rooms they sit in a great one to have during the drier winter months. Indoor plants can radiate beautiful, natural scents to our homes too, meaning we can put away the sprays and enjoy the chemical-free scents our plants naturally give off.

01.01.2022 4 Easy Ways to Increase Fibre in Your Diet We need fibre to feed the good bacteria in our gut, to support healthy digestion and to keep us feeling full. Although fibre is so great for our health, many of us don’t eat enough of it. Here are 4 easy ways to incorporate more fibre in your diet: 1. Keep the skin on as many of your fruit and veggies as possible: apples, pears, cucumbers, carrots and potatoes can and should be eaten with their skins. The skin is rich in fibre and ma...ny other nutrients too 2. Mix and match white varieties with wholemeal or multigrain options: you can obtain more fibre from wholegrain or multigrain versions of bread, pasta, wraps and rice than their white counterparts 3. Enjoy fermented foods: kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir and kombucha are loaded with pre- and probiotics that act similarly to fibre in the gut, supporting digestive processes 4. Go for smoothies: smoothies are a fun way to add in fibre to your diet and are great for fussy eaters, too. Add fruit, chia seeds, yoghurt, nut butter, flaxseeds or oats to smoothies for fibre and a delicious flavour!