Caffeine. Yes or No? Recently, independent scientific research has linked a number of coffee’s compounds, including caffeine, to a series of benefits. Caffeine boosts the release of adrenaline, making the heart beat faster, sending more blood to your muscles and getting your liver to release sugar into the bloodstream for energy. So far so good. […]
Matcha Tea provides an energy boost without the coffee crash headache. Matcha literally means ‘powdered tea’ – a form of green tea that is usually grown in Japan. With Matcha you consume the entire chlorophyll-rich leaves that have been handpicked, steamed, dried and ground into a fine green powder. As opposed to traditional (green) tea […]
If you aren’t getting enough sleep – your hormones will suffer and you’ll have a vicious cycle of food cravings and an increased appetite. (See earlier posts for recommended hours of sleep.) During sleep, leptin (the chemical that tells your brain when you’re full) levels increase, telling your brain you have plenty of energy for […]
This is a good habit to get into, especially if you’re chronically (long term) tired and your evening sleep isn’t helping you get on top of your fatigue. Try to put the guilt to one side and realise you actually really NEED to nap to get back to somewhere near your old energy levels
Cabbage has been proven to have anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties. The properties of cabbage are increased once it has been fermented. (Eg. sauerkraut and other fermented veg’.) Cabbage has been found to combat H. Pylori bacteria, which has been identified as a major cause of stomach ulcers. It’s now recommend for any gut, liver, […]
Podcast: #036: Empower Your Life Through Food – Janella Purcell ‘Nutrition is, fortunately, very simple and I’ve reached out to an Australian TV legend (who is also a naturopath and nutritionist) Janella Purcell – (former) co-host of Good Chef, Bad Chef and author of ‘Janella’s Wholefoods Kitchen’ – to teach us how to empower our […]
These foods are just so good for our digestion, easy, cheap and quick to make that it makes no sense not to include them in your diet. Before we started canning food our Foremothers were fermenting fruits and veggies in salt water and spices then leaving them to see out the winter in the cellar or a […]
AVOCADOS are considered an anti-estrogenic food, which means they contain plant sterols that block estrogen receptors on cells and reduce estrogen absorption in your body. High levels of estrogen have been linked to weight gain, Endo’ and some cancers. Avocados can promote weight loss by balancing hormone levels despite the fact they are high in […]
It is important to feed your body the right nutrients, especially when it’s tired and run down, with no reserve. 1. Cut out white sugar and flour: They both need more insulin for the body to break them down, making extra work for the adrenal glands. 2. Cut out caffeine, alcohol and energy drinks: Any […]
GRAINS – most are pretty difficult to digest properly especially the refined kind. There are a few reasons for this but one reason is the LECTINS they contain, and they’re in wheat, rice, spelt and soy as well. In small amounts they seem to be ok for some of us but once they become a […]
