by Joanne Parker | Sep 13, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Recipes, Wellness
Let’s finally put an end to the debate of raw vs. cooked. Of course, in the grand scheme of a well-balanced, nutrient-dense, varied, whole foods diet, the cooked vs. raw debate isn’t that critical for most people. Where this can become a consideration is...
by Joanne Parker | Sep 6, 2017 | Gut health, healthy eating, Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized, Wellness
Serves 6 2 cans full-fat coconut milk 2 probiotic capsules, Open the probiotic capsules and empty contents into a blender. Blend with coconut milk. Transfer to a sanitised glass jar (make sure it’s not still hot – you don’t want those probiotics to...
by Joanne Parker | Sep 6, 2017 | General Health, Gut health, healthy eating, Metabolism, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Wellness
Yes, I’m serious! (And don’t you sometimes wonder anyway?) You already know that your poop can reflect your physical, and sometimes even emotional, health. You may get constipation or have diarrhoea when you eat something that...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 23, 2017 | General Health, mindfulness, Sleep, Stress, Thrive, Uncategorized, Wellness
STRESS!!! Its causes are absolutely everywhere. Would you agree? Our natural “fight or flight” stress response can sometimes go a little overboard. It’s supposed to help us escape injury or death in an emergency and then return to normal after we’ve fought or...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 8, 2017 | General Health, healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Wellness
Our digestive systems are the unsung workaholics of our bodies, toiling around the clock to break down and absorb nutrients from the food and fluids we consume. Within this ongoing cycle, our large intestine – often referred to as our gut – is the office hero. Though...
by Joanne Parker | Aug 2, 2017 | healthy eating, Nourish, Nutrition, Recipes, weight loss, Wellness
If the colder weather has you thinking non-stop about food, why not focus on the seasonal foods that are actually good for you, instead of reaching for unhealthy choices? Below, Jean Hailes naturopath Sandra Villella talks about her tips and winter-food winners,...