Wellness Blog
Eat this – Grapes
Grapes have been known for their medicinal and nutritional value for thousand of years. There are many health benefits of eating grapes verified by scientific studies as well as clinical results. Grapes are not only a great food but also have very potent active ingredients such as resveratrol, grape seed [...]
GAPS diet: what is it, how and when to apply it
What is GAPS diet? Various digestive disorders are becoming very common across all age groups these days. This area has been of particular clinical interest in my natural medicine practice for many years, and I found the GAPS diet protocol to be a very effective and safe method of dealing [...]
Antioxidants explained: what are antioxidants plus a list of best sources
What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are compounds in foods that search for and neutralise free radicals produced by the ever present process of oxidation in the human body. Therefore, antioxidants are vital for prevention of some of the damage caused by free radicals. Oxidation, a natural chemical process happening all the [...]
Cooked vs raw vegetables: 3 veggies that are more nutritious when cooked
There is a lot of talk about benefits of raw foods these days, and rightly so. However, let’s not forget that a number of cooked foods, especially vegetables, are also very nutritious and good for us and, in many cases, trump the raw varieties in health benefits. Cooked vs raw [...]
Sage and rosemary honey: benefits plus recipe
Sage, rosemary and honey are a potent healing combination as they are antimicrobial, natural disinfectants, have antioxidant properties and reinvigorate both the body and mind. Raw honey, that has not been pasteurised (heated) or filtered, contains an abundance of vitamins, minerals and live enzymes and it has been a powerful [...]
Healing bone broth recipes
Bone broths have been staple foods in the traditional diets of most cultures all over the world for centuries. They are both – a valuable food and great food-based medicine as well. They are essential for gaining and maintaining good gut health. Broths are nutrient-dense, easy to digest and have [...]
