BLUEBERRY BRAN MUFFINS Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Line 10 hole muffin tin with muffin cases. INGREDIENTS - always use organic where possible 150g plain flour 100g wholemeal self raising flour 1 tbsp oatbran 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarbonate soda Pinch of salt 50g demerara sugar 1 tbsp clear honey 1 [...]
After having a beautiful morning at the beach, my Sunday afternoon usually comprises of 2-3 hours making a menu, shopping and food prep for the week. You may be thinking “get a life”, but I actually really enjoy this time in the kitchen, knowing that my family will be eating well for the week. So [...]
With more than 2000 new chemicals being produced every year, infiltrating our soil, air, water and food supply; exposure to toxicity is an unfortunate yet unavoidable fact of modern life. A “toxin” refers to any substance that has the potential to interfere with cellular function and both our short term and long term health. Our [...]
VITAMIN D Vitamin D is synthesized by the action of sunlight on our skin. Although it is important for us to be protected from the Australian sun, 10 minutes of morning sun on your face, hands and arms is an optimal time to get your dose! Food sources include Fish liver oils – cod, herring, [...]
Why do we naturopaths go on about eating Dark leafy greens?? FOLATE Dark Leafy greens are good source of folate, which plays a key role in DNA synthesis – So what I hear you say? Adequate folate may reduce risk of: Alzheimer’s Disease and impaired cognitive function Stroke Depression and psychiatric disorders Colon cancer Breast [...]
The problem with having suboptimal iron levels left unmanaged, is the development of iron deficiency anaemia. This impairs red blood cell development and reduces the delivery of oxygen to the cells of the body. Symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, pallor and shortness of breath. Additionally low iron effects cellular energy production, hormone production and detoxification [...]
Let's face it, being constipated is uncomfortable and down-right frustrating with wind pain, bloating and abdominal pain, but are you aware of the other implications this can have on your health and well being? Constipation means toxins remaining in your body longer, also altering our good bacteria. This can manifest with problem skin, allergies, altered [...]
It's an epidemic side effect of our busy, switched on, ambitious lives to feel like we're running on empty. Chronic burnout is one of the most common problems we see with our clients at New Image. And often we're so stressed we accept that foggy, fatigued state as normal. It's not ok to [...]
Saturated fat was demonised because it apparently raised cholesterol, leading to heart disease. Finally the research is showing that this is not the case. Research in the past has shown high cholesterol can decrease with the consumption of almost any fat, including saturated fat, and low cholesterol can increase with the consumption of most fats [...]
