Sarah-Jane Purnell Naturopath & Nutritionist in Bentleigh East, Victoria | Nutritionist

Sarah-Jane Purnell Naturopath & Nutritionist

Locality: Bentleigh East, Victoria

Phone: +61 402 910 172

Address: Chesterville Rd 3165 Bentleigh East, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.sarahjanepurnell.com.au

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25.01.2022 Thank you Clare from Unwind Myotherapy! We often forget we have a choice x

25.01.2022 Fresh juice! I've recently been inspired by a friend completing a juice fast so thought I'd dust off the juicer and get back into it. After a week of starting my morning with a fresh juice I feel so much more energetic, mentally focused and my skin is definitely thanking me too. I've been using mostly vegetables and occasionally apples or pears to sweeten things up. I also love adding ginger and lemon for a zing! This combination is pear, carrot, ginger, cucumber, celery and lemon x SJP

25.01.2022 Do you forget to breathe? I know I do! This is a great article for those of us who run around all day in adrenaline mode. Slow down and take a read to learn how to breathe properly. It's all about the diaphragm x SJP

24.01.2022 I see this nearly every time I grab something from the fruit bowl anyone else?! #toddlersnack #grazingallday #justabitethenchangemymindmum #healthykids #naturopath

24.01.2022 It's been a while since posting. I'm taking some time today to slow down and enjoy snuggles while Evie is in daycare. I'm also starting to get back into work mode which means reconnecting to the world a bit more! Thanks to all my friends and clients who have been so understanding while I've been in the baby bubble. #fourthtrimester #gettingbackintotheswingofthings #naturopath

24.01.2022 Cheers! #sundayfunday #oppositesattract

24.01.2022 Tomato harvest time with my little gardener! My grandparents always grew their own tomatoes and I remember the taste being so different compared to the ones mum bought at the shops. Love teaching Evie about where her food comes from x SJP

23.01.2022 Melbourne you're freezing!! My easy quick tips for staying well and warm during these dark cold days: * Drink ginger tea - it's a warming circulatory stimulant and great for the immune system. Make it strong using fresh ginger root and add a dash of honey if you like. * Take Vitamin C - it seems like everyone around me is sneezing and coughing. Taking vitamin C boosts your natural immune defences. About 1000mg day should do it. If you feel like you might be coming down with s...omething boost your intake to 3000mg daily in divided doses. More tips to come soon! What are you doing to stay warm? x SJP

23.01.2022 S.L.O.W - Seasonal, Local, Organic (when possible!), Wholefood. With all this stress about frozen berries it's got me thinking about how I am doing living by the SLOW food ideal. Everyone I speak to about these frozen berries had no idea they came from countries so far away and with poor food safety regulations. I get it, life gets busy and ducking to the supermarket an hour before dinner is often the way I've been getting food on the table recently. Convenience (like frozen... berries and other frozen food) works to keep food prep quick and who has time to read food labels these days? Here are some tips I've been trying to implement to get back to simple real nourishing food without spending hours at the shops/markets/ and spending a small fortune on the groceries each week... Seasonal - I order a weekly box of organic fruit and vege and I get what I'm given based on what is in season. Search for co-ops or stores in your area who provide this service. Saves me time running to the store too. Local - Luckily the place I order from knows all the farms where the food comes from. You get emails every week with updates from the farmers which I love reading and makes me feel good to support these people. We've also been getting into our vegie garden and growing our own food and we have chooks who give us beautiful eggs everyday. Organic - It's expensive. I know. Buying in season really helps with the cost. Look for local co-ops in your area. I don't always eat organic for sure but do my best to source sustainable food. Wholefood - Buy less packaged food. The less processed the better. x SJP

22.01.2022 Eating like a rainbow. Evie is really into her colours at the moment and being such a fussy eater I am finding a great way to get her to try new foods is to ask her to choose a red, purple, orange, yellow and green fruit or vegetable each day. My independent toddler gets choice and I know she is getting a good cross section of nutrition in! Same goes for us all. When is the last time you considered how many colours you eat each day? Give it a go. Try having 5 various coloured fruit or vegetables. Simple and so good for you!

20.01.2022 I love this quote. Many of my clients will relate to the need to shift your mind and habits in order to generate healing that lasts in the body.

20.01.2022 Yes sending love to all my friends! It feels so good to be able to raise my girls in a country where all love is equal #lovewins

19.01.2022 Chocolate muffins with mousse frosting. Here is the recipe! I also baked some banana oat cookies yesterday :) 1/4 cup cacao powder (I use Loving Earth brand you could also use good quality cocoa)... 1/4 cup coconut flour yes just ! 1 1/2 teaspoons gluten free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of sea salt 4 free range/organic eggs 2 tablespoons rice malt syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup melted coconut oil/butter (You could also use macadamia oil) Combine all the dry ingredients and then add the wet ones. Stir well until smooth. Spoon into 6 lined muffin tins. Bake at 160 C for 25mins. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in tin before removing. For the frosting: Blend 1 ripe avocado, 2 tablespoons rice malt syrup, 2 tablespoons cacao powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla and a pinch of salt. Blend until really smooth then frost cakes once they are cool. Enjoy! This recipe is adapted from Teresa Cutter's Naked Chocolate Cake recipe.

17.01.2022 Healthy Anzac biscuits. Just added ingredients to shopping list so I can make a big batch tomorrow. Teresa Cutter does fantastic healthy recipes alternating ingredients to match everyone's dietary needs. Look at version 2 for gluten free. http://www.thehealthychef.com/2013/04/anzac-biscuits/

15.01.2022 Fantastic research confirming the value of Naturopathic care alongside mainstream medical treatment. Do you know someone who would benefit from seeing a Naturopath?

15.01.2022 Happy Valentines! Catching up on Pancake Tuesday and adding a little extra love to our buckwheat pancake brekkie. I hope everyone's hearts feel peaceful and content today #sendinglove #healthyandhappy #naturopath #valentinesbreakfast

13.01.2022 Happy New Year to all of my clients. First day back in clinic today but only 2 weeks before maternity leave. Busy but enjoying getting everyone on a healthy track for 2016!

13.01.2022 A simply great idea!

12.01.2022 Hello everyone! Welcome 2017! I feel a sense of energy and purpose as I rev up for this year. What a rollercoaster these past 12 months have been. Alannah turned 1 last week. I feel like I am finally in the light at the end of the baby tunnel! Emerging with a few more wrinkles, many more grey hairs but a newfound conviction for sharing the importance of health and wellbeing. I am planning some fresh starts for my own health, my family and also my business so please stay tuned. Thank you for your loyalty and continued support. Sending love x SJP

12.01.2022 Immune Boosting Chicken Broth I've been feeling a little under the weather for the past few days. Last night I decided to give myself a boost with this chicken broth recipe. After 2 servings I feel so much better so wanted to share with you all. Food as Medicine! x SJP Ingredients: * 1 whole organic chicken cut into 4 parts ... * 8 to 10 cloves garlic roughly chopped * 2 tablespoons grated ginger * 3 tablespoons of fresh thyme plus sage * 1 red onion chopped roughly * a few lemon zest slices * Fresh chilli to taste * 1 tablespoon himalyan salt * Lemon juice to taste Combine all ingredients except lemon juice in large pot and cover with water. Simmer low and slow for about 2-3 hours. Skim top occasionally. Remove chicken and seperate meat from bones. Strain rest of liquid. Drink liquid with a squeeze of lemon juice or use as a base for other soup recipe.

11.01.2022 Potato harvest day! Swipe to see how many grow in this 50cm wide tower. Very easy to grow and they really taste amazing. #growyourownfood #thankstomylove #veggiegarden #naturopath

11.01.2022 Was great to speak to the positive team at Crossfit Carnegie about Eating for Energy and Performance. Thanks for having me and I look forward to seeing you all soon!

10.01.2022 Back in clinic today after 2 weeks of rushing to Sydney to be with a very unwell family member. After spending most of this time in the hospital system it has given me a new appreciation for my role as a naturopath. We are often termed complimentary health practitioners and I feel this to be so true today. I see that giving my clients space and time to share their whole health story is powerful both emotionally and physically. I see that focusing on diet and lifestyle and set...ting goals empowers my clients to work through their health challenges with more confidence and motivation. I see that I hold the position to work on disease prevention. I say this with the utmost respect to the amazing doctors and nurses I met and who do incredible work. Integrative medicine is so important. #happytobehome #naturopathy #wholehealth #evidencebasedcare #preventativemedicine See more

10.01.2022 Weekly shop at the farmers markets on the weekend. We are so lucky to have access to such fresh seasonal food! Do you eat in season? Sticking to seasonal fruit and vegetables is cheaper (even organic can be cheaper), generally has more nutrients as it hasn't been kept in cold storage for months and best of all tastes better. Eating like this throughout the year ensures variety and optimal nutrition x SJP

09.01.2022 This is a great little article on the difference between Magnesium salts & Epsom salts. I've been recommending these a lot in the past few weeks especially as many of my clients are are on health rejuvination plans and need some extra magnesium after the festive/silly season x SJP

08.01.2022 These look fantastic! I'm always steering clients away from the usually high starch white rice filled ones. I'll try them soon and let you know how they go x SJP

08.01.2022 For all my sleep deprived clients, this information is for you Metagenics have recently released a new sleeping formula that I am getting great clinical and personal results with. When I don't sleep well I know that I'll struggle with anxiety & brain fog the following day. This has been a connection I've noticed since having my girls. There are some great sleep hygiene tips here too. If you'd like more support with your sleep, let me know. I'd love to help.

07.01.2022 Made these sugar free chocolate muffins today for a morning tea with friends. Just saw that it is World Chocolate Day today so thought I'd share. Made with cacao and coconut flour plus avocado chocolate mousse for the frosting. These were both delicious and nutritious x SJP

06.01.2022 Happy New Year everybody! And what better way to get 2016 started than with a DETOX!!! Qualified nutritionists, Sarah-Jane Purnell Naturopath & Nutritionist an...d her colleague Erin Quint are going to lead us through a six week individualised detox program, encompassing an initial private assessment consult to personalise your program, followed by 5 weekly small group sessions to keep you informed and on-track. Starting Tuesday 12 January 2016, so make sure you are on the fast train to health and wellness this year! See more

05.01.2022 Midweek dinner inspiration! Thanks to Teresa Cutter. I love the use of anti-inflammatory and warming herbs & spices x SJP

04.01.2022 Just got sent a photo from a client who I am going to now call 'Super client!' She has transformed her pantry to be full of high nutrient functional foods plus I love that she is mostly storing her food in glass NOT plastic! Makes me happy x SJP

04.01.2022 My super client strikes again! Just sent me this picture of her brekkie. What a gorgeous looking combination of poached eggs, hummus, Egyptian dukka and parsley! Proving you don't need toast or bacon to complete your eggs x SJP

04.01.2022 Broad beans have arrived and saved the day as a last minute green addition to girls dinner. Quick steam with the carrot to pop them out of their pods! #seriouslygottogettotheshops #lovemyveggiegarden #gottagetyourgreensin #healthykids #naturopath

04.01.2022 Noticing memory loss? Have a family history of Alzheimers or dementia? New research suggests that elevated homocysteine levels should be investigated and that B-vitamins, in particular B6, B9 and B12 can play a protective role in prevention or improvement in symptoms. SJP

02.01.2022 Are you getting enough omega 3's in your diet? It is recommended we consume oily fish at least 2 or 3 times per week. If you need some recipe inspiration try this easy salmon and Veggie stir fry! Ingredients: (Serves 2) ... 250g salmon fillet 1 carrot 1 red capsicum 1 zucchini 1/2 red onion 1 tablespoon ginger grated 1 garlic clove 1 small red chilli Few tablespoons of tamari soy sauce Basil or coriander to garnish Stir fry salmon in a small amount of oil until just cooked or slightly under. Remove from pain. Fry garlic, ginger and chilli for 2 mins then add vegetables. Stir fry for another 4 mins then return salmon to pan. Add soy sauce and herbs to taste. Serve with rice, quinoa or cauliflower mash. Enjoy!

01.01.2022 This is the story of One Giant Zucchini told through pics! The story doesn't finish because we've still got half of it left. Think it might be time to buy a spiralizer to make some #zoodles ?! #veggietales #bigharvest #veggiegarden #zucchinichipsfordays #everythinggoesinafrittata #naturopath #growyourownfood

01.01.2022 Spending some time refreshing and updating my probiotic knowledge today in between clients. Thought I'd share a some info that I get asked very often. #guthealth #probiotics #naturopath #evidencebased #goodhealthstartsinthegut