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25.01.2022 Great article, totally agree with it all :) Have a read. Some may be surprised, others may already know this info to be true. Yours in Health, Inspiration & Happiness, Tina ... http://authoritynutrition.com/11-biggest-lies-of-mainstream
25.01.2022 You may (or may not) be wondering where miss Earths Harvest has disappeared to? Well, my friends, I have had a huge year, and have brought into this world a beautiful baby boy! As you can imagine, all my time has been soaked up with baby cuddles, kisses and nappies... However, I thought I would touch base with you all and get this community of health and wellness back into the Facebook world. I am still on Maternity Leave and won't be seeing clients for some time yet, but I would love to discuss any health and wellness topics you would like answers for, so tell me, what's on your mind?
24.01.2022 Available for Naturopathic Consultations, Mondays 10am - 6pm http://earthsharvest.wordpress.com/consultations/
24.01.2022 Afternoon Earthies I just prepped a salad for tonights dinner - a sort of "Rainbow Salad" - with all-organic carrot, beetroot, cucumber, mint and basil! She will be dressed in "Extra Virgin Olive" couture, adorning her "lemon juice" accessories. Hehehe... What fun are you having with dinner tonight?
23.01.2022 Good evening lovelies! As a Naturopath, it is really important to be accessible to people from all different financial abilities, and for those with less disposable income, affordability is an issue. Currently, Naturopaths are not recognised by Medicare, and only patients who have Private Health Insurance with Extras can claim on consultation costs. It is unfortunate that the government will not recognise Naturopaths as Primary Health Care providers, as the people who are af...fected by that decision remain those with lower incomes. The link below takes you to a petition where you can sign to show your support for "Registered Naturopaths with a health science or science degree to be added to the Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) program, so the public can obtain a referral from their GP and receive a Medicare rebate for up to 5 visits" This initiative will take so much pressure off hospitals and doctors, as preventative measures can be taken in certain cases, and also patients who have less income can access our services, and reduce their dependence on pharmaceutical drugs etc.... So please, sign the petition below, if you feel this would be of benefit to the community at large. Help us help the whole community, not just the upper class. <3 Tina
23.01.2022 Ain't that the truth! Haha!
21.01.2022 What a beautiful morning in Melbourne! The Sun is shining and Spring has officially Sprung, as we welcome the Spring Equinox :) As it so happens today I am feeling a little under the weather, which often occurs at this time of year with the change of season. Energetically it can signify a "shedding of the old" to allow the new to enter in smoothly. If you feel like you're not 100% today, take some time to go within and surrender to the beauty of the day by spending some time ...surrounded by nature - let your bare feet soak up the Earth energies, while the rest of your body basks in the Suns magnetic rays. To help my immune system today, we have created this delicious Juice from All organic ingredients: Apples, Carrots, Home-grown Beetroot & a freshly blended Tangelo. High in Antioxidants such as betacarotene & betacyanin (what gives beetroot it's red colour). Plus Vitamin C, iron, magnesium & Folic acid.
21.01.2022 My Bloody Juice. The Motive: Improve health & vitality. The Scene: Kitchen Bench... The Suspects: beetroot, purple & orange carrot, apple, ginger & turmeric. If anyone knows "who done it", contact me for a one-on-one consultation, where we can go into the why's and how's of this horrific crime scene...
20.01.2022 Pregnant woman craving - Could be worse I guess lol On my home from work, I conjured up this wrap combo in my head & couldn't wait to make it when I got home! *Cream cheese, grated carrot, grated apple, avocado & toasted sesame seeds on top of a whole meal wrap*... Sounds insane, but as with all crazy combos was amazingly delicious!
20.01.2022 Yes, believe your eyes, this really was my breakfast and a very satisfying one at that! My Gluten-free Chocolate Hazelnut bread, packed full of protein, and delicious homemade chocolate bits, this is definitely a chocoholics kinda brekky, minus the sugar high and guilt! And don't limit yourself to breakfast, this delicious dish can be devoured any time of day, as an afternoon snack with a Roobois tea, or simply as dessert with some homemade icecream and double berries! ... Yum is really an understatement!
20.01.2022 Late night treat - My Coco-Berry Ice Cream - mixed berries, banana, coconut cream, WPC, and vanilla extract soooooooooo good! love it!
20.01.2022 Looking for a Part-time position at one of Melbourne's leading Health & Wellness Clinics? Then look no further than my wonderful place of work, Vitalchi Wellness in Blackburn. We are on the look-out for an amazing Receptionist, who will be available for approximately 16 hours per week. The successful applicant will have the pleasure of working alongside some of Melbourne's best & friendliest wellness practitioners, and not only that, YOU (yes YOU, you lucky thing!) will be privy to many-a-sample of my baked & caked goods! haha ;) All enquiries to be forwarded to the Clinic manager at the link below :) This really is a rare opportunity to become a part of our team at Vitalchi, so grab it while it lasts! <3
20.01.2022 Breakfast just got interesting! Check out these awesome 'Brekky Pops" that I found via Holistic Dad Here is what you'll need (Organic as possible!) - Yoghurt (Plain, natural - Greek is great as it is higher in protein than all other yoghurt) - Fruit: strawberries, kiwi, peach, blueberries, or any fruit you like... - Honey - Oatmeal, nuts (any you like), quinoa flakes etc - Popsicle molds - Popsicle sticks Here's what you do: Cut all the fruit into slices/dices Put yoghurt and all the fruit into a container and mix really well.. Add some honey for a little sweetness You can even blend up strawberries, raspberries or blueberries into the yoghurt mixture to make it even more colourful! Put the mixture in the popsicle molds and let them harden a bit in the freezer Then put the popsicle sticks into the molds and let them completely harden in the freezer Take one popsicle and add a little bit of honey on the top and sprinkle oatmeal, nuts or whatever you please Enjoy as your breakfast or as a healthy dessert alternative for your kids and yourself! AMAZING!!! Who will be making these? I know I will! Yours in Health & Inspiration, Tina xo
19.01.2022 Coconut Oil - Not only great for your insides, amazing for using on your skin too! What other ways do you use coconut oil in your daily routine?
19.01.2022 Smoothies are a great way to bung a whole lot of nutrition into your body in a convenient & easy way! Just add your favourite fruits to this base, or some raw cacao powder plus a clean protein powder for a balanced, antioxidant rich breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner or dessert! Chuck any remaining smoothie in ice-cube trays or ice pop makers, and you have yourself a refreshing, healthy ice-cream pole! ... What's your favourite smoothie combination?
18.01.2022 New developments on my clinic hours lovelies! Now available Mondays 10 - 6pm AND Fridays 10 - 6pm! So whether you need a revamp on your current eating regime (don't like the word 'diet') or whether you have a niggling or chronic illness that you keep putting off, or anything else for that matter, come along to Vitalchi Wellness for a one-on-one Naturopathic consultation with me :) Not sure what Naturopathy is? Check out my blog http://earthsharvest.wordpress.com/consultations/
18.01.2022 Dinner was fabulous! Had freshly-caught snapper on the BBQ, with a lovely Greek salad and grilled zucchini... plus some delicious bread & organic butter! Mmmmm Most of the produce was from our garden - like the cucumber, tomato, zucchini, capsicum & oregano. Lovely! What yummy goodness did you devour for dinner tonight?
17.01.2022 Have a beautiful day lovelies! Enjoy every moment. Bask in the gorgeous rays of our Sun. Smile at a stranger. Be daring. Have fun! Live, Love, Laugh.
17.01.2022 This just happened! Homemade glutenfree chocolate pancakes ohmygosh amazing! Want the recipe? Just share this pic, once we reach 50 shares I will post the recipe! Ready, steady, GO!
17.01.2022 Feel like something sweet after dinner, but avoiding refined sugar? Why not try my exceptionally easy summer sorbet that I whipped up tonight?! All you need is: 1 banana (frozen), 1 cup blueberries (frozen), half a mango, and 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Coconut Oil... Bang it all into a blender, or whizz it up with a handheld, and there you have it! ... A super simple, very delicious, extremely healthy sorbet! If you have popsicle moulds, why not make ice-pops out of this mixture? Mmmm yum! A lovely summer snack, full of good fat, fibre and antioxidants!
16.01.2022 As promised, the recipe to my Cheeky Chocolate Cake! Gluten-free goodness, so you don't feel bloated afterwards. And the awesome-ness of using said 'sneaky ingredient' and seeing peoples faces when you tell them... Enjoy my lovelies! http://wp.me/p2qmn1-5a
16.01.2022 I love TED Talks, and this one just happens to satisfy the science nerd in me... "What if we could EAT to STARVE cancer?" http://myscienceacademy.org///can-we-eat-to-starve-cancer/
15.01.2022 Started the day with a yummy omelette with tomato, zucchini, onion, parsley and chives, together with a freshly-pressed juice of carrot, apple, beetroot, ginger and turmeric! Heavenly <3
15.01.2022 Many people have been asking me about the health benefits of coconut oil... And also about butter and different vegetable and seed oils for cooking... So watch this space! Over the next week I will compile some information and my advice on "Which oils are safest to cook with & why, and what other benefits these particular fats/oils possess" ... And once we reach 450 likes, I shall share my article with you all All you need to do is tag 5 of your friends in the "comments" section of this post, and get them to "like" this page Yours in Health & Inspiration, Tina xo
15.01.2022 Thanks to my beautiful friend Miranda for sharing my tip for stimulating appetite in the morning :) <3 Have you liked her page? Be sure to do so & share the love <3
15.01.2022 An Avo a Day... :) http://myscienceacademy.org//amazing-news-for-people-who-/
15.01.2022 My "Good Morning" Juice. 5 x carrots, 5 x apples, 1 thumb each of ginger and turmeric. What amazing feats this juice is having inside my body: - Reducing inflammation - thanks to some wonderful compounds in ginger and turmeric - Reducing oxidation- due to the high amount of antioxidants contained within all ingredients combined... - Supporting liver detoxification - A compound in turmeric called "curcumin" stimulates the livers phase 2 detoxification pathway, helping to change toxins into water soluble compounds for excretion via the kidneys, bowels and skin. Carotenoids found in carrots also support liver detoxification, by providing "antioxidant" assistance and protecting the liver and other organs/tissues from damage caused by the toxins it tries to "detoxify". - Anti-carcinogenic properties - turmeric is by far the winner here, as well as the carrots, due to their high antioxidant status, and the little black-brown seeds from the apples, which contain amygdalin - and amygdalin has been purported to have "anti-cancer" properties... - Reduce nausea and digestive discomfort - Ginger is well known as an anti-nausea food. Ginger and turmeric are both warming foods, which help to boost digestive function - Anti-allergic properties - Quercetin, found in the apples, helps to stabilise mast cells, reducing the release of histamine. Apples are also great sources of vitamin C, B vitamins and flavonoids! So much goodness in one little cup! Get your juice on! <3 Tina
15.01.2022 And here's the recipe on my blog!
14.01.2022 Just cos you may be doing a detox or eating clean, does not mean you should deprive yourself of some of lifes' simple pleasures, like my Creamy Dreamy Hot Chocolate. Here's the recipe and all the health benefits to boot! http://wp.me/p2qmn1-4L
14.01.2022 Good morning Melbourne! What an amazingly beautiful day! What better way to kick it off than with a fresh, light smoothie: 2 x Bananas, 1 cup mixed frozen berries, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup muesli! Delicious :)
14.01.2022 Water fluoridation - I am 100% against it! What is your view on this topic? Consider this... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-me/fluoride_b_2479833.html
14.01.2022 I sometimes think that there is a malign force loose in the universe that is the social equivalent of cancer, and it’s plastic. It infiltrates everything. It’s metastasis. It gets into every single pore of productive life. American Novelist, Normal Mailer. Plastic ain't so fantastic! Actually, it is a HIGHLY toxic man-made material, and should be avoided at every cost. But why is it so harmful to our health? Here are the Top 5 Reasons to avoid Plastics where possible. ... 1. Plastic compounds have been linked to the prevalence of a variety of conditions 2. No plastics are "SAFE" - BPA-free does not mean "SAFE" - it simply means there is no BPA; instead companies add BPS, a close (and equally as harmful) cousin of the now infamous BPA... 3. Toxins found in plastics actually reduce fertility by altering hormones; and researchers have found compounds in plastics to cause birth defects and developmental difficulties in children 4. Chemicals in plastics can MAKE YOU FAT - Interesting new research published in Environmental Health Perspectives Journal explains that a chemical widely used in plastics, called bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), may actually cause stem cells to become fat cells. According to one of the study’s authors, Exposure to these kinds of chemicals can reprogram your metabolism and make it more likely for you to store calories instead of passing them through. 5. Environmentally UNFRIENDLY! - What else needs to be said? So, what are some alternatives? Glass bottles, Stainless steel bottles.... Glass containers, Ceramic cookware etc In regards to kids stuff, swap regular pacifiers/BPA free pacifiers for Natural Rubber made pacifiers (Inbox me for details of brand) Kids toys? Wooden is probably best... or Organic cotton toys, Bamboo toys etc The choice is ultimately yours. Make it a wise one. For yourself, your family and the rest of the world. For a Comprehensive Naturopathic Health Assessment, be sure to message me as my appointment book is now open! Alternatively, contact Vitalchi Wellness to make a booking :) *Appointments available as of Feb 18th* Yours in Health & Inspiration, Tina xo *Information adapted from http://wakeup-world.com//five-reasons-to-avoid-plastic-co/
13.01.2022 It's been a few days since I've posted something, Easter madness they call it. Nonetheless, I still make time for myself, which for me entails creating in the kitchen. Autumn is my favourite season. The beautiful coloured leaves, the cooler weather & the primal urge for warming & nurturing foods. Tonight in Melbourne the cool & crisp air filled with the light of our waning full moon just beckoned for something warm & nourishing to be created. ... So I grabbed my juicing apples, frozen berries & a few other ingredients (honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves) and softened them on the stove (add berries just before you take off stove) for 5 or so minutes (with a touch of water & butter or coconut oil). And as I have made the choice too exclude most grains & nuts from my diet, I made up a grain, nut & gluten-free crumble :) How to make crumble: Add 1/2C coconut flour, 1 cup shredded coconut, 2-3 Tbs raw honey, 1-2 Tbs organic butter or coconut oil, 2Tsp (or more) of cinnamon. Crumble together with your finger tips, and lay on top of apple-berry mixture. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes on 180 degrees Celsius. Amazing! Enjoy with your favourite ice cream, or like me, make my Creamy Dreamy Hot Chocolate (recipe in previous posts) and either freeze and whip into icecream, or refrigerate overnight for a mousse-like consistency. Major yummyness!
11.01.2022 Best Pilates class ever! Stephanie is such an amazing instructor, making classes so fun & full of energy! We love it! Help support this amazing woman in her desire to help women and men alike reach a state of balance & harmony inside & out! <3 This Monday 25th Feb is "Bring a Friend" week - pretty much means ALL new peeps get half price off their sessions - instead of $20 you only pay $10 - uh, amazing! And whats more, all NEW members (those who purchase a 10-week membership ...card @ $150) receive a BONUS as part of their membership - $30 off an Initial Naturopathic Consultation with yours truly! And just to make it even better, EVERYONE who comes along will get a discount on an Initial Naturopathic Conultation, so if your a newbie, but not so sure about joining up for the 10-weeks (even though you totally should coz its freakin awesome) you also get a discount card! Now that's a deal that's hard to beat! When it comes to your health, combining both diet & exercise is key! This deal is brought to you by: Earths Harvest & Onyx Pilates https://www.facebook.com/onyxpilates
10.01.2022 Happy Friday beautiful beings! Let this day be a wonderful one indeed, wherever you may be, whatever situations you may face, allow yourself to see the magic that resides in each moment <3 With love, Tina <3
10.01.2022 After an amazing workout at Onyx Pilates my body wants nothing else but this refreshingly delicious smoothie <3 And I'm loving this extended Melbourne summer, as I get to stretch out my smoothie-making obsession a little longer!
09.01.2022 It seems no body wants the recipe to my Guilt-free, Gluten-Free Chocolate Pancakes... Chocolate people! Haha it's like having cake for breakfast, but actually good for you! Crazy huh?! So who wants the recipe?
09.01.2022 Good Evening lovelies! So, remember all the talk about my "up-and-coming" baking business? Well, it's finally here! Miss Baby Cakes :D Bringing you gluten-free baked goods to tantalise your taste buds! My love of baking combined with my knowledge of health & wellness has brought me to this space, where I am happy & proud to provide all of you lovely folk with the fruits of my labour <3 Website will be up and running soon with all the details of what's on offer in the Miss Baby Cakes Bakehouse, however for now, send all enquiries to the Miss Baby Cakes Facebook page via private message so we can discuss it further! <3 Looking forward to sharing my gluten-free and yummy-full baked goods with you all <3 www.facebook.com/missbabycakesbakehouse
09.01.2022 It's so lovely hearing that people are loving my page and the yummy recipes I post. Thank you all so much! As I want to give you all ideas & inspiration on things that you love, are there are particular topics you'd like more info about, any foods you'd like me to experiment with (sweet or savoury) or any other suggestions on topics etc would be great! I'm all ears honeys! <3 With love, Tina Athanas, Naturopath, Earths Harvest
08.01.2022 Crazy for Cacao! And here's why (plus it tastes amazing!) Who else has a *slight* obsession with this powerful pod?
08.01.2022 ***I just died and went to sushi heaven!!! Seriously guys, this was amazing !!! Quinoa Sushi Rolls filled with Avocado, Tuna, Carrot & Mayo with a side of Tamari soy sauce & Pickled Ginger omg unbelievable Why have I waited so long to make this! ... Such a quick & easy meal to create, you can have this for lunch, snack or dinner, and even sneak it into your kids lunch box as an uberhealthy meal! I actually cannot describe how amazing this was Want the recipe? You're in luck! I used this fantastic blog post by My New Roots as a guide for making the sushi seasoning (aka 'Tezu') as I was not going to go down the "artificial number, additive-laden, pre-made seasoning" road. And it's so easy to make! Then I just added my own fillings - tuna mixed with a tablespoon of good quality (without additives) mayonnaise and grated carrot plus half an avocado and dry-roasted sesame seeds in the sushi... The possibilities are endless... Put your creative hat on! You can add in leftover grilled chicken, beef, tofu, tempeh, any veggies you like... Wowee! Recipe for the Quinoa Sushi Rolls can be found here: http://mynewroots.org//quinoa-spring-sushi-diy-quick-pick/
07.01.2022 Evening lovelies! It has been a while! I have been busy in the kitchen creating delicious & health conscious treats for you all Something special is brewing in the kitchen, and I am so excited to announce it... But not just yet! Here's a little hint: Gluten-free baked goods... But what, when, & how will remain a secret for just a little while longer! Tell me, what would you love to see made gluten-free and I will attempt to replicate and transform it into deliciousness ! With love, Tina Oh and this is my gluten-free banana and cinnamon cake! Yum is really an understatement!
07.01.2022 I did it lovelies! <3 Available for consultations Mondays 10 am - 6 pm :) http://www.sanctuarywellness.com.au/practition/tina-athanas
07.01.2022 This is cheeky, I know. But I was begged and begged to bake something tonight by my sisters and fiancé, and I love making people happy, so I made this. Gluten-free double choc mocha cookies And then we just took it to a whole other level and made Ice-Cream Sandwiches. Yep. We did it. And we ate it. And we loved it! ... These cookies, among a myriad of other gluten-free delights, will be featuring in my up-and-coming business venture which will be announced very soon! Watch this space!
07.01.2022 Who here has made my Creamy Dreamy Hot Chocolate? I pretty much make this at least once a week! haha it is so darn tasty, creamy & decadent, that I cannot believe it is actually 'healthy'?! If you are yet to give this a whirl, I suggest you pull up your socks, and get a move on! Recipe is on my blog for those new to Earths Harvest - So come on! What are you waiting for? ;) With abundant love & blessings, Tina Athanas
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06.01.2022 Forever follow your heart & be guided by your instincts, always... do what makes you feel good inside. You truly know what you need, what path you should be walking along. If the road ahead feels strange, uncomfortable or just doesn't sit right, you have the power to change your route. Move past fear and step into your true self. You are a magnificent being, so stop waiting for life to come to you, get out there and create the life you've been waiting for. With love Tina Athanas, Naturopath, Earths Harvest
06.01.2022 Good Morning! Wow, it's been a while! And so much has happened at Earths Harvest HQ - I'm 21 weeks pregnant (yay!) to a beautiful little angel, I've been on a trip of a lifetime with my fiancé, exploring Europe & seeing family overseas & am now looking forward to grounding myself at home, building a beautiful space for our new bundle of joy coming in less than 5 months! This morning, to nourish my growing baby & me, I am eating left-over home-made chicken soup, Greek-style, aka "Avgolemono" which translates to egg & lemon. An amazingly nutritious meal, and so easy to make! Full of the goodness of gelatin, egg-protein & lemon juice, if you're under the weather this is the meal to bring you back up!
06.01.2022 So the recipe for my Home-Made Chocolate will be coming very soon! Just made a fresh batch of my healthy, antioxidant-rich, decadently delicious chocolate tonight, and planning to take it to work tomorrow for my fellow colleagues (aka taste-testers) to sample & rate hehe My friends at Vitalchi Wellness just love working alongside this chocolate freak! <3 So, here's hoping they love it, but I'm guessing they will as I licked the bowl clean! ... Love you all <3 Earths Harvest
05.01.2022 Now isn't this interesting! I love Cloves! They have been known to reduce toothaches through their analgesic (pain relieving) actions. And here is the how and why :)
05.01.2022 Perfect for a hot autumn day (you know what I mean). Make this hot Choc recipe into ice-cream either with an ice-cream maker, with Icey pole moulds, or just freeze and whiz up for healthy, decadent chocolate ice-cream. Dairy free, refined sugar free, gluten-free, & almost-vegan (sans honey). A 'kids-party-friendly' treat! Enjoy me lovelies!
04.01.2022 First attempt at homemade chocolate and wowee!!! I even surprise myself sometimes! These llittle beauties taste amazing! Full of good stuff like antioxidants, satisfying fats, immune-boosting honey and anti-stress salt, a piece (or two, or three... haha) of this chocolate will do your body a nice amount of good! Who wants the recipe?!
04.01.2022 What does "being healthy" mean to you? The term healthy has really been skewed in our modern society, but when it comes down to it, I believe healthy is not only about what we eat, but about how we are in the world, what attitude we portray to those around us, to ourselves. You cannot be a healthy person by only eating well & exercising; you must also be of healthy mind & attitude. So really, what helps your mind be in a state of health? For me, it's getting out into Nature any time I can... It really brings me back into myself, revitalises my spirit, and centres me into the Now.
04.01.2022 Who here watched the segment on ABC's Catalyst tonight on the myth (aka bullcrap) behind saturated fats & cholesterol being "bad" for your health? This is the info I tell my patients all the time! Don't be afraid of saturated fats! They do not cause heart disease - stress, high sugar diets & the massive over-consumption of highly refined vegetable oils (ie. margarine, heated veg oils etc) are the problem! For those that missed it, here it is! A must watch for anyone with so-called "high cholesterol" or family on cholesterol-lowering medication... And for everyone who is interested in their health & wellbeing :)
04.01.2022 'Afternoon pick me up' Instead of reaching for a refined-sugar-laden chocolate bar or biscuit, make yourself this smoothie, rich in antioxidants, protein, calcium & omega 3 fats! Blend:... 1-2 Bananas 1 cup frozen berries of choice - I used strawberries this time 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 1 TBSP raw honey 1 cup milk of choice Once poured in your favourite glass, stir in a tablespoon of chia seeds and garnish with some more! Optional: For extra calcium add 1 tsp tahini (sesame seed paste) Enjoy this smoothie anytime of day, freeze to make 'Ice-Cream' or pour into Popsicle moulds for a healthy 'Ice-Pop' and dip in some nuts for added crunch! Feel free to 'Like & Share' with your family and friends
04.01.2022 Amen to these two Nutritionists, Kate from Nutrition by Nature & Cassie. "When we lay aside dogma, pre-conceptions and ego and instead focus on physiology, the essentiality of sugar becomes self-evident. Natural, whole, unprocessed sugars, in the context of a balanced diet, digest easily, fuel our cells, facilitate growth and repair, and promote peak physical, mental and metabolic function day in and day out. That’s a damn fine résumé" Cass & Kate from I Didn't Quit Sugar Th...e 'Quitting Sugar' fad has really been pushed to its limits, and most people are realising the importance of sugar (a basic fuel source for the body) as part of a wholesome, balanced diet. I always recommend my clients eat an abundance of vegetables (including potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin etc which are all "high sugar" veggies), as well as fruit (all varieties!) & whole, raw, unprocessed sugars in the form of honey, maple syrup or molasses - which all contain a good dose of good ol' sugar. Heck, I use sugars all the damn time when I bake... and in my smoothies, yummy hot coco, ice-pops, home-made dark chocolate and more! The idea for health is not so much the limitation of real foods like sugars & starches, but the exclusion of the fake, processed stuff. It really is simple. Get rid of numbers, packages, processed sugars (such as high-fructose corn syrups), and even worse, artificial sweeteners, and you will be doing your body a whole lot of good! And instead, add in nutrient dense carbohydrates (vegetables & fruits), satisfying saturated fats (butter, coconut oil, ghee, cheeses), proteins (fish, meats, chicken, legumes) and a small amount of grains (whole-wheat, rice, spelt, rye etc) & pseudo-grains (quinoa, amaranth etc). Yes, I do limit most grains with clients who require detoxification & need to avoid them for certain conditions where the inclusion of grains exacerbates inflammation and the like... And yes, I myself have limited grains (key word: limited) for over 5 weeks now, while at the same time eating in abundance "sugar" from vegetables, fruits & raw, organic honey... and have never felt & looked better... However, all in all, sugar from vegetables, fruits & other sources (like honey), is not the enemy in our quest for optimal health & wellbeing - the same way saturated fats are not the Devil in disguise (Let it be said that Mr Margarine is the said Devil... more on that some other time) Again, it's all the other CRAP that our society over-indulges in - Fried-foods laden with hydrogenated-vegetable oils; Foods with shelf-lives & ingredient-lists longer than a Prehistoric Lizard's tongue; Fake sugars & highly-processed junk... and the list goes on. Be mindful of what you hear on TV, read in magazines & see on certain websites. And ALWAYS listen to your instincts. With love, Tina Athanas Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist Earths Harvest
03.01.2022 Stuck for healthy, fibre-rich and protein-filled breakfast ideas? This recipe by my friend Michelle Robson from Health Food Lover really hits the spot! I am so excited to give this a whirl tomorrow! 4 ingredients is all you need, and a little love won't go a stray. Give these Carrot & Banana "Pancakes" a go, and let us know how you enjoy them! According to Health Food Lover, these taste like carrot cake! What could be better?! <3
02.01.2022 It's so lovely coming home to a cooked meal from your loved one! Thank you baby! Pumpkin soup is exactly what this Autumn weather called for! Soul nourishing, heart singing, tummy tempting yummyness! And it tasted AMAZING! I'll have to get him to give me the recipe, and share it with all you lovely folks! A Thai inspired version, with the goodness of anti-inflammatory ginger, satisfying-fatty coconut cream & of course beta-carotene-rich pumpkin! Trying to guess what else he added, and I'm stumped! He's a great cook, and oh-so modest. Hands up who wants my gorgeous fiancé to share his Thai-inspired Pumpkin Soup recipe with us all?
02.01.2022 Strawberry loving <3
02.01.2022 So what do I get up to on Monday nights between 8pm and 9pm you ask? Well, thats a no brainer! I'm only at the BEST PILATES CLASS in Melbourne, with the ever so talented, wonderfully motivating and bountifully bubbly Stephanie from Onyx Pilates ! Let's show our support for this gorgeous lady who really loves her members, and always makes our sessions as fun as can be! Hands up who loves Pilates! ... If you're a Melbournian, and can get down to Blackburn, come down this Monday 25th Feb @ 8pm for some awesome Pilates fun! Would be lovely to meet you all there :)
02.01.2022 I'll be honest - I do love chocolate (can hardly tell, right?). And when I can sneak in a healthy dose of raw cacao into my meals, I gladly grasp onto that opportunity with two hands. These little beauties are my Gluten-free "Lovers" Chocolate Pancakes topped with my Strawberry Coconut "ice-cream" and a Blueberry compote. Almost same recipe as last week, but I added in some whey protein into these and I reckon they turned out much better!... Oh wait, I didn't post the recipe last week... Earths Harvest would LOVE some LOVE so all I ask is that you tag your friends in this post (in the comments section) and get them to Like my page :) Once we reach 500 likes, I shall gladly post this delectable chocolate pancake recipe for your eating pleasure xxxx
01.01.2022 Tomorrow from 2:30pm - 4pm I will be at The Urban Fitness Club Open Day with my fellow team from Vitalchi Wellness offering free health & wellness advice and handing out '$50 off cards' for Initial Naturopathic Consultations with yours-truly! So come on down, and grab yourself a discount card! What do you have to lose? You can also go into the running to win a range of other prizes from our clinic, including a FREE Initial consultation with me, a 1 hour massage with one of ...our massage therapists, a free Initial consultation with the lovely Megan Azer Chiropractor, and a complete body composition and health analysis with our Clinical Nutritionist! Not only that, but the crew from NOVA will be there, there'll be a DJ, and heaps more! Hope to see you there! <3 Tina <3
01.01.2022 Where are your favourite places to unwind and relax? Nature's voice speaks strongly to our intuition. Where have you been guided to lately... here may be why...
01.01.2022 I have a confession to make: I love baking. And when I do, I love using weird yet wonderful ingredients that blow people's minds and tantalise their taste buds. Today is my sisters birthday, and here is the cake I created for her special day. Who would like to make my Gluten-free Chocolate cake with Peanut butter and cream cheese frosting? 50 likes and 20 shares and I'll post the recipe!
