Being well hydrated is not all about drinking water but also the foods you eat. Eating fresh, whole, raw, organic fruits and vegetables will help to keep your body hydrated and supply good levels of electrolytes. A high water content fruit or vegetable will also provide your body with water in a pure and easily [...]
I'm always searching for effective, safe and readily available sleep enhancing nutrients to test them myself as well as make effective recommendations for my clients. In my previous post I talked about how calming minerals magnesium and calcium promote more restful and uninterrupted sleep. In addition to magnesium and calcium, the other highly effective sleep [...]
Do you think that nutrition matters when it comes to good mental health? I certainly do. As a Wholistic Nutritionist and Naturopath in clinical practice for more than 10 years now, there is no doubt in my mind that poor diet leads to poor mental health outcomes, as it causes nutritional deficiencies impacting on all [...]
Importance of sleeping better Let's talk about sleep! You do it every night but most likely not enough to feel energetic, healthy and well. It’s too easy to put sleep at the bottom of your priorities as our culture encourages and even glorifies skipping sleep. (At the bottom of this article you can download my [...]
Goji berries are rightly called superfoods and the exciting news is the plants can now be grown in Australia! They are cultivated by the Glucina’s Wholesale Nursery in northern NSW and sold through Bunnings stores. Apparently goji is a plant that suits the Australian climate and can be successfully grown in our gardens. I just [...]
Protein is an essential part of every diet and is vital for good health and wellbeing. Proteins contain small building blocks called amino acids that assemble, maintain and repair all cells and body structures. For example, the immune cells and hormones are all made of proteins; bones, skin, hair and nails are mostly built of [...]
Lectins are a type of protein present in most plants, especially in legumes, beans and root vegetables. This type of protein can bind to carbohydrates and human cells such as intestinal cells, causing cellular damage. These compounds can be resistant to digestive enzymes. The best known and most problematic lectin is gluten. Plants use lectins [...]
In this post I discuss and present nutrition-based strategies to strengthen your immune system, and the steps for the prevention and/or symptom relief of the flu and viral respiratory infections. There are many helpful nutrients that are beneficial for the immune system that are talked about these days. However, in my clinical experience zinc, vitamin [...]
Gluten-free diets are on top of the list of various diets right now, and while medical professionals claim that gluten is it is safe for everyone except those who suffer from celiac disease, many other health practitioners believe gluten can be harmful to many people. Joanna Sochan at Naturimedica is the online nutritionist Australia trusts [...]
Avocados are one of the world's most perfect foods: compact, easy to get and keep, can be included in lunch boxes without spoiling and can be cut just before eating. They are a truly fantastic 21st century food for busy people from all walks of life. Avocado recipes are quick and easy to make even [...]
