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I've never been much into smoothies, and have always preferred eating food whole. However, having a fresh smoothie for breakfast in the morning can be an easy and refreshing way to give your body a boost of nutrients. And so, I went on a morning smoothie journey, trying all kinds of mixes. What fun! After some experimenting, here are 6 of my favourite easy smoothie recipes. Try one or more...
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Sauerkraut, like other fermented foods, is great for gut health. And so, recently I decided to try and make my own at home. What fun! I thoroughly enjoyed the experimental process and found eating it freshly homemade so rewarding compared to store-bought. Sauerkraut is easy to make, highly nutritious, and can be enjoyed in many different ways, making it a great recipe to keep in your toolbox. I hope this post...
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Are you interested in learning more about gut health? It's a fascinating topic, and an important one to read up on if you want to improve your overall health. As many experts say, your gut is your pathway to health...
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I regularly search online for new simple and healthy recipes to try at home. While I've found many that I've tried, enjoyed, and added to me extensive recipe list, there a few that have become my favourite go-to recipes for any day of the week. Here are a few of my favourite tasty recipes for lunch or dinner - Try one or more out and let me know if any make...
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Do you suffer from brain fog, lack of focus or memory problems? Whatever your mind challenges may be, remember that food is medicine. And by eating a variety of whole nutritious foods, you have the power to protect and support your brain health right into your old age. While many factors affect our brain health and mental state, eating quality food is an important first step. Below is a visual...
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Have you been eating quinoa for a while, or not really sure what on earth it is? Regardless of your familiarity with quinoa, know that it's packed with nutrients! It's also a wonderful substitute for better-known grains like rice, giving you the chance to mix things up a bit. Whether this will be your first time making quinoa or if you're a seasoned quinoa-maker, here's a simple and nutritious breakfast recipe...
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Are you looking to maintain or improve your eye health naturally? One way to do this is through your diet. Our eyes need a variety of essential nutrients to function optimally, and by giving them what they need, we can support and protect them. There are so many wonderful natural foods that are jam-packed with these essential nutrients, all you need to do is start eating more of them! Here are...
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Are you trying to lose some excess weight? Have you been trying for a while and just not seeming to get anywhere? This is something so many people struggle with, and it's not fun. We are also all different with unique bio needs, so there isn't one formula that works for everyone. That said, in my personal experience, by reframing my mind and shifting focus from losing weight to being...
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Are you feeling a little run down, or simply looking for a quick boost? A good place to start is with the food you eat, as that's what'll nourish you from the inside and help you feel better. Green leafy vegetables, in particular, are nutrition powerhouses, so look at ways to incorporate more of them into your diet. A quick and easy way to get a nutrient boost is simply...
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A diet was originally thought of simply as habitual nourishment and a way of life. But since William Banting invented the low-carb diet of 1863, over time, dieting has become synonymous with restrictive eating to lose weight. The meaning of the word has been lost, and with the media sending us all kinds of mixed messages and 100s of diets to choose from, it's left many confused and disconnected from the...
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