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19.01.2022 Hands up who craves salty chips or nuts? Or is it chocolate? (Ok, a lot of us occasionally). I believe that if your body is craving something it should be satisfied - within reasonable limits, of course . Continual cravings however are sometimes the bodies way of letting us know that something is missing or not quite right. ... Here are some common food cravings and what they could mean: CHOCOLATE -MAGNESIUM deficiency (chocolate is made from cacao, which is high in magnesium). -Low Serotonin Magnesium rich foods (apart from chocolate): Nuts, pumpkin seeds, leafy green vegetables. SALTY FOOD - salted nuts, chips -Adrenal fatigue (hormonal deficiencies increase SODIUM secretion) -Excessive exercise (lost in sweat) Best salt choices: Pink Himalayan or Celtic salt. SWEETS - biscuits, lollies, cake -Low CHROMIUM (chromium influencesglucose control and reduces cravings) -Adrenal fatigue -Unhealthy gut bacteria (bad bacteria thrive on sugar and can influence your tastebud preferences) Chromium rich foods: broccoli, brown rice, whole grains CARBS - Pasta, bread -TRYPTOPHAN deficiency (our precursor to Serotonin, our happy hormone) -B VITAMINS deficiency Tryptophan rich foods: oats, yoghurt, eggs, turkey. Nutritionists have several tools to help determine what your body is saying to you as well as many applications (aside from just dietary upgrades) to assist you in addressing symptoms and bringing the body back to homeostasis (physiological harmony) . See more
16.01.2022 Dogs for companionship - and health This is my gorgeous girl Bella. Just being around her brings a smile to my face and makes my heart feel full . The connection between human and canine is such a powerful one and the benefits on our health are real!... Oxytocin the love hormone may be the reason that dogs can be used as natural antidepressants in the lives of humans. When Oxytocin is released it facilitates social and emotional bonding. This hormone is probably most well known for its role in signaling contractions at the onset of childbirth as well as promoting lactation once the baby has arrived. This is powerful stuff! Dogs also enhance parasympathetic nervous system activation, the arm of the nervous system which helps in reducing stress. Engaging in more physical activity is also an added benefit provided to dog owners. Our beautiful 4 legged friends can alter our mood with a wag of their tail and that gaze of unconditional love while the constant companionship they provide is a lifeline for many, especially those who are lonely or elderly. Side note: Bella and I are almost exactly the same age right now. I did notice a few grey hairs sprouting on her snout quite recently. It happens to us all I guess! See more
14.01.2022 CHILDHOOD NUTRITION Getting kids to eat healthy can be challenging to say the least and it sometimes seems their tastes change from day.. to minute! * Important - The way your child eats (or doesn't) isn't a gauge of how good (or not) you are at being a parent.... The key is consistency. I know it's easier said than done but keep at it and unless they are showing signs of extreme weight loss or malnutrition and/or fatigue they will be fine if they don't eat all their lunch or dinner. 1. Make 1 meal. - This allows children to understand that everybody eats the same thing. If they get served what they want and only what they like to eat, the menu and nutritional value of food becomes very narrow. 2. Mix it up. - Or mash it up, or serve it raw, or stir fried... you get the picture. Sometimes kids don't like cooked tomatoes but will eat them raw. Try preparing it a different way as taste and texture can change quite significantly from food to food. 3. Buy and prepare what you want them to eat. - This can be hard when shopping as the 'I want this', 'can I have that' cry from a child in a trolley is easy to succumb to. If its not in the pantry or fridge the temptation is not there. If you need, shop online or try to keep the kids at home while shopping for food. 4. Include foods you know they don't like. - Keep putting it on their plate if it's something the family eats regularly. Put other food items on there too that you know they like and eventually they may just give it another go. 5. If at first you don't succeed. - Serve it again and again. After a number of attempts, leave it for a few weeks. Try again and again. Never discount a food based on a couple of rejections. Tastes and attitudes can change significantly in the childhood years. 6. Treats/dessert (bribery!) - I believe in rewards. If it’s something your child has at least attempted to eat, a little incentive goes a long way. Now I’m not talking chocolate ice-cream (which is ok very occasionally!?) but something you know they will enjoy while understanding why they are being ‘treated’. It doesn’t even need to be food! Good luck and keep at it .
14.01.2022 Exercise is not the enemy! (And neither is food for this matter). Physical activity: Doesn’t have to be strenuous.... Shouldn’t be something you despise. Shouldn’t have to align with a stringent and restrictive amount of dietary calories/kilojoules. It should be something you enjoy. It can be a walk in the park or swimming a few laps. And you can do it on a nutritious and satisfying diet (plus ‘treats’ now and then), without the guilt! Walking , bike riding , gentle yoga or swimming are all great if you’re not interested in running a marathon! Aim for: - Some form of activity 4 times a week. - MaintainIng the intensity for at least 30minutes. FindIng friends or meeting new friends to exercise with is also a great way to keep it enjoyable and sustainable. See more
06.01.2022 Tuesday’s...things we can do any day to start it off right . Rise Early - to enjoy a few moments of you time. Exercise - to sort your thoughts and feel physically and mentally strong for the rest of the day.... Fuel correctly - to nourish and give back to your body. X See more
04.01.2022 FALAFEL BALLS I almost forgot how tasty, clean and nourishing Falafels Balls were until I remembered I had this great recipe ! YOU WILL NEED - About 2 cups DRIED chickpeas (cannot use canned)... - 3 finely chopped spring onion/shallots - 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed - 1/4 cup chopped parsley - 1 1/2 tbsps flour of choice - 2 tsps cumin - 1 tsp coriander - 1 1/2 tsps salt - 1/2 tsp pepper Soak chick peas overnight in water (or up to 7-8 hours), drain. Blend all ingredients to a chunky paste - similar to pesto consistently. Roll into balls. Fry in light olive or coconut oil for just a few minutes until lightly browned. (Yes, they must be fried and at least half covered in the oil) for best results. Serve with tzatziki, a hot chilli sauce and Lebanese bread .
