Vitamin B is vital for our immune system, skin, brain function, energy levels, digestion/metabolism, hormone production, cell function and blood. The prevalence of stress and alcohol are common during the holiday season. Let’s look at how both of these factors diminish our Vitamin B levels. Stress has a huge impact on our health. It is […]
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Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians aged 45+ suffer from chronic pain? More than 68% of Australians living with chronic pain are working age. Lower Back pain has been the leading cause of disabilities since 2017. Chronic pain in Australians is estimated to increase from 3.24 million (2018) to 5.23 million by 2050.
with black beans, sweet potato, quinoa, veggies and herbs Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa flakes 2 steamed purple sweet potatoes (peeled), chopped into small pieces 400 grams black beans cooked and drained (or you can use canned – salt-free is recommended) 1/4 cup spring onion, finely chopped 1.5 cups of finely chopped raw broccoli or
Prep Time 5 minutes | Servings 1 Ingredients 1/3 cup quinoa flakes 2 tablespoons black chia seeds 1 tablespoon sunflower meal ¼ teaspoon all spice ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup water or sunflower seed milk (see below recipe) or Australia’s Own pea protein milk 1 small grated green apple ¼ tablespoon of vanilla powder
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We have all experienced (either with ourselves or with partners, kids or family members) times when our digestive system plays up – such as rumbling in the tummy after we have eaten something ‘wrong’ or when we have got one of those stomach bug. Looking at this from our body’s perspective supports us to understand
Plant-based food provides an adequate source of protein for humans including athletes. There are strong beliefs, ideals, and myths that humans and athletes especially need lots of protein and this needs to come from animal sources like meat, fish, dairy, eggs and protein supplements. Many studies show that just over 10% of calories from protein
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What does it mean to be healthy today compared to the past? Most people would say health is the absence of disease. In the past this also included not having any symptoms that need to be managed by medication. Today, we often describe ourselves as being ‘healthy’ if we do not have any ill symptoms,
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Healthy bodies are generally able to resist a cold, flu, virus or parasite, but neglecting the body over time weakens the immune system. It is a neglected and hence weakened body that becomes susceptible to the pathogens we are exposed to, leaving us prone to becoming sick.In that sense, we can say that we don’t
Cold, Flu, Virus & Parasites: Supporting the Immune System Read More
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