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By Michèle Wolff B.H.Sc Naturopathy, Dip. Colonics and Author of ‘Digestive Solutions’ Sugar, although natural, is highly processed and has been shown to wreak havoc in the body. It sucks minerals out of the body, disrupts insulin, and has been linked to obesity. Below are
A great healthy brown rice and quinoa patties recipe from Michele Wolff, leading nutritionalist, naturopath and nurse. Have it for lunch dinner or a party snack, this tasty meal will leave you feeling good from the inside out. Ingredients Brown rice, cooked with salt, oil and
A raw – no cook – bliss cake recipe, perfect for an energy snack for a lunch box or for a busy mum! Ingredients Crust 2 cups walnuts 2 cups almonds 8 dates Process in a food processor until smooth Lemon cream 1½ cups macadamia
By Michèle Wolff B.H.Sc Naturopathy, Dip. Colonics and Author of ‘Digestive Solutions’ With so many oils on the market, it is hard to determine the best oils to cook with and which oils we should avoid for our health. It has been well established that
By Michèle Wolff B.H.Sc Naturopathy, Dip. Colonics and Author of ‘Digestive Solutions’ Bloating is uncomfortable, painful and annoying. It can be caused by weak digestion, lack of digestive juices, parasites, fungus, food intolerances, fluid retention, small intestine bacterial overgrowth and gas. It is also a
By Michèle Wolff B.H.Sc Naturopathy, Dip. Colonics and Author of ‘Digestive Solutions’ If you can make a difference to your digestion at a young age or give your kids a healthy start then there’s a lot less unravelling to do when they are older. Below
By Michèle Wolff B.H.Sc Naturopathy, Dip. Colonics and Author of ‘Digestive Solutions’ Many people ask me what the best oil is to have as a staple in their pantry. With so many oils available, it would be simple to be able to choose only one
By Michèle Wolff B.H.Sc Naturopathy, Dip. Colonics and Author of ‘Digestive Solutions’ We’ve seen a lot written about sugar in the media lately. Should you quit it completely? Are there times when it’s good for you? Has the expert view changed on what you should
ByMichèle Wolff B.H.Sc Naturopathy, Dip. Colonics and Author of ‘Digestive Solutions’ We often joke about being addicted to coffee, but food addiction is not a joke and may be the reason for some common food cravings! While pregnancy is recognised as being responsible for some
Sprouting is growing small seeds, grain or beans like mung been seeds into little living green plants. The stored nutrient is allowed to burst through with abundant nutrition. The new growth includes the shoot, seed/grain/bean and root, jam packed with nutrition. Why sprout? • Firstly
We often joke about being addicted to coffee, but food addiction is not a joke and may be the reason for some common food cravings! While pregnancy is recognised as being responsible for some pretty unusual cravings, the reality is that food cravings are generally
As if counting calories and looking out for E-numbers wasn’t enough, the advent of ‘number diets’ gives us even more figures to think about! So, what are they, what do they do and which (if any) is right for you? 80/10/10 DIET The 80/10/10 diet
Modern lifestyles expose us to a lot of toxins, placing stress on our bodies. Read our simple digestive solutions to improve your gut health. By Michèle Wolff | NOVEMBER 19, 2013 Staying healthy can be a challenge in the modern world. Our bodies have a natural ability to
Genetically modified food is replacing one harmful way of farming with pesticides to another harmful way of farming. Genetically modified food is one of the biggest human experiments and it’s proving to be dangerous. Another reason to go organic/biodynamic is to avoid the risk of
Seaweed is highly alkalising and nutrient dense so it’s good to know how to use it, where to buy it and to start experimenting with this incredible food source. Seaweeds are high in minerals especially calcium, iron, zinc and iodine. They contain vitamin A, C
Turmeric is a root and looks a bit like ginger but its yellow or orange. It is also known as curcumin. It’s a very powerful anti-inflammatory and will help colic, wind pain, cancer, inflammatory bowel, irritable bowel, especially crohn’s, and colitis, fissures, peptic ulcers, bowel
• The nutrients are easily absorbed and assimilated. • They are great when the digestion is compromised and in the colder months ginger can be added for warmth and circulation. A little warm water can also be added. • They have high antioxidants and phytochemicals
You may have a lifestyle where you go out for dinner often or get take-away after a long day. 1 in 30 Australians have purchased pre-prepared meals at some time and it’s growing. It provides a solution for busy people and it is estimated that
1. Eat foods that are easy to digest. Eating foods that are easy to digest and combining them well puts less stress on your digestive system. If you overfill your washing machine with thick heavy fabrics it puts a strain on it and it can
Top Up Your Good Bugs Your diet and lifestyle play a major role in the balance of bacteria (or bugs) in your body. Amazingly, you are actually a ‘superorganism’ made up of hundreds of microbes living together in and on your body. Your immune system’s
