Literally meaning ‘Food of the Gods’, this amazing bean was once used as currency in Mexico, before we had paper money. It has around 621 anti-oxidants, whereas blueberries have around 22. Yep this little bean is loaded with agents that fight oxidative stress – what makes us sick and age. It’s also one of the […]
Plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables and their juices, whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, and cacao/chocolate are the best sources. Antioxidants are also found in meat, seafood and dairy. Antioxidant-rich foods are also high in fiber, low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and good sources of vitamins and minerals. Next up – 6. […]
Yellow foods are high in antioxidants like vitamin C, which keeps our teeth and gums healthy, helps to heal cuts, improves the mucus membranes (s in when we have a cold or sinus), helps to absorb iron, prevents inflammation, improves circulation, and therefore prevents heart disease, and is wonderful for our liver. (click image to […]
B6 seems to be in so many supplements now. It’s needed for proper dreaming, digestion, hormones, mood and so many other things. Why are so many of deficient in this B vitamin and how do we get out levels up? A mild deficiency of vitamin B6 is common in Australia, and without sufficient levels […]
Any vegetarian will tell you how often they’re asked where they get their iron. In fact it used to be my most frequently asked question. Until very recently most of us believed to get enough from our diet we needed to eat meat, and if we were anaemic – it needed to be increased. There […]
Many people may assume that the calcium that we absorb comes from dairy alone, but this is not the case. Below are dairy-free, plant-based products that are packed with Calcium!
Adults require 1,000 mg per day – preferably through diet – and this increases to 1,300 mg per day in women over 50 and men over 70. Hopefully we’re getting enough calcium from food, but if not then your body will use your bones as a bank, borrowing the calcium it needs today from the […]
January 2015 I’m so often asked my opinion on the different diets around today. Which one is BEST! I hesitate to comment on this, as there is rarely a more contentious or personal issue that pushes people buttons. It’s akin to discussing politics, planned parent hood, boat people, controlled crying versus attachment parenting, vaccinations, […]
Millet is so nutritious, and is considered to be one of the most digestible and non-allergenic grains available. It has a sweet nutty flavor and is one of the few grains that is alkalizing to the body. It’s also sustainable, and cheap. I love it! 1. Millet is alkaline and easy to digest 2. Millet […]
