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WHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW ABOUT GMO?
Posted by Naturopath . onWHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW ABOUT GMO? GMO foods are becoming a staple in our diet, yet do we really know what they are, what they do, or what foods they hide in? Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMO, refers to organisms such as vegetables, fruits, grains, plants, meat, fish, mammals,...
GO GREEN AND LEAFY
Posted by Carolyn Lees onWhy Include Greens in Your Diet? One the best things you can do for your health is include plenty of green leafy vegetables in your diet. Rich in important vitamins, minerals and health promoting antioxidants, these nutritional powerhouses are one of the most nutrient dense foods around. Consuming green...
RAW CACAO Vs. COCOA
Posted by Naturopath . onWhat’s better than a delicious warm cup of coco on a chilly day? Looks like a warm cup of raw cacao is. Unlike cocoa (coco), raw cacao is produced using unroasted cocoa beans, which are then cold-pressed. This process is believed to keep the valuable enzymes still intact within the...
GET SPROUTING
Posted by Naturopath . onEating sprouts is another great way to give your diet a nutritional edge. You can sprout any edible seeds, legumes, or grains, and even nuts. There are a wide variety of sprouts to choose from such as alfalfa, mung beans, broccoli sprouts, bean sprouts, sunflower and lentil sprouts. Sprouts are...
WHAT ARE ENERGY DRINKS DOING TO OUR KIDS?
Posted by Naturopath . onWHAT ARE ENERGY DRINKS DOING TO OUR KIDS? Energy drinks now make up 20% of beverages sold in Australia. They are being introduced to young children who believe that they will have increased energy, stamina or performance, yet no study carried out on energy drinks to date, have discovered these...