Tag: nutrition
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Magnesium – are you getting enough?
Magnesium is a mineral essential for over 300 enzymatic systems in the body, many of which relate to brain and nervous system function. Inadequate intake of magnesium is linked to cardiovascular disease, metabolic diseases, skeletal disorders and neurological abnormalities. Magnesium and mental wellbeing Magnesium comes up a lot when talking about muscle cramp relief, exercise…
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Intermittent Fasting – is it right for me?
Intermittent fasting is the voluntary abstinence from food for a prolonged period of time. Traditionally many cultures and religions have used fasting in their practises. Some Christians follow lent. The Muslim religion has Ramadan where fasting is observed for 29-30 days during the daylight hours. Buddhist monks and nuns following Vinaya rules commonly do not…
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GRAIN FREE VEGAN ALMOND COOKIES
Everyone loves a cookie (or two). That morning coffee indulgence, or 3pm (or even midnight) snack. These cookies are packed full of almonds. And with the added Tahini which is also rich in healthy fats, amino acids as well as essential vitamins and minerals. Tahini is packed full of all the goodness as well as…
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Moist and Decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake
This cake is the moistest most decadent chocolate cake you will ever eat. There is nothing healthy about this cake – I think if you want to have chocolate cake then you should have chocolate cake! I am replacing our family chocolate cake recipe with this one – it will be at every birthday party…
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Healthy Thai Green Curry
I NEVER want my clients eating a boring, monotonous diet. Eating the same mundane food day in and day out is only going to intensify those cravings and lead you back to square one. Life is about flavour. It’s about enjoying your meals. This Thai Green Curry recipe is a great way to spice up your…
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Plant Based Diet
What does “plant-based diet” mean? Is it the same thing as being vegetarian or vegan? What Does Following a Plant-Based Diet Mean Exactly? Some people use the term ‘plant-based diet’ as a synonym for the vegan diet. Others may use the term in a broader way that includes all vegetarian diets, and I’ve also seen…
Christine Bardajian 