Wellness Blog
Know and love your herbs – Elderberry
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a native of Europe and Western and Central Asia and its medicinal properties have been appreciated for centuries. Its flowers, berries, leaves and bark were traditionally used for treating colds, flu, nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, hay fever, wounds, eye infections, muscle pain and many other [...]
Vitamin A: What you must know about this vital nutrient
This post covers all you need to know about vitamin A, including causes of deficiency (it's quite common these days when people restrict dietary fats), best food sources, supplementation guidelines and benefits. Keep reading. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient we can't do without but it's often overlooked by both [...]
The importance of eating with the seasons
The concept of eating with the seasons stems from ancient practices, and essentially breaks down what to eat during each season to maintain an optimal level of health and prevent disease. Not that long ago, most people were aware of the best time to grow and pick various fruits and [...]
Water filters: gravity water filters for clean water and convenience
In this post I talk about the many health benefits of removing impurities from the drinking water, and gravity water filters that are a great, portable option to utilise as main purified water sources at home and work. These very effective filters don't need any special plumbing or electricity connection, [...]
Top 5 mouth-watering 5-minute breakfast recipes
As a nutritionist, I get asked by my clients all the time: “What are really nutritious breakfasts that taste and look great and take 5 minutes to prepare”. Here are my top breakfast suggestions and quick and easy breakfast recipes! My 'perfect' breakfast This is what a great and easy [...]
Top 8 reasons to love kiwi fruit
Kiwi fruit is a great tasting and highly nutritious treat! Here are the benefits of eating it on a regular basis. Kiwi fruit and sleep 2011 study on kiwi fruit and sleep: Effect of kiwifruit consumption on sleep quality in adults with sleep problems. The aim of this study was to [...]
