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05 Jul

Posted at 06:28h in Drinks, Uncategorized by
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Bone broth is one of those old wives tales that has been validated by science. You grandma (or your great grandma) knew that chicken broth or chicken soup was beneficial if you were feeling sick. Chicken broth is usually made from chicken (duh) and also chicken bones… boiling them extracts minerals, collagen and gelatin to help heal and protect your gut. We now know that 70-80% of your immune system resides in your gut. SO this is why broths and chicken soup was beneficial for people feeling unwell. In western cultures we have lost these traditional methods of cooking because we...

14 Jun

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Well its been a long journey to welcoming wellness into my life. I sure did not start out in a good place, usually it take a crisis for people to realise the value of health. It took me years to find a happy balance between healthy living and living a realistic healthy life. Its taken me years to develop ways of implementing healthy living in my day to day...

07 Jun

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Your gut health orchestrates health / contributes and influences so many systems in the body. So its important to look after it or know the signs of an unhealthy gut. When we get symptoms we complain about (anxiety, acne, bloating, itchy skin) its the warning sign that something isn't right within the body. The gut is very influential to so many parts of the body and so many systems it can at times seem confusing that your gut health is controlling of these issues or symptoms. For example there is a direct connection with your gut and your brain through the...

01 Jun

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Not all gluten free flour is healthy and gut friendly. I know a few people that have celiac and had no choice to go completely gluten free for their health and there are plenty of pre packaged gluten free options these days. That’s great… BUT a lot of prepackaged gluten free products are made with unhealthy flours and ingredients so while going gluten free is a much more healthful option you need to be careful with what gluten free products and flours you consume.  A lot of packaged gluten free bread and pasta items are made with soy flour, corn (maize)...